Therapy Assistant

About the role

You’ll play a key role in supporting the delivery of an innovative new Assistive Technology program across diverse settings - based at our Ability TECH Malaga workshop. You will have opportunities to visit customers’ homes, community spaces, educational environments and engage with therapists. In fact, you’ll work closely with Allied Health and other professionals, family members and support workers as well as technically minded workshop staff, to ensure the equipment process and customer experience runs smoothly and effectively.

You’ll also have the opportunity to work hands‑on and get your hands dirty with assistive technology and therapy equipment, helping customers use devices that empower them to realise their abilities.

📅 Part‑time position (0.4 FTE), 12‑month contract

📍 Based at Ability TECH Malaga

In this role, you will:

- Assist therapists and collaborate with workshop, technical staff and other stakeholders to deliver a program.

- Prepare assistive technology related therapy resources, documentation and equipment to ensure programs run effectively.

- Liaise with customers, families, carers, colleagues, and community members to provide a coordinated therapy service.

About You

You’ll thrive in this role if you have:

- A passion and confidence for working with assistive technology and supporting people with disabilities

- Certificate IV in Disability Work, or are completing an allied health tertiary qualification, or have extensive relevant experience supporting people with disabilities and their family/supporters

- Ability to deliver services and complete tasks in consultation with therapists and workshop staff

- A collaborative and caring approach when working with customers and families

- Strong communication and organisational skills

Compliance requirements

- The right to work in Australia

- NDIS Worker Screening Check

- National Police Clearance (within 6 months)

- COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate

- Driver’s License

- Working with Children Check

- First Aid Certificate and CPR Certificate

- NDIS Workers Orientation Module

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

Why Ability WA?

Join a values‑led organisation making a genuine impact in the disability sector. Enjoy:

- Salary packaging up to $18.5K to boost take‑home pay

- 3 paid wellness days each year (pro rata)

- Flexible hours + work from home options (where possible)

- Paid parental leave and return‑from‑parental‑leave bonuses

- Employee assistance program

- A supportive team environment that shares knowledge generously

- Opportunities to grow and develop your skills

Ready to Apply?

Click apply to submit your application, including your resume and a cover letter outlining your suitability for this position.

Closing date:19/12/2025. Applications will be reviewed as received, so apply early

For questions, contact: Scott Langmead, Project Manager - Assistive Technology (scott.langmead@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.

We reserve the right to extend or withdraw this advertisement prior to the closing date.

Ability WA focuses on sourcing high calibre candidates through direct recruitment campaigns. Please do not send unsolicited agency CVs or contact Ability WA staff regarding unsolicited CVs.

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