About Us

At Uniting AgeWell, we support older people to experience wellbeing, choice, and independence. We are a values-based organisation committed to providing high-quality community and residential services. Visit www.unitingagewell.org for more information.

Why Choose Uniting AgeWell - Bendigo?

- Make a Local Impact: Be a key part of supporting older adults in the Bendigo community, providing essential home-based Physiotherapy services.
- Independent Practice: This role offers the opportunity to work autonomously, managing your own caseload while still being connected to a broader organisational support structure. You'll have the autonomy to shape your schedule while knowing you have a responsive team behind you.
- Other benefits include:

Other benefits include:

- Salary packaging benefits up to $15,900 + $2,650 annually
- Annual leave loading
- Generous per-kilometre reimbursement for work-related travel
- Opportunities to grow into senior clinical or leadership pathways
- Employee Assistance Program available 24/7
- Enhanced parental leave options
- Not-for-profit, values-based organisation

About the role:

You will deliver home-based Occupational Therapy services in the Bendigo region for clients aged 65+ accessing services through their Support at Home (SAH) package. The role focuses on functional independence, environmental modification, equipment prescription, and reablement.

This is an ongoing permanent position with full-time or flexible FTE options, including family-friendly hours and varied working days.

You will receive regular one-to-one supervision and support from our Practice Lead. You'll also be supported by a large team of OTs, the Allied Health scheduling team, the Operations Manager,



and local on-site staff.

We provide general support and generous financial reimbursement for professional development to help you build skills in your areas of interest.

About you:

You are an Occupational Therapist with robust clinical reasoning skills, a client-centred approach, and a commitment to continuous learning. You are motivated to deliver high-quality care, adapt to varied client needs, and contribute to a positive team culture. You value evidence-based practice and support older adults to maximise independence, safety, and wellbeing.

We are looking for individuals with:

- Recognised tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy
- Current registration with AHPRA
- Experience in Community Aged Care with clients receiving HCP/SAH services
- Demonstrated knowledge of clinical practice working with a variety of health conditions in 65+ year old clientele
- The ability to work autonomously and manage a caseload independently
- Have full Australian working rights and are able to pass a national police clearance
- Have a valid driver's license and access to a car
- Are committed to being part of a workplace culture based on the BEST way of life (Believe, Excel, Support and Trust)

Essentials for working in Aged Care:

- A current Working With Children Check card
- Current and ongoing flu vaccinations
- Australian working rights
- Ability to pass a national police clearance and NDIS Clearance

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply for this role.

You can access the position description here: Occupational Therapist PD.pdf

For more information please contact the Recruitment Team at [email protected]. Please note the position and location.

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📌 Occupational Therapist (Bendigo)
🏢 Uniting AgeWell
📍 Bendigo