Community Services and Development,Healthcare & Medical
A little about us:
EverAbility Group have a long and proud history of providing services for people with disability across Western Australia and Tasmania. Together, our team of nearly 200 staff and over 500 volunteers support our growing group of diverse services.
Our services at EverAbility Group include:
VisAbility - our specialised service supporting people with low or no vision..
Guide Dogs WA and Guide Dogs Tasmania – our iconic service raising and training life changing assistance dogs.
Kites Children’s Therapy – our early intervention support, advice and solutions service transforming the lives of children and their families living with disability or developmental challenges.
Job Description
Join Our Team as an Occupational Therapist – Make a Meaningful Impact Every Day in the lives of our adult clients!
About the role:
Are you a passionate and dedicated Occupational Therapist looking to make a real difference in people’s lives? We’re seeking a motivated professional to provide effective, efficient, and responsive services that support our adult client community’s diverse needs. In this vital role, you will deliver high-quality Occupational Therapy services, including assessments and advice to enhance daily living, support with assistive technologies and equipment, and practical guidance aligned with our mission, vision, and values. If you’re committed to empowering individuals through expert care and innovative solutions, we’d love to hear from you!
This is a fixed-term part time role (12 month, 0.6FTE) for parental leave cover.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver tailored assessments and therapy to enhance functional independence and quality of life.
Using a person-centred approach undertake clinical assessment and support the access to specialised assistive technology and equipment
Monitor service delivery to ensure it meets company policies, procedures, standards and contractual obligations
Maintain accurate, timely documentation and case plans within our Client Management System
Report issues relating to or impacting service delivery to the Program Manager
Contribute to process improvement and service excellence
Mentor OT students and support professional development within the team
Other duties as required
Desired Skills and Experience
Skills and Attributes:
Essential:
A tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy (or related field)
Demonstrated understanding of person-centred care
Up-to-date knowledge of philosophy, legislation, standards and policies relating to disability and aged community care services in both the state and national arena
Strong interpersonal, communication, and analytical skills
Ability to travel to client sites and service locations as required
Previous experience in disability, community, or health sectors preferred
Proven ability to think innovatively and deliver outcomes in line with best practice
Desirable:
Experience supporting clients with disability, vision impairment, or acquired brain injury
Knowledge of NDIS and funding frameworks
Proficiency in recommending and prescribing assistive technologies
Required Compliance Documentation
National Police Clearance
NDIS Worker Screening Check
Valid WA Driver’s Licence
APHRA Registration
Bachelor of Science (Occupational Therapy) or equivalent
Annual Influenza Vaccination
Benefits:
In return, you will be rewarded with:
Up to 3 days additional paid leave during year-end holiday season!
Salary packaging, an opportunity to increase your take-home pay!
Option to purchase additional leave
17.5% annual leave loading, where applicable
Ongoing professional development and training
Employee Assistance Program
How to apply?
Ready to make a difference? Click Apply and let’s chat about what life at EverAbility could look like for you.
Applications close at 4:00 PM on Sunday, 3 August 2025. Please note: interviews may begin before the closing date and the advertisement may close early — we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
For further information please contact Kirsty McAullay, Senior Program Manager Independent Living Services – VisAbility at kirsty.mcaullay@visability.com.au
We encourage people with disability and of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background to apply. Everyone is welcome, as we are an inclusive and diverse workplace.
