Work with us, in a career that matters

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

As an Occupational Therapist, 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
• 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

📍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

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
• 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.

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

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 Dobbin, Team Leader

📩 Sarah.Dobbin@abilitywa.com.au

📞 0429 077 278

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.