Occupational Therapist – Early Intervention North, Central

About the Role

Due to internal promotions and growth, we have an exciting opportunity to join our passionate early intervention team in North, Central or East, supporting children with autism and their families. We celebrate each child's individual strengths and support their growth in play, motor development, emotional regulation, and participation in everyday routines.

At AAWA, you'll be part of a collaborative team that is committed making a difference, fostering inclusive communities, and celebrating the wins, big and small. As a leading provider of disability support services, we are committed to delivering a holistic, family-centred therapy approach, recognising the vital role early intervention plays in giving every child the best possible start in life.

In this role, you will:

• Complete assessments and develop individualised goals:
  Use a strengths-based approach to assess areas of support, and collaborate with families to set meaningful goals aligned with NDIS goals and family priorities
• Deliver individualised and family-centred therapy:
  Support independence, motor skills, emotional regulation, sensory processing, play and engagement in daily activities. Work closely with families to embed strategies into everyday routines and support participation meaningful environments such as home, school, and community settings.
• Be part of a team:
  Collaborate and learn from a knowledgeable and supportive multidisciplinary team; be part of a hub with regular team meetings, joint sessions and team building activities.
• Enjoy variety in your day
  : Provide a combination of hub-based therapy and community visits in your local area. Lead our curriculum based group programs focused on play, regulation, motor skills, independence and social engagement.
• Grow your passion:
  Develop your clinical pathway by joining our specialised teams, including our AAC Team and/or Mealtime Management Team.
• Do more of what you love:
  Be supported by a team of operations staff to assist with resource making, scheduling, funding and billing, so you can focus on your clinical work.
• Build strong community connections:
  Engage with families, educators, and community partners to promote inclusion and create meaningful outcomes for children

About You

You enjoy working with autistic individuals and their families to ensure a total communication approach is achieved for all.

You're a compassionate, motivated Occupational Therapist who:

• Holds a tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy and current AHPRA registration
• Is passionate about working with young children and their families in early childhood settings
• Demonstrates a family-centred approach, with a passion for empowering individuals and supporting their independence
• Has strong communication skills and able to build rapport with clients, families, and other professionals
• Has the flexibility and initiative to work both independently and as part of a team
• Is committed to ongoing professional development and to delivering the highest standard of care
• Has required clearances, including an NDIS Workers Check.

Benefits

In addition to making meaningful difference in people's lives, we also offer:

• Investment in you:
  Become a leader in strengths focused, client-led therapy approach for autistic individuals with access to continuous internal and external learning opportunities. Whether it's upskilling though in house training, external professional development or attending master classes. We're committed to your professional growth.
• Time for your development:
  Gradually build your caseload over time and feel supported with our structured supervision framework, with regular 1:1 supervision and clinical group supervision with other Speech Pathologists.
• Career progression:
  Whether you're interested in leadership roles, specialised areas, or expanding your skills, we offer pathways to take your career to the next level.
• Financial benefits:
  Pay less tax by salary packaging up to $15,900 per annum plus up to $2,650 available for meals and entertainment. Save on everyday expenses with unique access to discounts with Westpac, Medibank, and other major brands and retailers.
• Fitness Passport
  : Heavily discounted access to multiple gyms, group fitness and aquatic facilities across Perth metropolitan area.

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.

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The Autism Association of WA is a Child Safe Organisation and is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all children.