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.

Whether you're an experienced clinician or looking to further develop your career in the disability sector, you'll be supported to deliver meaningful outcomes for people living with disability across the lifespan.

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 while contributing to a positive team culture

Permanent full-time or part-time opportunities available

Opportunities available across Perth:

Central | Coolbinia
North | Wanneroo & Yanchep
South | Murdoch

We'll work with you to identify a location and caseload that aligns with your location and current service demand, with adaptable and hybrid work options available.

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, enjoy collaborating with others, and celebrate the wins that help both customers and colleagues succeed.

You'll also need:





- A tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy
- Current AHPRA registration
- Experience in Early Childhood Intervention and working with customers with complex needs (highly desirable)
- A current Driver's Licence and ability to travel for community-based visits
- NDIS Worker Screening Check
- Working with Children Check
- National Police Clearance
- Current First Aid Certificate
- 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. At Ability WA, flexibility isn't a perk, it's how we help you do your best work.

You can expect:

- Salary packaging of up to $18,550 per year to increase your take-home pay
- Flexible work days and hours, plus hybrid work-from-home options
- Structured 2-Year New Starter Program supporting your transition into the disability sector
- 3 Wellness Days per year (pro-rata)
- Access to up to 12 weeks of purchased leave
- Gradually building caseload tailored to your interests and experience
- Career pathways in Early Intervention, Assistive Technology, Positive Behaviour Support, leadership and specialist practice areas
- Study leave, parental leave support, and career break opportunities
- Ongoing professional development and clinical supervision
- A supportive multidisciplinary team that shares knowledge generously
- Access to fleet vehicles and mileage reimbursement for community travel

Our 2-Year New Starter Program

Grow your confidence, clinical skills, and career through:

- Structured onboarding, shadowing, and observation opportunities
- Regular supervision and mentoring
- Professional development aligned to a two-year learning pathway
- Dedicated mentoring from an experienced clinician
- Buddy program and peer support forums
- Monthly Occupational Therapy team learning and collaboration sessions

For a confidential discussion about the role, pleas

📌 Occupational Therapist | Central, North (Perth)
🏢 Ability WA Careers
📍 Perth