Work with us, in a career that matters

About the Position 

The Practice Lead is a new role at Ability WA. As a Practice Lead you will play an important role in a Home & Living location. You’ll work hands-on alongside a team of support workers, modelling best practice, coaching your peers, and making sure the people we support are living meaningful, safe and self-directed lives. 

One Practice Lead will be allocated per home and will provide support to customers, mentor support workers and assist the Coordinator. 

Here’s what the role looks like day to day: 

• 60-80% on the floor – providing direct personal support in line with the customer support plans, including personal care, daily living tasks and community activities 

• 20-40% off the floor – time set aside to complete house administration, embed Ability WA initiatives and act as the first point of contact for customers and families 

• Embed Practice Leadership and active supports 

Please note: this role does not carry formal supervisory, performance management, or decision-making authority – escalation sits with the Community Services Coordinator 

📍Multiple opportunities across Perth metro 

⏰Part Time & Full Time 

About You 

You’re an experienced support worker who’s ready to step up and take a lead role – someone who your team mates naturally turn to, and who takes pride in doing things the right way.  

You’ll bring: 

• Experience in disability support or a related caring discipline 

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills 

• Solid planning and organisation – you can hold a shift together 

• Comfortable in use of Microsoft suite and Ability WA systems 

• A good working knowledge of contemporary disability practice 

• Comfortable providing all aspects of daily living and personal care to all genders 

• Must be able to drive wheelchair‑accessible vans 

• Familiarity with Practice Leadership and Active Support principles (or a genuine willingness to learn) 

• NDIS Worker Screening Check, National Police Clearance, First Aid (HLTAID011), valid Driver’s Licence 

• Full Australian work rights 

Recruitment Intake 

Once you’re successful, we’ll provide you with options across our network of SIL homes and match you to a house based on location, availability, and fit. We’ll keep you updated throughout the process.  

Applying once means you’re considered for multiple opportunities - no need to reapply. 

Ready to Apply?  

If you’re a support worker ready to lead from the floor, we’d love to hear from you. 

Click Apply to submit your resume and a brief cover letter telling us about your experience in disability support and what draws you to a Practice Lead role. 

Questions?

For questions about the role or recruitment process, email recruitment@abilitywa.com.au (please note, we do not accept applications via email). 

Some positions are designated female‑only, in line with Section 27 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA).  

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.  

We reserve the right to extend or withdraw this advertisement prior to the closing date.