Noah's Ark Professional invites a Speech Pathologist to join a transdisciplinary team delivering evidence-based early childhood intervention. This 12-month parental leave replacement offers meaningful work with children and families across homes, early learning settings, schools and communities in Frankston, Victoria.

Work with experienced clinicians and a supportive leadership group, enjoying professional development and a values-driven culture while growing your practice within Noah's Ark's

Noah's Ark Professional - Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist

Echuca based, some travel required Full-time orPart-time Grow Your Practice with a Connected Team of Practitioners Experienced & Early Career OTs Encouraged to Apply

Looking for more than a typical OT role?

Whether you're an experienced Occupational Therapist lookingto broaden your practice, a clinician ready to accelerate your development, ora clinician in the early stages of your career, we'd love to hear from you. Ifyou enjoy tackling complex challenges, collaborating across disciplines, andhelping shape the next generation of clinicians, this could be the opportunityyou've been looking for.

At Noah's Ark, you'll join a close-knit transdisciplinaryteam of experienced Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists,Physiotherapists, Specialist Teachers and Psychologists, who believe betteroutcomes happen when we learn and work together.

Whether you're looking to deepen your expertise, broadenyour practice, or take the next step in your career, this is an opportunity todo meaningful work while being part of something bigger than a singlediscipline.

Why Occupational Therapists Choose Noah's Ark

Many therapy providers talk about collaboration. At Noah'sArk, it's how we work every day.

You'll be part of a large and experienced team ofpractitioners that value professional curiosity, reflective practice, andsharing knowledge across disciplines. Rather than working in isolation, you'llhave opportunities to collaborate with colleagues, contribute to jointproblem-solving, and learn from clinicians with diverse expertise.

Our Everyday Learning and Therapy approach focuses onhelping children develop skills through the everyday activities, routines andenvironments that matter most to them and their families. Rather thandelivering therapy in isolation, you'll work alongside families and otherprofessionals to create meaningful, sustainable outcomes in real-worldsettings.

About Noah's Ark

Established in 1971, Noah's Ark is a leading not-for-profitorganisation supporting children with disabilities, developmental delays andtheir families.

For more than 55 years, we've worked alongside families tohelp children participate, learn, communicate, connect and thrive in everydaylife. We deliver evidence-based early childhood intervention, therapy,inclusion, and family support services across Victoria, southern New SouthWales and the ACT.

Everything we do is guided by our values of Kindness,Optimism, Quality, and Respect.

About the Opportunity

As aNoah's Ark Professional (Key Worker),you'll work closely with children and families to deliver evidence-informedearly childhood intervention that creates meaningful outcomes. This role is a permanent position based in Echuca and will require travel in the surroundingregion.

Echuca and its surrounding communities offer a welcominglifestyle, affordable living, great schools, vibrant cafés and restaurants, andendless opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. It's a region where you can enjoya rewarding OT career while achieving genuine work-life balance.

You'll:

• Supportchildren to participate more fully in everyday activities at home, ineducation settings, and in the community.
• Delivertherapy and coaching where it matters most, embedding strategies intoeveryday routines and real-life situations.
• Partnerwith families to build confidence, capability and sustainable outcomes.
• Workwithin our Key Worker and transdisciplinary model, helping familiesnavigate supports while drawing on the expertise of a broader alliedhealth team.
• Contributeyour occupational therapy expertise while continuing to strengthen yourcontemporary OT practice.
• Participatein reflective practice, clinical supervision and ongoing professionaldevelopment.
• Helpfoster a culture of learning, quality improvement and excellence inservice delivery.

What We're Looking For

We're keen to hear from Occupational Therapists who:

• Havea recognised Occupational Therapy qualification and current AHPRAregistration.
• Arepassionate about supporting children and families.
• Enjoyworking collaboratively and building meaningful relationships.
• Bringstrong clinical reasoning and a commitment to evidence-informed practice.
• Areinterested in working within a Key Worker and transdisciplinary model.
• Valuelearning, reflection and continuous professional growth.

Highly regarded experience includes:

• Complexdisability support.
• Behavioursof concern.
• Clinicalsupervision, student supervision, mentoring, clinical education, orsupporting emerging clinicians to build capability and confidence.

You'll also need:

• Theright to work in Australia.

Why Now is the Right Time to Join Noah's Ark

Our Echuca team is well established and continues to grow,creating new opportunities for Occupational Therapists who want to build boththeir capability and their career.

When you join Noah's Ark, you'll benefit from:

• Agenuinely collaborative transdisciplinaryteam environment.
• Opportunitiesto broaden your practice across a variety of funded programs and servicesettings.
• Professionaldevelopment allowance and leave.
• Coaching,mentoring and clinical support.
• Flexiblework arrangements that support work-life balance.
• Competitivesalary and salary packaging benefits.
• 16weeks paid parental leave.
• EmployeeAssistance Program.
• Awarm, values-driven culture where people feel connected and supported.

Most importantly, you'll join an organisation that believesgreat outcomes for children are achieved when families feel confident, capableand supported.

Noah's Ark is a values-based, child-safe organisationcommitted to best practice and continuous improvement. We are an equalopportunity employer that celebrates diversity and welcomes applicants from allbackgrounds.

Successful applicants will require a NDIS WorkerScreening Check, Criminal History/Police Check, Working with Children Check,valid driver licence and the right to work in Australia.

Noah's Ark Professional - Speech Pathologist

Frankston Full-time or Part-time Grow Your Practicewith a Connected Allied Health Team 12 month parental leave replacement

Whether you're an experienced Speech Pathologist looking to broaden your practice or a clinician ready to accelerate your development, we'd love to hear from you. If you enjoy tackling complex challenges, collaborating across disciplines, and helping shape the next generation of clinicians, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for.

At Noah's Ark, you'll join a transdisciplinary team of experienced Speech Pathologists, Occupational Therapists and Psychologists who believe better outcomes happen when we learn and work together.

Whether you're looking to deepen your expertise, broaden your practice, or take the next step in your career, this is an opportunity to do meaningful work while being part of something bigger than a singlediscipline.

Why Speech Pathologists Choose Noah's Ark

Many therapy providers talk about collaboration. At Noah's Ark, it's how we work every day.

You'll be part of an experienced transdisciplinary team that values professional curiosity, reflective practice, and sharing knowledge across disciplines. Rather than working in isolation, you'll have opportunities to collaborate with colleagues, contribute to joint problem-solving, and learn from clinicians with diverse expertise.

At Noah's Ark, you'll use your speech pathology skills where they have the greatest impact - helping children participate in everyday life and empowering families to confidently support their child's development.

You'll be joining a stable team led by an experienced practicing Speech Pathologist who remains actively engaged with Speech Pathology Australia. You'll receive genuine clinical support from a leader who understands the realities of contemporary practice because they're still working within it.

This 12 month parental leave replacement is an opportunity to learn, contribute, and develop within a respected organisation investing in its future.

About Noah's Ark

Established in 1971, Noah's Ark is a purpose-driven not-for-profit organisation supporting children with disabilities, developmental delays and their families.

Everything we do is guided by our values of Kindness, Optimism, Quality, and Respect. These aren't words on a wall. They're how we work with children, families, and each other every day.

About the Opportunity

As aNoah's Ark Professional (Key Worker), you'll work closely with children and families to deliver evidence-based early childhood intervention that creates meaningful outcomes.

You'll:

• Support children to communicate, connect, and participate in everyday life.
• Support children and families in key areas including speech and language development, Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), social communication, and mealtime participation, helping children build confidence, independence, and connection.
• Deliver services in homes, early learning settings, schools, and community environments.
• Partner with families to embed strategies into daily routines and activities.
• Develop practical, individualised approaches that build children's skills and family capability.
• Collaborate within a highly supportive multidisciplinary team of allied health professionals.
• Contribute to a culture of reflection, learning, and continuous improvement.

What We're Looking For

We're interested in Speech Pathologists who are:

• Passionate about supporting children and families.
• Curious, collaborative, and relationship focused.
• Committed to evidence-based and family-centred practice.
• Interested in working within a Key Worker and transdisciplinary model.
• Seeking to maintain or extend their contemporary speech pathology practice.
• Looking to grow professionally while making a genuine difference.

You'll need:

• A recognised Speech Pathology qualification.
• Certified Practising Speech Pathologist (CPSP) status, or eligibility to obtain it.
• A current driver licence and access to a vehicle.
• The right to work in Australia.

Why Now is the Right Time to Join Noah's Ark

We're investing in our people and creating opportunities for clinicians who want to help shape the future of our services.

You'll join an organisation with:

• More than 55 years of experience supporting children and families.
• An established and growing presence in the South East of Melbourne.
• Strong clinical leadership and professional support.
• Competitive salary and salary packaging benefits.
• Professional development allowance and leave.
• Coaching, mentoring, and career development opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• A genuinely supportive and values-driven culture.

Most importantly, you'll join a team that believes children achieve their best outcomes when families feel confident, capable, and supported.

You're looking for stability, purpose, professional growth, and a team that genuinely cares, we'd love to talk.

Applications close on 7 October 2026.

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

Successful applicants will require a NDIS Worker Screening Check, Criminal History/Police Check, Working with Children Check, valid driver licence, and the right to work in Australia.

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

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