05 Aug
|
Yesability
|
Perth
Applications from:
13 July **** to 25 August ****
Location:
YesAbility, Perth Metro
Team Lead – Occupational Therapy
YesAbility | Perth Metro & Regional WA
About YesAbility
Join a values‐driven organisation that has been transforming lives for nine years. At YesAbility, we believe in kindness, collaboration, and strong partnerships to improve quality‐of‐life outcomes for people with intellectual disability, autism spectrum disorder, mental illness, brain injury, and trauma.
What Makes Us Different:
Team commitment
— We invest heavily in building, retaining, and supporting a great team to achieve great outcomes for our participants.
Lowest billables
— We offer some of the lowest billable/KPI rates in the sector.
High investment in training
— Extensive staff training, supervision, and development.
The Role
We're seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to lead our OT team and drive service excellence across our metro and regional operations. This senior clinical leadership role allows you to shape service delivery while maintaining direct client contact.
You will work closely with Positive Behaviour Support Practitioners to support participants with behaviours of concern, restrictive practices, complex psychosocial disability, and high support needs. Experience supporting participants involved in child protection, youth justice, corrective services, forensic settings, and other complex systems is highly valued.
Key Responsibilities:
Team leadership
— Lead and mentor occupational therapists across metro and regional locations.
Clinical supervision
— Provide supervision and career development guidance.
Complex clinical work
— Deliver high‐quality OT services to clients with complex needs.
Multidisciplinary collaboration
— Work with PBS practitioners, psychologists,
and support coordinators.
Compliance
— Ensure adherence to NDIS standards and AHPRA requirements.
Service development
— Contribute to quality improvement and service innovation.
Regional support
— Assist with regional office expansion and team scaling.
Functional Capacity Assessments
Complex NDIS report writing
Assistive Technology assessments & recommendations
Home Modification assessments & recommendations
SIL, SDA & Home & Living assessments & recommendations
What You'll Bring:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy
Current AHPRA registration
3–5+ years clinical experience; leadership experience preferred
Demonstrated experience in the NDIS and disability sector, supporting participants with intellectual disability, autism, psychosocial disability, mental health conditions, acquired brain injury, physical disability, and complex trauma
Experience with behaviours of concern, justice involvement, child protection, and complex psychosocial presentations
Strong understanding of NDIS service delivery
Excellent communication and leadership skills
Willingness to travel to regional locations
Commitment to ongoing professional development and CPD
What We Offer:
Competitive salary aligned with Health Professional Award Level 3
Clinical supervision and mentoring support
Flexible working arrangements
Opportunity to work across diverse client groups and service types
Career progression opportunities in our expanding organization
Supportive team culture focused on collaboration and outcomes
Locations:
Primary base: Perth Metro (Level 1/87 Guthrie St, Osborne Park or U14/6 Production Road, Canning Vale)
Regional travel to: Carnarvon, Kalgoorlie, Geraldton, Albany, Bunbury, Broome, Karratha, Esperance
If you'd like more information, feel free to reach out to our HR team at
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📌 Team Lead Occupational Therapy (Perth)
🏢 Yesability
📍 Perth