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About the position

As a Therapy Assistant, you will play a key role in delivering group and individual therapy programs in diverse settings, including customers’ homes, community spaces, educational environments, and swimming pools. You’ll work closely with Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists, Exercise Physiologists and other allied health professionals, ensuring therapy sessions run smoothly and effectively.

This is a rewarding, hands-on role where you’ll support individuals of all ages, helping them achieve their goals and realise their abilities.

This position is Part Time (0.8 full time equivalent), Fixed Term (to 31/12/25) based in Coolbinia. To assist with groups and classes, including water based therapy, you will need to be available at least 2 days until 6pm. 

As a Therapy Assistant, you will:

• Assist therapists in delivering therapy programs.
• Contribute to the preparation of therapy resources and equipment, to ensure individual and community programs run effectively.
• Effectively liaise with customers, families, carers, colleagues and community to ensure a coordinated therapy service

What is it like working as a Therapy Assistant?

Hear from Rodna, one of our amazing Therapy Assistants:

“No two days are the same, which is what I love about this job! I work with customers from 6 months to seniors, with different diagnoses and abilities. I also get to learn from an incredible team of therapists who are always supportive and willing to share their knowledge. You truly feel like part of a team here.”

What you’ll need to kickstart your journey with us:

• Qualification: Certificate IV in Disability Work (or equivalent) or Allied Health Assistant OR extensive experience supporting people with disabilities OR completing a relevant allied health tertiary qualification (e.g. Speech Pathology, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy)
• Experience: Previous experience working with people living with disabilities
• Skills: Ability to deliver services following handover from therapists independently and as directed by the treating therapist
• Compliance Requirements: National Police Clearance no older than 6 months, Current Driver’s Licence, NDIS Workers Orientation Module, NDIS Worker Screening check, Current Working with Children Check, Nationally accredited First Aid Certificate, COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate

At Ability WA, we care about finding the right people to join us hence encourage you to apply even if you don't meet 100% of our selection requirements.

To Apply

If you think you’ll be a good fit, we’d love to meet you! Click apply to submit your application including a resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for this position.

Questions?

Feel free to contact: Charmaine Gibson, Therapy Team Leader,  0438 474 555.

Applications close: We will be shortlisting immediately so encourage you to apply 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.