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New Graduate Pathway
Applications Open for 2027!
Registrations for our 2027 Rocky Bay Allied Health Graduate Pathway are now open. We are accepting applications from 4th-year Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, and Speech Pathologists.
You can join our exclusive 12 month graduate program & work towards a rewarding and long-term career with one of Western Australia’s leading Disability Support Service providers.
Want to know more about our Graduate Program?
There has never been a more exciting time to join Rocky Bay!
- Work with a multi-disciplinary team in a dynamic, diverse and inclusive workplace
- Receive guidance within a well-organised framework, designed specifically for our allied health graduates
- You will be provided with regular feedback delivered in both a formal and informal setting
- Opportunity for peer coaching and support with other new graduates and therapists
- Regular access to Clinical Manager and Advanced Clinician supervision
- Opportunities for career advancement and promotions
Introducing Graduate Connect at Rocky Bay
Starting your first role can feel like a big step, so we support you from the moment your application is successful through to your first day and beyond.
Graduate Connect at Rocky Bay is a tailored pathway designed to help you feel confident, prepared and connected before you begin.
Through Graduate Connect, you will be supported by dedicated Graduate Coordinators and:
- Form early connections with your future team and the wider Rocky Bay community
- Access selected training and get familiar with our clinical frameworks
- Get to know your graduate cohort and build strong peer connections
- Gain a clear understanding of your role, learning pathways and support structures
- Experience Rocky Bay’s values in action through our culture and commitment to high-quality care
- Stay in touch while you complete your studies and registration requirements
- By the time your first day arrives, you’ll already feel connected, supported and ready to get started.
Over 120 Hours of structured learning, support, and more
- A competitive salary, salary packaging, leaving loading at 17.5% and super of 12%
- A wide range of employee benefits and health and wellness programs including 8% HBF Health discounts, Ultra Tune car servicing discounts and Commonwealth Bank.
- Fitstop Gym discounted membership
- Six weeks paid parental leave
- Flexible work arrangements, with the choice of numerous hubs to work from
- Referrer program, bring a friend on-board and be rewarded with $2000!*
- Access to fleet cars for work related travel
- Internal professional development opportunities all year round as Rocky Bay is an RTO, including support with NDIS and clinical development
- Access internal PD and clinical mentoring
- Access to our Purchased Leave Program to increase annual leave up to 6 weeks each year
- Free flu vaccinations
- TELUS Health counselling session and access to wellness programs
- Star & loyalty awards - Rocky Bay Star Awards provide an opportunity to show appreciation and recognise excellent performance and achievements of staff
Our Graduate Coordinators Ashley and Ashleigh are happy to answer any questions you may have. Please contact Ashley here or Ashleigh here If you have Recruitment questions, please contact recruitment@rockybay.org.au
More details
- A 12-month program including one full day and 4 half day new graduate training sessions designed to support and develop early career skills.
- Opportunity to meet and network with new graduates, therapists and other Rocky Bay departments.
- Access to two new graduate coordinators for alternating individual, hub and discipline-based supervision (1 per month).
- Access to Clinical Operations Manager (COM), Advanced Clinician (AC) and Clinical Advisor (CA) supervision as new graduates’ transition to a clinician in their chosen profession.
66% is a full-time employee’s targets (5 hours per day), for part time employees this will be reduced pro rata depending on part time hours worked (e.g. 4 days work would be 20 hours per week).
New graduates expected to gradually meet their KPI’s over the first 3 months and are supported to meet their KPI’s thereafter.
We have policies and procedures in place along with:
- Billable targets
- Clinical Services Dashboard to support achieve targets
- Clinical Operations Managers have monthly supervision to monitor caseload
- Supervision with Advanced Clinicians regarding caseload – Advanced Clinicians and Clinical Operations Managers discuss caseloads regularly to support therapists
There is some preference to what area’s therapists would like to specialise in. The Clinical Operations Managers allocates customers however it depends on the type of customers that are on the waitlist as well. Where possible Clinical Operations Managers will allocate based on preferences. It is possible to curate caseload as you progress at Rocky Bay.
To secure one of our exciting graduate positions, along with your successful application all you need to do is show us your proof of flu and covid vaccinations (or be will to arrange your vaccinations so proof can be provided), share a valid police clearance, a valid first aid and CPR certificate and of course, hold the right to work in Australia. Lastly we would love to see your academic records and proof of your up and coming graduation date.
At Rocky Bay we actively promote and facilitate career growth by offering a range of opportunities for learning and development, including tailored career progression plans, internal initiatives led by our committed Leadership and Development Team, external training courses, access to self-guided virtual learning materials, and the chance to advance your career through internal secondments and promotions.
At Rocky Bay we are all about making things smooth for you! Our process is specially designed to put you in control. We have outlined our process below so you know what to expect when you apply!
Our process
- Submit your application here via our Rocky Bay Careers site
- We will arrange a face to face interview with successful applicants
- From face-to-face interviews we progress to reference checks
- After a successful application, interview and reference checks, offers will be made
- Our fantastic new graduates will kick off their journey with us in 2027
Some handy tips on your application
Writing your application
We're excited to get to know you better through your application. To get started, simply take the first step of reading the job advertisement and carefully following the application instructions.
When putting together your application, remember to include a cover letter and your resume. To make sure everything is in great shape, we suggest having someone give it a once-over before you submit. They might catch any little errors or have some helpful suggestions to share.
Your covering letter
The cover letter is typically the very first thing our friendly Recruitment Officer will dive into. In your cover letter, feel free to express why you're excited about the graduate program and what makes it a great fit for you. Handy hint - take a moment to read through our Rocky Bay values and see how these align with your professional values!
Your resume
We're all about keeping things straightforward! Your resume should be up-to-date, brief, highlighting your personal info, qualifications, skills, and work history. Aim for a length of two to four pages – that's the sweet spot!
Yes - we can discuss a part time arrangement with you.
Rocky Bay Values
Fundamental to Rocky Bay's success is the quality of our employees, and the values our staff demonstrate underpin how we achieve our purpose.
Providing Excellent Customer Service
We place paramount important on customer needs in the planning and delivery of our services and communications. We aspire to being the best. We want customers to feel satisfied they are receiving the highest quality support to meet their individual needs.
Looking for Better Ways
We are not content with the status quo. We review our performance and look for ways to improve. We keep informed on advances in practices and technology and seek to implement new ways of delivering solutions to the challenges of our organisation.
Working Together
We understand that our success is underpinned by our ability and willingness to work together - with our customers, our stakeholders, within our own departments and across the teams of Rocky Bay.
Being Professional and Accountable
We model the professional standards appropriate to our role, whilst demonstrating respect and courtesy in our treatment of others. We take responsibility for the things we are accountable for. We take the lead in finding solutions, not focusing only on the problems.
See our work
Below are some great stories of some of our clinicians doing their best work.