Our client is rebranding into an Aged Care Organisation and growing a multidisciplinary team across the South West (starting in Bunbury). expanding further into Perth as the team develops.
Quick snapshot
- Salary: $75,000 – $120,000 + super (experience dependent) OR contract options available
- Caseload & model: Adults/older adults only, hospitals (transition-to-community), Residential Aged Care, In-home (older Australians)
- Extra benefit: Company vehicle options + travel reimbursed (up to $0.99/km) + new, larger Bunbury office from 1 April (parking + bus stop out front)
About our client
Our client has an established footprint in the South West and solid relationships with local hospitals and facilities. They’re rebuilding and rebranding with a clear focus: high-quality allied health services for adults and older adults — and creating an MDT model that includes Speech Pathology, Occupational Therapy, Physio, Nutrition, and Social Work.
This is a genuine opportunity to join at a pivotal time and help shape what the “Older Adult Drive”
Benefits
- Adults-only caseload
- Contracting OR permanent options (full-time or part-time pathways available)
- Travel support: company vehicles available + mileage reimbursement (up to $0.99/km)
- New office space from 1 April: larger, contemporary setup with private parking
- A leadership team committed to reducing admin load and improving systems (intake/process improvements underway)
- Real career runway as the service expands into Perth metro
- Work that matters: helping people move safely from hospital back into the community
- Seniors encouraged to apply to become team leaders immediatly
About the role: you’ll work across a mix of:
- Hospital transition support: liaising with ward staff, completing assessments,
and contributing to discharge plans so clients can return home safely and confidently
- Residential aged care facilities: regular onsite clinical work and collaboration with facility teams
- In-home services for older Australians: community visits including Home Care Package clients and some NDIS (where relevant)
Speech Pathologists may be involved in
- Dysphagia assessment/management, mealtime supports, staff training
- Communication and functional participation supports for adults/older adults
- Collaboration with hospitals and aged care teams to reduce re-admissions and improve quality of life
Occupational Therapists may be involved in
- Functional assessments, ADL support, discharge planning input
- Equipment recommendations, home safety, falls risk considerations
- Liaising with families/support networks and facility staff to implement practical, client-centred plans
Support available
- Structured onboarding (3 months) with regular check-ins and goal setting
- Access to experienced clinicians (including senior clinicians as the team grows)
- A leadership style that is visible, approachable, and hands-on
Team culture: This is a team in rebuild mode — and that’s the exciting part.
The focus is on:
- Positive, respectful culture
- Strong clinical standards and professional boundaries
- A workplace that values collaboration
Locations
- Bunbury-based, with priority work locally
- Travel across the South West (including Busselton as needed)
- Planned expansion into Perth metro as the team grows
What we’re looking for
- Speech Pathologists and/or Occupational Therapists with interest or experience in adult/older adult care
- Confidence working in community settings (homes, facilities) and/or hospital environments
- A clinician who’s warm, professional, and proactive — someone who wants to help build something better
INTERESTED?
Contact:
[email protected]
0467 467 296
📌 Adults-Only Speech Pathologist & Occupational Therapist (Aged Care Hospital) (Bunbury)
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