Occupational Therapist - Adult Mental Health Caseload

Ability Action Australia; Western Australia; Hybrid; AUD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work flexibility

Excellent remuneration

Work-life balance

Clinical support

Leave options

CPD allowance

Car allowance

Job summary

Ability Action Australia is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our South Perth team, focusing on adults with mental health challenges and helping them build independence within their communities.

You'll shape your caseload around your interests, with the option of working from home, in the community, or from our clinics. The role includes regular clinical supervision, professional development, and a generous remuneration package with salary packaging options and a car allowance.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as an Occupational Therapist.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• A proactive, client-centred mindset with a desire to innovate and grow.
• A genuine passion for working in the disability and community sector.
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload that aligns with your areas of interest.
• Conducting clinical assessments across emotional, psychological, cognitive, developmental, and physical functions.
• Developing individualised, evidence-based therapy goals and interventions.
• Providing environmental modification advice for homes, schools, workplaces and residential settings.
• Recommending and facilitating Assistive Technology (AT) to promote independence.
• Staying compliant with current legislation and NDIS guidelines.
• Working collaboratively within a supportive, multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Company Description

Welcome to Ability Action Australia!

We are one of the largest providers to the NDIS, with a multi-disciplinary team approach, tailored to the needs and goals of our participants and their family.

Job Description

Are you passionate about mental health and looking for a role where you can make a genuine difference every day?

We're looking for an Occupational Therapist to join our South Perth team and help adults living with mental health challenges build independence, confidence, and meaningful lives within their communities.

This is the perfect opportunity for a clinician who enjoys psychosocial disability and wants the freedom to develop their practice in a supportive, multidisciplinary environment. You'll work closely with participants experiencing complex needs, delivering recovery-focused interventions that create lasting change.

What makes this role unique is the flexibility to shape your caseload around your interests and strengths. While there is a strong focus on adult psychosocial practice, you'll also have the opportunity to broaden your experience across other areas if desired.

For those who enjoy a change of scenery, we also offer optional FIFO opportunities to Kalgoorlie, Geraldton, and Port Hedland. It's a great way to broaden your clinical experience, support regional communities, and enjoy something different, with all travel and accommodation organised by us.

What We Offer You:

• Work flexibility – Full-time or part-time – it's up to you.
• Excellent remuneration – Industry leading salary + salary packaging options + car allowance + laptop + smartphone + bonus opportunities.
• Work-Life Balance – Enjoy a mix of working from home, in the community, and from our clinic/hubs.
• Clinical support that actually supports you– Regular supervision, mentoring, and clinical support.
• Leave Options – Ability to purchase additional leave, plus a generous staff referral scheme.
• Continuous Professional Development– internal CPD, PD allowance, tailored training, and ongoing development with AAA and our parent company, MedHealth.
• Passionate and positive culture – Be part of a purpose-driven team that believes in your development and in making a difference.

ABOUT US

We’re a national therapy services provider helping NDIS participants, kids, teens and adults live their best everyday lives.

We’re supportive, very passionate, and big believers in:

• 1:1 Weekly supervision that actually happens
• Growth without burnout
• Teams who lift each other up

OTs love working with us because we combine structure + freedom, support + independence, and professionalism + fun

Your Role:

As an OT in our team, you’ll make a meaningful difference through:

• Managing a caseload that aligns with your areas of interest
• Conducting clinical assessments across emotional, psychological, cognitive, developmental, and physical functionsDeveloping individualised, evidence-based therapy goals and interventions
• Providing environmental modification advice for homes, schools, workplaces and residential settings
• Recommending and facilitating Assistive Technology (AT) to promote independence
• Staying compliant with current legislation and NDIS guidelines
• Working collaboratively within a supportive, multidisciplinary team

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

• Current AHPRA registration as an Occupational Therapist
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• A proactive, client-centred mindset with a desire to innovate and grow
• A genuine passion for working in the disability and community sector
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, proudly welcoming people with disability including mental health conditions, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people from the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, carers and Indigenous Australians to our team.

We are happy to adjust our recruitment process to support accessibility needs.