Therapists

About the Role

Are you a passionate, energetic and caring Speech Pathologist, Occupational Therapist or Psychologist looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people with Autism and their families?

Join our Therapist Talent Pool and be considered for future opportunities across our growing Therapy Team. We offer full-time and part-time opportunities across our hubs in East Fremantle, Joondalup, Midland and Shenton Park, depending on upcoming vacancies and your area of expertise.

As part of our collaborative multidisciplinary team, you’ll work alongside experienced clinicians and have access to comprehensive training, clinical supervision and opportunities to develop your skills and explore areas of clinical interest.

In this role, you will:

• Deliver individualised, person-centred therapy: Provide evidence-informed assessment, intervention and support tailored to the strengths, goals and needs of each individual and their family.
• Work collaboratively with families and communities: Partner with parents, carers, schools and other key stakeholders to support participation, inclusion and meaningful outcomes across home, school and community settings.
• Be part of a multidisciplinary team: Collaborate and learn from a knowledgeable and supportive team, with regular team meetings, clinical supervision, joint sessions and opportunities to share knowledge across disciplines.
• Enjoy variety in your day: Provide a combination of hub-based therapy and community visits, with opportunities to work across different ages, presentations and areas of clinical practice.
• Grow your clinical passion: Develop your skills and explore specialist pathways across areas relevant to your discipline, including communication, AAC, mealtimes, social communication, emotional regulation, sensory processing, independence, assessment and diagnostic services.
• Lead and contribute to group programs: Develop and facilitate group-based programs that support communication, social participation, play, regulation, independence and relationships.
• Do more of what you love: Be supported by a dedicated operations team with scheduling, funding, billing and administrative support, allowing you to focus on your clinical work.
• Make a difference in the community: Participate in community events, projects and partnerships that promote inclusion and meaningful participation for people with Autism.

Benefits
There are many benefits to working at the Association, here are just a few.

• Collaboration: Work in a collaborative team where everyone's ideas are valued, and success is achieved together!
• Positive Impact: Your role will help individuals live their best, most fulfilling life.
• Financial benefits: Save on everyday expenses with unique access to discounts with Westpac, Medibank, and other major brands and retailers.
• Salary packaging: up to $15,900 per annum + up to $2,650 for meals and entertainment. Salary packaging allows you to pay for your expenses with money from your salary before tax is taken out. Pay less tax, and your take home pay increases!
• Fitness Passport: Heavily discounted access to multiple gyms, group fitness and aquatic facilities across Perth metropolitan area.
  

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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.

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.