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 flexible 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 Recent 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, please contact:
Sally Mehan
Therapy Services Operations Manager
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For questions regarding the recruitment process or your application, please contact:
Christopher Salter
Recruitment Officer
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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.
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📌 Occupational Therapist | Central, North & South Metro (Perth)
🏢 Ability WA
📍 Perth