Noah's Ark Professional - Occupational Therapist (Bendigo)

Make a Real Difference Every Day

Bendigo & Surrounds | Full-time preferred | Start ASAP

Empower children with disabilities to thrive in their everyday lives.

Are you a passionate Occupational Therapist who wants to do more than just tick boxes? At Noah’s Ark, you’ll work alongside families to create real, lasting change in the lives of children with disabilities and developmental delays. Join a team where your expertise is valued, your growth is supported, and your work truly makes a difference.

About Noah’s Ark Inc

Established in 1971, Noah’s Ark is a leading purpose-driven, values-based, not-for-profit organisation dedicated to supporting children with disabilities and additional needs, along with their families. We believe in kindness, optimism, quality, and respect, ensuring every child and family receives the support they need to thrive. To find out more about us, visit noahsarkinc.org.au.

About the opportunity

As a Noah’s Ark Professional (Key Worker), you will work closely with families to support children’s development through evidence-based early intervention. You’ll play a vital role in helping children reach their potential.

Key responsibilities:

• Support children aged 0–12 to communicate, connect, and participate in everyday life.
• Provide therapy where it matters most — in homes, early learning settings, and the community — embedding goals into daily routines.
• Develop individualised strategies to support children’s development.
• Build family capacity and foster strong community partnerships through collaboration to achieve meaningful outcomes.
• Be a voice for quality, inclusion, and continuous learning — for yourself, your team, and the families you support.
• Uphold Noah’s Ark’s values and contribute to best practice in early childhood intervention.

Key Requirements for Success

• Relevant tertiary qualification and current professional registration.
• Strong understanding of current childhood development theories, family dynamics, and the children's services system, especially concerning children with disabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to consistently achieve agreed targets while providing effective, family-centred, and strength-based interventions.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a proven ability to develop and maintain collaborative partnerships.
• Ability to work independently while also effectively contributing as a member of a transdisciplinary team, managing workload, and prioritising tasks efficiently.
• Valid driver license and own car for travel to client locations.

Why Noah's Ark?

At Noah’s Ark, we value our team and offer:

• Flexible work arrangements, including remote work options, to support work/life balance.
• Access to an employee assistance program, a diverse and inclusive environment, job satisfaction, and team connectedness.
• Competitive salary with salary packaging benefits.
• 16 weeks paid parental leave.
• Professional Development (PD) opportunities, including PD allowance, PD leave, coaching, and mentoring.
• Mileage reimbursement for work-related travel.
• A warm, inclusive, and values-driven workplace where you’ll feel connected and supported.
• You’ll be part of a transdisciplinary team that learns together, celebrates wins, and supports each other through challenges.

Interested? Apply today!

Ready to make a difference? Apply now and help children thrive — one word, one step, one smile at a time.

We welcome applications from Occupational Therapists who share our commitment to inclusive, family-centred early intervention.

If you would like to know more about this fantastic opportunity, feel free to call Michelle Kenny, Operations Manager on 0407 426 794.

Noah's Ark is a values based, child safe organisation committed to best practice and continuous improvement. We're an equal opportunity employer who celebrates diversity and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.

Successful applicants will require a NDIS Worker Screening Check, Criminal History/Police Check, Working with Children/Vulnerable People Check, valid driver licence, and the right to work in Australia. (If you have lived or worked in another country within the last 10 years for a continuous period of 12 months or more, a certified International Police Check from that country or countries is also required).

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.  Respectfully, no agencies please.

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