Team Lead - Occupational Therapy YesAbility | Perth Metro & Regional WA
About YesAbility
Join a values-driven organization that's been transforming lives for 9 years. At YesAbility, we believe in kindness, collaboration, and partnerships to improve quality of life outcomes for people with intellectual disability, autism spectrum disorder, mental illness, brain injury, and trauma.
What Makes Us Different:
- Commitment to building, retaining and supporting a great team in order to help achieve great outcomes for our participants
- Lowest billables/KPI rates in the sector
- High investment in staff training, supervision and development
- Sector-leading outcomes and community impact
The Role
We're seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to lead our OT team and drive service excellence across our metro and regional operations. This senior clinical leadership role offers the opportunity to shape service delivery while maintaining direct client contact.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and mentor a team of occupational therapists across metro and regional locations
- Provide clinical supervision and career development guidance
- Deliver high-quality occupational therapy services to clients with complex needs
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including PBS practitioners, psychologists, and support coordinators
- Ensure compliance with NDIS standards and AHPRA registration requirements
- Contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives
- Support regional office expansion and team scaling
What You'll Bring:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy
- Current AHPRA registration as an Occupational Therapist
- Minimum 3-5 years clinical experience, with leadership/supervisory experience preferred
- Experience working with clients with intellectual disability, autism, mental health conditions, and complex trauma
- Strong understanding of NDIS framework and service delivery
- Excellent communication and team leadership skills
- Willingness to travel to regional locations as needed
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and CPD requirements
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary aligned with Health Professional Award Level 3
- Comprehensive professional development budget (~$3k annually)
- Clinical supervision and mentoring support
- Flexible working arrangements
- Opportunity to work across diverse client groups and service types
- Career progression opportunities in our expanding organization
- Supportive team culture focused on collaboration and outcomes
Locations:
- Primary base: Perth Metro (Level 1/87 Guthrie St, Osborne Park or U14/6 Production Road, Canning Vale)
- Regional travel to: Kalgoorlie, Geraldton, Albany, Bunbury, Broome, Karratha, Esperance
📌 Team Lead Occupational Therapy
🏢 Yesability
📍 Perth