Work with us, in a career that matters

About the role

As an Occupational Therapist with Ability WA, you’ll:

• Deliver evidence-based therapy to people living with disability 
• Empower customers living with disability through a person-centred approach
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary therapy team using the key worker model
• Provide therapy at our hubs and in the community
• Work closely with families, schools, hospitals, and other support networks

📍 Positions available at our newly built, state of the art Murdoch hub (Full Time & Part Time).

Essential Skills & Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy
• AHPRA registration 
• Right to work in Australia
• Driver’s Licence & ability to travel for community visits
• Required checks (NDIS Worker Screening, Working with Children, National Police Clearance, First Aid, COVID-19 Vaccination)

Why Choose Ability WA?
 
You’ll join a workplace that trusts you to manage your time and values your wellbeing. You’ll work with customers who inspire you, and families who will remember your impact for years to come. 
 
There’s room to grow, explore your special interests, step into leadership pathways, and collaborate with a team that knows the power of connection, compassion, and collaboration. 
 
And because we want you at your best, you can expect: 

• Structured 2-Year New Starter Program (see below)
• Flexible hours + hybrid work from home options
• Salary packaging up to $18,850 to boost take-home pay
• 3 paid wellness days each 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, and leadership. 
• Study leave, parental leave support & self-funded career breaks
• Structured professional development
• Access to fleet vehicles & mileage claims
• Supportive multi-disciplinary team that shares knowledge generously

Our New Starter Program

Whether you're a new graduate or new to the disability sector, our 2 year program sets you up for success with:

• Shadowing: Intensive in your first 2 weeks, plus ongoing
• Supervision with team leader: Intensely over the first 6 weeks, then 6 weekly ongoing
• Mentoring: One-on-one support from an experienced OT; access timely clinical support and inspiration on your career pathway
• Professional development: Regular Clinical Lead catch-ups aligned with our PD roadmap
• Peer support: Buddy up with another new starter and join new starter round tables
• OT community: Monthly meetings for shared learning and collaboration

Ready to Make a Difference?

We’d love to hear your story. Click apply or reach out for a confidential chat. We’re shortlisting immediately so encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Contact for questions: Courtney Rigby 📧 Courtney.Rigby@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.