About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and caring Occupational Therapist to join our dedicated Therapy & Clinical Services Team.

Our hubs are located in Joondalup, Shenton Park, Midland and Fremantle. Be based from one of our therapy hubs near you and travel within a local geographical area to people’s homes, schools, and community settings to provide person-centred services.

You will be working with autistic individuals in our Early Intervention, School Age, or Adult services, depending on your experience and interests. You can choose to work on either on a full-time or part-time basis.

In this role, you will:

• Deliver a broad range of therapy services to a diverse caseload
• Clinical assessment and development of individual therapy plans
• Have the opportunity to complete Functional Capacity Assessments
• Work as an Occupational Therapist within a key worker model, providing both direct and consultative supports to individuals with Autism and their families
• Provide consultation and education to families and key stakeholders to support inclusion and participation across a range of settings
• Complete clinical assessment and develop individual therapy plans across a range of skill areas such as fine motor skills, gross motor skills, sensory processing, and activities of daily living
• Lead specialised group therapy programs

About You

This is a great opportunity for a person passionate about working with individuals with Autism. If you are a people focused, values driven Occupational Therapist, we’d love to hear from you!

Additional requirements for the role include:

• Registration with AHPRA
• A tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy
• Experience working with children and/or adults with disability and their families is desirable

To join our team you will be required to complete required clearances including an NDIS Workers Check.

Benefits

In addition to making meaningful difference in people’s lives, you’ll also receive:

• Extensive training, growth and development opportunities
• A competitive salary that reflects your skills and experience
• Access to generous salary packaging options
• A team of operations staff to support with client resource making, scheduling and rostering
• Access to discounts to a wide range of products and services such as gym access, meal boxes and health insurance

About Us

The Autism Association is one of Australia’s largest For-Purpose Specialist Autism Service Providers, providing a range of services to individuals of all ages. We are inspired every day to make a difference in the lives of people with Autism and are deeply committed to assisting them to achieve the life and opportunities they choose.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to upholding our values on equity, diversity and inclusion in our recruitment and workplace culture – a place where everyone feels valued, heard and supported. We strive to make our roles and workplace accessible to people with disability and culturally appropriate to individuals of an Aboriginal and Torres Strait background.

Apply Now

To apply, click “Apply Now” below to upload your resume and cover letter.

The Autism Association of WA is a Child Safe Organisation and is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all children.

No agency referrals will be accepted at this time.