Starting your career is about more than finding your first job. It’s about finding a team that will invest in your growth, challenge you to become the best clinician you can be and support you every step of the way.
At Sports & Spinal, we’ve spent more than 30 years building one of South East Queensland’s leading allied health groups, with over 25+ clinics, 300+ professionals and a truly multidisciplinary team. That depth of experience has shaped our structured New Graduate Program, designed to give you the confidence, mentorship and clinical exposure needed to bridge the gap between university and practice.
From day one, you’ll be surrounded by experienced clinicians who are passionate about sharing their knowledge. Through dedicated mentoring, hands-on learning and collaboration across multiple allied health disciplines, you’ll develop the skills, confidence and clinical reasoning to build a rewarding career from the very beginning.
2027 EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
WHAT DO WE OFFER GRADUATES?
We know the transition from student to clinician is a significant step. At Sports & Spinal, you’ll be supported by qualified and experienced professionals who will guide you every step of the way.

MENTORSHIP TO LEAN ON
You are never left to figure it out alone. Receive dedicated, weekly 1:1 mentoring focused on clinical reasoning, caseload management, and confidence-building with senior supervisors who genuinely have your back.

TAILORED TRANSITION
Skip the guesswork and build confidence fast. Kick off with hands-on workshops during New Grad Week, then ease into your role with longer appointment times, a supported caseload, and structured clinician shadowing.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & CPD
Fast-track your skills with a $2,000 annual CPD allowance, masterclass subscriptions, and our flagship conference. Plus, access monthly in-clinic and group-wide in-services featuring orthopaedic and sports specialists.

CULTURE & LEADING PERKS
Thrive with balanced rosters, an open-door culture, and early access to our Future Leaders Program. Enjoy a 50% staff and family discount, plus a $10,000 relocation bonus paired with regional incentives where applicable.

NEW GRAD WEEK
At Sports & Spinal, we are committed to helping you make the transition from student to confident clinician. Your journey begins with our immersive four-day New Graduate Week on the Sunshine Coast, where you’ll build practical skills through hands-on workshops, live demonstrations and expert-led education across a diverse range of clinical and professional development topics.
From day one, you’ll be surrounded by a supportive team that is invested in your success. With provided accommodation, social events and our signature mini graduation, you’ll form lasting connections with your fellow graduates before stepping into clinic. As your caseload grows, so does your support, with dedicated mentoring, regular shadowing opportunities, structured professional development and our mid-year New Graduate Refresher Training, ensuring you continue to build confidence, refine your skills and thrive throughout your first year and beyond.
THE APPLICATION PROCESS
Our graduate recruitment process is designed to be straightforward, supportive, and personable. We want every future clinician to feel informed, valued, and confident as you transition from university into professional practice.

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
Complete the applicable form on this page, or email our team to register. If emailing, be sure to include your expected graduation date, contact details, and preferred working locations across South East Queensland.

INTERVIEWS
Our team will carefully review your details and clinical placement background. If you’re a strong fit, we’ll reach out to schedule a phone interview and if successful, an in-person/virtual interview to get to know you better.

RECEIVE AN OUTCOME
We will finalise your position offer and confirm all your start details, giving you complete clarity on your transition into the team so you can focus entirely on completing your final steps of university.

ATTEND NEW GRAD WEEK
The official launch of your career! Join your graduate cohort for our flagship onboarding week packed with practical workshops, senior mentoring, and team celebrations to set you up for a great first year.
This is Only Your Beginning.
Want input into what your first year actually looks and feels like? This video features Alex Dopper speaking at our mid-year New Graduate Refresher event, just six months after completing his New Grad Week in 2023.
Fast-forward to today, and Alex has progressed into a Regional Manager role on the Gold Coast for Sports & Spinal, while continuing to practice as a successful clinician. When you start your journey with us, your graduate year isn’t just a job; it’s the launchpad for where your career can take you.
WHAT OUR TEAM SAY
“After completing the new graduate training program I felt so much more confident about stepping onto the ground as a newly qualified physiotherapist. The program covered a range of topics, from your most common MSK presentations (and how to manage them) to tips and tricks for professional communication with GPs and case managers. It was such an honour to listen to experts within their field share their knowledge” – Lauren Cameron
“The past six months of training and mentorship have been truly outstanding. I regularly have weekly meetings with my leaders and mentors, and what pleasantly surprised me was the emphasis on the personal and interpersonal aspects of development. Many organizations make such claims, but Sports and Spinal not only says it but genuinely embodies it. Landing a position as a New Grad at Sports & Spinal couldn’t be any more ideal” – Alex Dopper
“I heard about Sports & Spinal from peers at university who were also applying and highlighting what an amazing opportunity it is, particularly regarding the mentorship programming, support, and diverse caseload” – Jesse McKenzie


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