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About the Role

⏰Part Time (0.6 FTE)

📅 Fixed Term 3 Month Contract

📍Coolbinia (flexible)

We are inviting expressions of interest for an Allied Health Student Placement Project Lead. This short-term project offers a unique opportunity to design and implement an innovative, disability-specific Allied Health student placement model in collaboration with university partners and Rocky Bay.

This role will play a critical part in strengthening future workforce pipelines, enhancing the quality of student placements, and supporting sustainable supervision approaches, all while delivering meaningful outcomes for our customers.

In this role, you’ll:

• Lead the design and implementation of a multidisciplinary student placement model tailored to disability services
• Partner with universities and Rocky Bay teams to co-design sustainable placement frameworks and strengthen external partnerships
• Identify and embed best-practice approaches to student supervision, support and workforce development
• Ensure alignment with organisational priorities and customer-centred outcomes
• Identify, communicate and manage all key influences, including risks and associated issues
• Manage key project elements including risks, issues, budgets, and resource allocation
• Provide clear reporting, insights, and recommendations to stakeholders and leadership

About You

You will bring:

• Allied Health qualification with experience in the supervision of Allied Health students
• Experience in project leadership and delivery, ideally in healthcare, disability, or community services
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build partnerships across organisations and sectors
• Knowledge or interest in student placements, training pathways, or workforce development
• Excellent communication, planning and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work collaboratively and drive outcomes within a short-term project timeframe
• Commitment to inclusion and improving lives in the community

• Current right to work in Australia and ability to obtain required checks (NDIS Worker Screening, National Police Clearance, Driver’s Licence)

At Ability WA, we care about finding the right fit. Even if you don't meet 100% of the selection criteria, we encourage you to apply.

Ready to Apply?

Click apply to submit your resume and cover letter (maximum one page). Applications will be reviewed as received, so apply early!

For questions, contact:

Hannah Shackleton, Strategic Project Manager - Hannah.Shackleton@abilitywa.com.au

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.