Occupational Therapist

Ability WA Careers; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $18.5K

Hybrid work from home options

2-Year New Starter program

Wellness days (3 per year)

Job summary

Ability WA Careers is seeking an Occupational Therapist to deliver evidence-based therapy, manage a flexible caseload and work with a multidisciplinary team across hub and community settings in Western Australia. The role emphasises person-centred care for people with disabilities and opportunities to mentor newer clinicians.

Full-time or part-time permanent positions are available with hybrid work options and travel to community sites.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy.
• AHPRA registration.
• Proficient with Early Childhood Intervention.
• Driver’s Licence & ability to travel for community visits.
• NDIS Worker Screening, Working with Children, National Police Clearance, First Aid checks.
• Right to Work in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based therapy to people living with disability.
• Manage your caseload with flexibility to shape your day.
• 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.
• Mentor and support less experienced clinicians, contributing to a positive team culture.

Skills

AHPRA registration

Early Childhood Intervention

Travel for community visits

Right to Work in Australia

Education

Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Looking for the professional support of a large organisation, with the flexibility and work-life balance of a smaller, independent practice?

Join Ability WA as an Occupational Therapist and become part of a supportive multidisciplinary team where you'll have the freedom to shape your practice, manageable workloads, and the backing of experienced clinical leaders. We're particularly interested in experienced OTs with a background in Early Childhood Intervention who are passionate about helping children and families achieve meaningful outcomes.

About the role

As an Occupational Therapist, you’ll:

• Deliver evidence-based therapy to people living with disability
• Manage your caseload with flexibility to shape your day
• 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

Permanent position with flexibility for full time or part time

Coolbinia-based with flexible work options (we also have OT opportunities at our Murdoch, Wanneroo and Yanchep hubs - see the careers page on our website for more info)

Salary will be determined in line with qualifications and relevant clinical experience.

About You

You bring more than skills - you bring energy, creativity, and a way of making therapy engaging and empowering. You thrive on variety and celebrating wins that lift the whole team.

You’ll also need:

• A tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy
• AHPRA registration
• Proficient with Early Childhood Intervention and working with customers with complex needs (highly desirable)
• 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.

You can expect:

• 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.