graduate careers
Hunter Functional Health is a multidisciplinary allied health practice based in Newcastle, NSW, offering Paediatric Occupational Therapy, Sports Chiropractic services and a range of soft tissue therapies
(including the latest shockwave therapy).
As a graduate, you’ll be joining a team dedicated to excellence in patient care. We foster a collaborative, supportive environment where new graduates can develop their skills, build confidence, and gain hands-on experience.
About Hunter Functional Health
We have a strong focus on sports, exercise and enhancing the mind-body connection. We work with clients across all age groups, from children as needing developmental support, pregnancy and post-natal support (in and out of the gym) to adults and athletes seeking pain management, injury rehabilitation, athletic performance improvement and more.
We are here to help our patients achieve their goals, build capacity, and work through challenges, whether they arise at home, work, school, or in fitness.
Why Join Hunter Functional Health?
Mentorship and Professional Growth: Our commitment to professional growth ensures you’ll be guided and mentored throughout your journey, allowing you to make a meaningful impact while learning from the best.
Collaborative Learning Environment: You will work within a multidisciplinary team, gaining valuable cross-professional insights that enhance your understanding and broaden your skills.
Career Growth: We offer structured pathways for career progression, training and fast growth with a growing patient base and existing client waitlist in place.
Work-Life Balance: We understand the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance, and we support flexible scheduling to ensure your well-being.
your mentors
At Hunter Functional Health, we understand the importance of having strong mentors as you begin your career. Our mentors provide you with the guidance, feedback, and resources needed to excel.
Aaron Hennessy (Owner, Sports Chiropractor, Occupational Therapist) – Aaron is the only titled Sports & Exercise Chiropractor in the Hunter region and one of Australia’s few dual-qualified Chiropractors and Occupational Therapists. With extensive experience working with elite athletes at events such as the CrossFit® Pacific Regionals and Ironman® competitions, he also serves as a university tutor in Anatomy and Sports Medicine. His expertise also spans Strength and Conditioning, Pilates, and rehabilitation, offering a comprehensive approach to injury prevention and performance optimisation for athletes and individuals seeking to enhance their physical capabilities.
In addition to his sports chiropractic work, Aaron is also a highly skilled paediatric Occupational Therapist. At Hunter Functional Health, he supports children with retained reflexes, sensory processing issues, emotional regulation and behavioral challenges, motor skill development, and complex developmental conditions. Aaron’s dual expertise allows him to provide unique insights into both athletic performance and paediatric development, offering valuable mentorship to those entering either field.
Abraham Tedjakusuma (Occupational Therapist) – Abraham is a seasoned Occupational Therapist specialising in paediatric care, with expertise in sensory integration, neurodevelopment, and emotional regulation. He has devoted his career to supporting children with developmental challenges, including motor coordination, sensory processing, and social-emotional difficulties. Abraham creates individualised therapy plans to help children reach their potential at home, school, and in the community. He mentors graduates in paediatric occupational therapy, sensory integration, and neuro-developmental support, helping them build the skills to make meaningful impacts with children and families.
roles on offer
Graduate Occupational Therapist
Work with children and their families to assess and treat sensory, motor, behavioural and developmental challenges.
Growing client base and existing waitlist
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to create individualised therapy plans.
Opportunities for further training and skill development in areas such as sensory integration, emotional regulation, retained reflexes, neuro-motor development and more.
Ongoing mentorship and professional development workshops.
Graduate Chiropractor
Provide hands-on chiropractic care to patients seeking relief from musculoskeletal pain, injuries, and movement issues.
Work closely with a diverse clientele, including athletes of all levels.
Learn and implement injury prevention techniques, performance optimisation strategies, and tailored rehabilitation plans.
Growing client base and existing waitlist
Ongoing mentorship and training in advanced chiropractic techniques and shockwave therapy.
