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Occupational Therapist (Advanced) - Northern Suburbs
- Northern Suburbs & Joondalup Perth WA
- Full time
- Part Time
- $99K - $114K pa FTE + super + salary packaging
Do you want the professional support that a big organisation can provide, but with the flexibility and work–life balance of a small, independent practice?
We’re expanding in Perth’s Northern Corridor (Wanneroo, Yanchep) and are looking for experienced therapists to join our multidisciplinary team.
About the role
As an Occupational Therapist (Advanced), you’ll:
- 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
- Mentor and support less experienced clinicians, contributing to a positive team culture
- Champion continuous improvement, reflective practice and quality outcomes
📅 Full Time and Part Time positions available
📍Wanneroo and/or Yanchep hub location base with flexible work options
About You
You bring more than skills - you bring energy, creativity, and a way of making therapy engaging and empowering. You thrive on variety, mentoring colleagues, and celebrating small wins that lift the whole team.
You’ll also need:
- A tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy
- AHPRA registration
- Minimum of 5 years experience working with customers with complex needs
- 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:
- Flexible work days and hours + hybrid work from home options
- Salary packaging up to $18.5K to boost take-home pay
- 3 wellness days per year (pro‑rata)
- Structured 2‑Year New Starter program supporting you to transition into the disability sector
- Gradually building caseload tailored to your interests
- Career pathways in early intervention, assistive tech, PBS & leadership
- Study leave, parental leave support & career breaks
- Access up to 12 weeks of purchased leave
- Ongoing professional development
- Supportive multidisciplinary team that shares knowledge generously
- Access to fleet vehicles & mileage claims
Ready to Apply?
We’d love to hear your story - apply now. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.
For a confidential conversation, contact:
Sarah-Jane Brummage | Therapy Services Operations Manager | 0475 925 665 | sarah-jane.brummage@abilitywa.com.au
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.
We reserve the right to extend or withdraw this advertisement prior to the closing date.
Ability WA focuses on sourcing high calibre candidates through direct recruitment campaigns. Please do not send unsolicited agency CVs or contact Ability WA staff regarding unsolicited CVs.