About Ruah

Ruah is a leading values-driven employer in Western Australia’s community services sector. Our staff go boldly, not just supporting people in need, but working to end homelessness, end domestic violence and create opportunities for people struggling with poverty and mental health challenges.

Our professional team of operational and corporate services staff is backed by one of WA’s biggest Peer support workforces. Our staff reflect our commitment to diversity and inclusion, where difference is valued, celebrated and embraced.

By choosing to work with us, you are helping transform the lives of vulnerable and disadvantaged people in our community.

About The Role

Join Ruah’s Karlup Service and use your occupational therapy expertise to help children heal, recover and thrive following family and domestic violence (FDV).

Focus on what matters most: helping children feel safe, build confidence and participate more fully in everyday life. As Ruah is not an NDIS provider, your practice can centre on each child’s therapeutic needs and recovery goals—without billable-hour targets.

Based at the purpose-built Angela Wright Bennett Centre in Northbridge, you’ll join Karlup’s award-winning multidisciplinary Recovery Team, working alongside GPs, a Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nurses, Clinical Psychologists and Counsellors.

You’ll Provide Specialist Occupational Therapy Support To Children And Young People Aged 0–17, With a Particular Focus On Children Aged 6–11. You Will

- Complete specialist assessments and develop individual recovery plans
- Deliver trauma-informed interventions using therapeutic play and sensory-informed strategies
- Strengthen emotional regulation, development and participation in everyday activities
- Support parents and caregivers with practical, recovery-focused strategies
- Facilitate therapeutic group programs for children
- Contribute to multidisciplinary assessment, care planning and service coordination within Karlup’s Recovery Team
- Collaborate with schools, child protection, allied health providers and community services to support culturally safe, coordinated care
- Provide consultation and education to strengthen child-centred, trauma-informed practice across the service
- Maintain clinical documentation and contribute to outcome measurement

Supported by Telethon funding, this is a full-time, 24-month maximum-term contract role working 38 hours per week, Monday to Friday. You’ll have the autonomy to apply your clinical judgement,



with fortnightly supervision alternating between clinical and corporate support.

The full Position Description is attached and provides further information about the role and its requirements.

What We’re Looking For

You’re an experienced and compassionate Occupational Therapist who is confident supporting children and families affected by trauma and adversity.

Essential

- Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy recognised by the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia
- Current AHPRA registration as an Occupational Therapist
- Experience working with children, preferably aged 6–11
- Understanding of child development, sensory integration, trauma impacts, emotional regulation and family functioning
- Experience delivering trauma-informed, strengths-based and family-centred interventions
- Understanding of the impacts of FDV on children and families
- Robust stakeholder engagement, collaboration and communication skills
- Ability to maintain professional documentation and meet reporting requirements
- Commitment to culturally safe, inclusive and child-centred practice
- Understanding of diversity and social inclusion, including Aboriginal culture and communities

Desirable
- Experience supporting children and families affected by FDV, trauma or complex psychosocial circumstances
- Experience delivering therapeutic group programs for children
- Experience supporting neurodevelopmental presentations, sensory processing, emotional regulation or behavioural needs
- Experience in child and family services, community health or recovery-focused services
- Experience working with culturally diverse families
- Experience coaching parents or caregivers
- Knowledge of child-protection frameworks and collaborative interagency practice

Required Compliance Documents
- Current Driver’s Licence
- Working with Children Check
- National Police Certificate
- First Aid Certificate
- Compliance with Ruah’s immunisation requirements

Perks Include
- Ruah offers an above-award base salary within its approved remuneration band, reflecting relevant experience and qualifications.



Superannuation and salary-packaging options are additional.
- Salary-packaging options, subject to eligibility:
- Up to $15,900 in core salary packaging
- Up to $2,650 in meal-entertainment packaging
- Options for eligible travel, accommodation, parking and education expenses
- Five weeks’ annual leave plus 17.5% annual leave loading
- 16 weeks’ paid parental leave, with flexibility to access up to 32 weeks at half pay
- Four weeks’ paid parental leave after six months’ service
- Free, independent and confidential Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
- Ruah-paid Journey Cover insurance for travel to and from work
- Opportunities to participate in Pride events, reconciliation initiatives, cultural celebrations, working groups and other staff-led activities
- A values-driven workplace committed to diversity, inclusion and social impact

How to Apply Ready to make a meaningful difference?

Click Apply, Create Your LiveHire Profile And Submit

- Your current CV
- A cover letter of no more than two pages addressing both questions below
- Describe your experience supporting children affected by trauma or adversity. How have you used occupational therapy approaches to support regulation, participation or recovery?
- How do you exercise clinical judgement while collaborating with others, managing risk and providing culturally safe, coordinated care?

Applications submitted without a cover letter addressing both questions will not be considered. Applications close: 30 November 2026

We may begin shortlisting before the closing date. The advertisement may close early if a suitable candidate is identified, so we encourage you to apply promptly.

For further information about the role, contact Leanne Rendell, General Manager – Karlup and Integrated Services, at [email protected].

We’re committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require adjustments at any stage, contact our Talent team at [email protected].

We are building a workplace where difference is embraced and encouraged - and to do this, we need people on our team who are representative of the clients we work with, who are passionate about change and courageous enough to stand up for what is right. Everyone is welcome. Everyone belongs.

We are committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All applicants will undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.

📌 Children's Occupational Therapist - Healing and Recovery (Perth)
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