Occupational Therapist or Speech Pathologist
Posted: 11/06/2025
Closing Date: 25/06/2025
Job Type: Full Time (ongoing)
Job Category: Services - NDIS/Childhood Intervention
Noah's Ark Professional (Key Worker) – Occupational Therapist or Speech Pathologist
Full-time or part-time (0.6 FTE minimum) | Start ASAP | Applications reviewed as received
Job Description
About Noah's Ark Inc
Founded 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.
Whether you're an early-career or experienced Occupational Therapist or Speech Pathologist, you'll play a vital role in helping children reach their potential.
Key responsibilities include:
* Empower children aged 0-12 with disabilities and their families through high-quality, trans-disciplinary services.
* Deliver direct support and interventions in homes and communities, seamlessly integrating goals into daily life, while achieving targets.
* Develop individualised strategies to support children's development.
* Build family capacity and foster strong community partnerships through collaboration to achieve meaningful outcomes.
* Champion quality service and continuous improvement, maintain accurate records, and upload Noah's Ark's values and practice practices.
Desired Skills and Experience
Requirements
* Relevant tertiary qualification.
* 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 trans-disciplinary team, managing workload, and prioritising tasks efficiently.
* AHPRA registration (for Occupational Therapists) or SPA membership (for Speech Pathologists).
* 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 employee assistance program, diverse and inclusive environment, job satisfaction and team connectedness.
* Competitive salary with salary packaging benefits.
* 16 weeks paid parental leave.
* Professional development opportunities, including PD allowance, PD leave, coaching, and mentoring.
* Mileage reimbursement for work-related travel.
Interested? Apply today
If you're passionate about supporting children and families, we'd love to hear from you Applications are reviewed as they come in, so don't wait—apply online today.
For a copy of the position description or general enquiries about this opportunity, email careers@noahsarkinc.org.au .(Please apply online, as email applications won't be considered).
Successful applicants will require an NDIS Worker Screening Check, Criminal History/Police Check, Working with Children/Vulnerable People Check, 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.
Noah's Ark is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Respectfully, no agencies please.
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