Work with us, in a career that matters

About the role

As an Occupational Therapist, you will:

• Deliver evidence-based therapy to customers living with disabilities, including assessment, intervention, reports and case management
• Empower customers to achieve a lifestyle of their choice through a person-centred approach
• Use the key worker model to collaborate with the multi-disciplinary therapy services team
• Conduct hub-based and community visits
• Liaise with families and external supports such as hospitals, agencies, schools and community services

Full Time position available at our Coolbinia hub.

Essential Skills & Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy
• AHPRA registration 
• Right to work in Australia
• National Police Clearance within 6 months
• Driver’s Licence
• NDIS Workers Orientation Module
• NDIS Worker Screening check
• Working with Children Check
• First Aid Certificate
• COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate

Benefits

• Structured 2-Year New Starter Program for graduates & therapists new to the disability sector including NDIS
• Flexible work hours and hybrid work from home options
• 3 paid wellness days per year (prorata)
• Supportive multi-disciplinary team with extensive shared knowledge
• Caseload that builds up gradually and tailored to areas of interest where possible
• Structured professional development
• Claim vehicle mileage & access to fleet vehicles
• Salary package up to a maximum of $18,850
• Career pathways in early intervention, assistive technology, positive behaviour support & leadership
• Strong learning culture framework; Best Practice and Clinical Governance Events, roundtables, team huddles and 1:1 supervision
• Study leave, purchased leave, paid keep-in-touch days for parental leave, self-funded career breaks

How to apply

Click APPLY or contact Jade Byfield on (08) 0458 861 095 or Jade.Byfield@abilitywa.com.au for a confidential discussion.

We’re shortlisting immediately so would love to see you application as soon as possible.

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.