At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver empowering therapy to individuals with disabilities and manage your own flexible caseload.
- Company: Join Ability WA, a supportive organisation that values your wellbeing and work-life balance.
- Benefits: Enjoy salary packaging, flexible hours, wellness days, and ongoing professional development.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team that celebrates unique strengths and fosters inclusivity.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while growing your career in a dynamic team.
- Qualifications: Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy and AHPRA registration required.
The predicted salary is between 67500 - 82500 $ per year.
Looking for the professional support of a large organisation, with the flexibility and work-life balance of a smaller, independent practice? We're growing across Perth's Northern Corridor (Wanneroo and Yanchep) and are seeking experienced and graduate Occupational Therapists to join our supportive multidisciplinary team.
About the role
- Deliver evidence-based therapy to people living with disability
- Manage your caseload with flexibility to shape your day and areas of interest
- Empower customers through a person-centred approach
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary therapy team using the key worker model
- Provide therapy across hub and community settings
- Work closely with families, schools, hospitals, and other support networks
- Champion continuous improvement, reflective practice and quality outcomes
- For experienced therapists: mentor and support less experienced clinicians, contributing to a positive team culture
Full Time and Part Time positions available at Wanneroo and/or Yanchep hub location base with flexible work options. Salary will be determined in line with qualifications and relevant clinical experience.
About You
- A tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy
- AHPRA registration
- Experience working with customers with complex needs (highly regarded)
- Driver’s Licence & ability to travel for community visits
- Required checks (NDIS Worker Screening, Working with Children, National Police Clearance, First Aid)
- Right to Work in Australia
Why choose Ability WA?
- You’ll join a workplace that trusts you to manage your time and genuinely values your wellbeing.
- Flexibility isn’t a perk - it’s how we help you do your best work.
- Salary packaging up to $18.5K to boost take-home pay
- Flexible work days and hours + hybrid work from home options
- Structured 2-Year New Starter program supporting you to transition into the disability sector
- 3 wellness days per year (pro-rata)
- Access up to 12 weeks of purchased leave
- Gradually building caseload tailored to your interests
- Career pathways in early intervention, assistive tech, PBS & leadership
- Study leave, parental leave support & career breaks
- Ongoing professional development
- Supportive multidisciplinary team that shares knowledge generously
- Access to fleet vehicles & mileage claims
Our 2-Year New Starter Program
- Grow your confidence, clinical skills and career through:
- Structured onboarding, shadowing and observation
- Regular supervision and mentoring
- Professional development aligned to a 2-year learning pathway
- Mentoring from an experienced clinician
- Buddy program and peer support forums
- Monthly OT team learning and collaboration sessions
Ability WA is committed to empowering all people to realise their abilities and thrive in their communities. We embrace the unique strengths of every person within our organisation and welcome people of all backgrounds, abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities, ethnicities and cultures as we continue to grow our diverse workforce.
Occupational Therapist – North Region employer: Ability WA Careers
Join Ability WA, a leading Positive Behaviour Support team based in Coolbinia, where you'll be part of a supportive and values-driven culture that prioritises employee growth and collaboration. With flexible work arrangements, robust professional development opportunities, and a commitment to diversity, you'll thrive in an environment that empowers you to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals with disabilities. Enjoy benefits like salary packaging, wellness days, and access to a multidisciplinary team dedicated to best practices in PBS.
