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About the role

Calling all speech pathology students and graduates awaiting SPA registration! Gain hands-on experience in a supportive environment where you'll make a difference while building your clinical skills.

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 Speech Pathologists, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Exercise Physiologists and other allied health professionals, ensuring therapy sessions run smoothly and effectively.

Part time opportunities based at our Wanneroo hub.

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

Essential Skills & Qualifications

• Currently completing a tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology
• Ability to deliver services following handover from therapists independently and as directed by the treating therapist
• National Police Clearance no older than 6 months
• Driver’s Licence
• NDIS Workers Orientation Module
• NDIS Worker Screening check
• Working with Children Check
• First Aid Certificate
• COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate

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: Sarah-Jane Brummage | sarah-jane.brummage@ability.com.au

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

What is it like working as a Therapy Assistant?

“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.” – Rodna (Therapy Assistant)

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.