Occupational therapist (bendigo)

Scope's purpose is to create meaningful opportunities for people with disability to belong and thrive. We support people with physical, intellectual and multiple disabilities to achieve their goals. Scope is a registered provider under the NDIS and delivers a range of services including supported independent living, short term accommodation (respite), social connections, lifestyle options, therapy and employment services in over 420 service locations across Victoria and NSW.

About The Role

Provide therapy service to clients on a needs basis whilst building on their strengths and developing suitable long‐term solutions. Deliver goal‐directed therapy services to children and young teens, or older teens and adults depending on your scope of practice. Services will be provided collaboratively with significant others to support a person's wellbeing, function and community participation in a range of environments. Support clients across a variety of clinical settings to develop and review individual therapy and support plans, ensuring goals are meaningful, meet the needs of the individual and reflect their personal goals. Provide informative and current information to clients around valuable services to maximise their ability to make informed choices.

About You

You truly believe in our mission to enable each person we support to live as an equal and empowered citizen. You are an experienced clinician and have relevant experience in disability services. You are committed to human‐centred approaches, strength‐based practices, and supporting inclusion and participation. You have excellent communication skills and are a team player.

Requirements

• Current Driver's License and your own vehicle
• You are a current practising member with AHPRA or a peak qualified body
• NDIS Worker Screening Check Clearance and Working with Children's Check (Employee)
• Valid Australian working Rights and an international Police Check if you have lived or worked overseas for more than one year within the last 10 years

Benefits

• Salary Packaging – Employees can salary package up to $15,900 per year, allowing you to pay for everyday living expenses (e.g., rent, mortgage, groceries, petrol) before tax, maximising take‐home pay. Additional meal & entertainment packaging options may be available (approx. $2,600 per year)
• Purchased Leave Scheme – Access to additional leave options beyond the standard entitlement, giving flexibility for personal time or rest
• Paid Orientation & Ongoing Training – New starters receive a paid orientation program, with continued skills development and career progression opportunities across therapy, support work, and more. Currently we award our staff up to $1,500 (annually) for PD additional to the internal PD provided
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Confidential mental health support, counselling, and wellbeing services to support you through both work and personal challenges
• Smart Spending vouchers – Access a wide range of discounted instant vouchers (e.g., Coles, Kmart, JB Hi‐Fi) via the app "Smart Spending". Save purchased vouchers securely in your digital wallet, even if you're offline, ready to use in‐store or online