Work with us, in a career that matters

Turn therapy plans into meaningful, everyday progress.

Join a supportive multidisciplinary team and help people of all ages, with a particular focus on Early Childhood Intervention, build skills, achieve their goals and realise their abilities.

As a Therapy Assistant, you will deliver therapy programs under the guidance of experienced allied health professionals while gaining valuable hands-on experience across a diverse range of settings. Alongside individual intervention, you will support clinicians to deliver therapy groups, including hydrotherapy, functional meal preparation, parent education and playgroups.

📍 Based in Coolbinia, supporting customers across our central and metropolitan service areas
📅 Permanent
⏰ Part-time or Full-time opportunity
🌊 Availability required for group programs and classes, including water-based therapy

About the role

No two days will look quite the same. You may support customers in their homes, community spaces, educational environments or swimming pools, working closely with Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists, Exercise Physiologists and other allied health professionals.

You will:

• Assist therapists to deliver individual and group therapy programs
• Support customers to work towards their therapy goals
• Prepare therapy resources and equipment to help programs run effectively
• Deliver services independently following handover and direction from therapists
• Work collaboratively with customers, families, carers, colleagues and community partners to provide coordinated support

What is it like working as a Therapy Assistant?

Hear from Rodna, one of our Therapy Assistants:

"No two days are the same, which is what I love about this job. I work with customers from six months old through to seniors, with different diagnoses and abilities. I also get to learn from an incredible team of therapists who are always supportive and willing to share their knowledge. You truly feel like part of a team here."

About You

You will bring one of the following:

• A Certificate IV in Disability Work, Allied Health Assistance or an equivalent qualification
• Current study towards an allied health qualification, such as Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy or Speech Pathology

You will also bring:

• Experience supporting people with disability
• Experience or an interest in Early Childhood Intervention (highly desirable)
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships
• Confidence delivering therapy programs independently following handover and guidance
• A commitment to individualised, inclusive and person-centred support
• An understanding of the NDIS, community inclusion, quality and safeguarding principles
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and everyday digital systems
• A willingness to travel across metropolitan locations to support customers and services

At Ability WA, we care about finding the right person. If this opportunity excites you but you don't meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

Compliance requirements

You will need to hold, or be willing to obtain:

• National Police Clearance
• Driver's Licence
• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Working with Children Check
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module
• First Aid Certificate
• Aquatic Rescue and CPR Certificates (maintained annually)
• Australian working rights

Why Ability WA?

You can expect:

• Salary packaging of up to $18,550 per year to increase your take-home pay
• Three wellness days per year (pro rata)
• A genuinely supportive multidisciplinary team that shares knowledge generously
• Leave loading, paid parental leave and return-to-work bonuses
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunities to grow and develop your skills and career

Ready to apply?

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click Apply and submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so we encourage you to apply early.

Questions?

For a confidential discussion about the opportunity, please contact Sally Mehan, Therapy Services Operations Manager, on 0447 299 115 or at Sally.Mehan@abilitywa.com.au.