Occupational Therapist

Through the delivery of occupational therapy services, you can make a profound difference in helping children with a disability develop independence and enable families to achieve their goals and build a better future.

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Position Summary

Noah’s Ark Occupational Therapists work as part of a trans-disciplinary team to deliver high quality, accountable, services to children with a disability and their families. Services may be at home or in a local community environment - including schools, childcare and accessing local activities via face to face visits or telehealth services.

This is achieved by working with families to:

  • identify their needs
  • problem solve ways of meeting these needs
  • work with the family to define functional goals that are able to be implemented in their natural environments as a part of the family's everyday routines and activities and provide direct intervention as agreed
  • build each family’s capacity to advocate for themselves and access local children’s services, education options and other community resources

The role requires:

  • Tertiary qualification in Allied Health - Occupational Therapy and sound understanding of current theory and practice in occupational therapy.
  • A current driver’s license and vehicle access to drive to face to face appointment
  • NDIS Worker Screening Check
  • Police Check
  • Working with Children Check
  • Ongoing maintenance of Occupational Therapy registration requirements

Key responsibilities, result areas and selection criteria for all therapists in a direct service delivery role.

We value all our staff and strive to provide a positive working environment where everyone feels supported, valued and able to achieve their goals.

Overview of benefits

  • Competitive salary and conditions ($86,660 - $115,000 range for total remuneration package) depending on experience
  • Salary packaging program of up to $15900
  • Choose a MacBook, Chromebook, or Laptop to use for your work.
  • Generous mileage reimbursement scheme at above ATO rates
  • An iPhone 12 will be provided enabling you to use the best apps to support your work.
  • Over 30 hours of Professional Development annually.
  • Full support and career development through supervision, practice coaching, mentoring, peer-to-peer learning and support groups.
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There is strong evidence behind the transdisciplinary model and every day I see the difference this model makes to the lives of families of children with a disability.—Danielle Swinnerton, Team Leader

Are you ready to make a difference?

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