Looking for the professional support of a large organisation, with the flexibility and work-life balance of a smaller, independent practice?
Join Ability WA as an Occupational Therapist and become part of a supportive multidisciplinary team where you'll have the freedom to shape your practice, manageable workloads, and the backing of experienced clinical leaders.
We're particularly interested in experienced OTs with a background in
Early Childhood Intervention
who are passionate about helping children and families achieve meaningful outcomes.
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
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
Permanent position with flexibility for full time or part time
Coolbinia-based 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
Proficient with Early Childhood Intervention and working with customers with complex needs (highly desirable)




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 Current Starter Program
Grow your confidence, clinical skills and career through:
Structured onboarding, shadowing and observation
Regular supervision and mentoring
Career 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
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.
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📌 Occupational Therapist (Central Region) (Perth)
🏢 Ability WA Careers
📍 Perth