Speech Pathologist | Occupational Therapist - North & South
- Positive work environment with a passionate team.
- North & South locations
- Choice of Early Intervention or school aged team
About the Role
We are looking to grow both our Early Intervention and School Age Therapy teams, with dedicated and caring therapists who are passionate about making a difference for Autistic individuals and their families.
In this role, you will:
- Work closely with your colleagues in a large multi-disciplinary team, providing high quality therapy services to individuals with Autism and their families
- Provide consultation and education to families and key stakeholders to create inclusion and participation at home, school and in the community.
- Have opportunities to implement specialist programs, supporting social communication, mealtimes, Positive Behaviour Support Programs and more, including our range of group therapy curriculums, parent coaching workshops, and other evidence based programs.
- Be based from one of our therapy hubs and travel within your local geographical area to people’s homes, schools, and community settings to provide quality family centred services
- Lead specialist therapy groups across a range of ages and skill areas
- Depending on your area of expertise, complete specialist assessments for Augmentative and Alternate Communication or Functional Capacity
About You
The successful applicant will have excellent communication skills and a passion to dream big for people with Autism to live their best lives.
- Additional requirements for the role include:
- A relevant tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology or Occupational Therapy
- Membership or registration with your appropriate professional body
- Experience working with children and/or adults with disability and their families is desirable
To join our team you will be required to complete required clearances including a NDIS Workers Check.
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.
- Access to an extensive range of resources, therapy tools and assessments
- Support from operational staff to assist with client resource making, scheduling, and rostering
- Generous rebates for service-related travel with additional access to pool cars
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance at no cost
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 Autistic individuals and are deeply committed to assisting them to achieve the life and opportunities they choose.
We are an equal opportunity employer registered with the NDIS. 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.
Apply Now
To apply, click “Apply Now” below to upload your resume and cover letter. Applications close 25th February 2026, but please apply as soon as possible as shortlisting may occur prior to this date.
The Autism Association of WA is a Child Safe Organisation and is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all children.
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