Hear from our grads about their first steps towards building a career in allied health
APM’s Graduate Program offers allied health grads the opportunity to begin their career in a supportive environment as they make a positive difference to the lives of people with injury, illness or disability.
There's no better way to get a sense for how we work at APM than to hear directly from our people.
Here’s what Jacob and Olivia, 2022 APM Grads, had to say about being a member of our team.
Meet Jacob
- Role: Rehabilitation Consultant, Acumen Health
- Degree: Exercise Physiology (Clinical Exercise Physiology), University of the Sunshine Coast
What interested you in the APM Graduate Program?
APM’s program sparked my interest as I could start my career with more support than a traditional employee, with more resources to better equip me in my work environment and profession.
What have been your main roles and responsibilities as an APM Grad?
I’m a Rehabilitation Consultant for Acumen Health in Queensland, using skills learned at university and putting them into practice to help clients meet their rehabilitation from injury goals.
Outside of your day-to-day tasks, what has the Grad Program offered you?
It’s given me the opportunity to take part in networking sessions and attend webinars and workshops to continuously improve my skills in a workplace setting.
I’ve also had access to external courses in areas I feel I can improve on.
What have been your highlights as an APM Grad?
My highlight has been finding a career and a company where I can see myself for a long time. I’ve liked getting to know people across APM and gaining a broader understanding of my industry.
I’ve also seen that there are options for future careers at APM, if I ever decide to make a change from my initial field of work.
What insights would you give to someone thinking about applying for APM’s Grad Program?
I think they should go for it. There’s a lot of support and resources available for graduates who might not know where they truly belong.
I’ve found that APM is willing to guide and help find a direction that suits you. It’s been a worthwhile experience for me.
Meet Olivia
- Role: Rehabilitation Consultant, Konekt
- Degree: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Health Sciences (Rehabilitation Counsellor), La Trobe University
What interested you in the APM Graduate Program?
Towards the end of my degree, I started researching companies to work for. My circumstances meant I needed to find an Australia-wide company that would accommodate my lifestyle and where relocating would be an option.
As I finished my degree, my interest in APM strengthened due to my career aspirations aligning with what APM could offer.
What have been your main roles and responsibilities as an APM Grad?
My primary roles and responsibilities at Konekt have involved return-to-work case management and delivering employment related counselling for people seeking or maintaining employment.
I thoroughly enjoy the variety of work in my role and the difference I can make to someone’s life, whether it is a small or large contribution.
Outside of your day-to-day tasks, what has the Grad Program offered you?
The program has offered support in attaining my professional membership, as well as access to conferences and courses to continue fostering my workplace skills.
I have enjoyed getting to know and learn from the other graduates and experienced practitioners in my office which has helped to broaden my understanding of Konekt, the APM Group, and all it offers.
What have been your highlights as an APM Grad?
Improving my skills and exploring other specialist areas within the health and rehabilitation industry are a definite benefit of joining the APM Graduate Program.
Having the opportunity to relocate with Konekt and gaining a greater understanding the impact I can have has also been important to me.
What insights would you give to someone thinking about applying for APM’s Grad Program?
Take the leap and trust that APM has a really well supported process for its Grads.
The professional lifestyle might be overwhelming at first, but development, growth and opportunity will prevail, and you’ll be glad you took the pathway you did.
After all, you studied for a reason and finding out what that really means by putting it into practice only should strengthen your aspirations and hopes. Live your dream now.
Is this your pathway to the future?
Being part of APM means making a difference and a commitment to enabling better lives for the people we work with and the communities where we work.
It also means that APM is committed to you and helping you find your moment to shine.
Explore APM’s Allied Health Graduate program to see if it’s right for you. Learn more.
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