YesAbility is seeking an experienced Team Lead - Occupational Therapy to guide our OT team across Perth Metro and regional WA. The role balances leadership with direct client contact, driving service excellence and program development.

We value collaboration, ongoing CPD, and flexible work arrangements as we expand across metropolitan and regional locations, supporting diverse client groups within the NDIS framework.

Applications from: 13 July 2026 to 25 August 2026

Location: YesAbility, Perth Metro

Team Lead - Occupational TherapyYesAbility Perth Metro & Regional WA

About YesAbility

Join a values driven organisation that has been transforming lives for nine years. At YesAbility, we believe in kindness, collaboration, and strong 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:

• Team commitment- We invest heavily in building, retaining, and supporting a great team to achieve great outcomes for our participants.
• Lowest billables- We offer some of the lowest billable/KPI rates in the sector.
• High investment in training- Extensive staff training, supervision, and development.

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 allows you to shape service delivery while maintaining direct client contact.

You will work closely with Positive Behaviour Support Practitioners to support participants with behaviours of concern, restrictive practices, complex psychosocial disability, and high support needs. Experience supporting participants involved in child protection, youth justice, corrective services, forensic settings, and other complex systems is highly valued.

Key Responsibilities:

• Team leadership- Lead and mentor occupational therapists across metro and regional locations.
• Clinical supervision- Provide supervision and professional development guidance.
• Complex clinical work- Deliver high quality OT services to clients with complex needs.
• Multidisciplinary collaboration- Work with PBS practitioners, psychologists, and support coordinators.
• Compliance- Ensure adherence to NDIS standards and AHPRA requirements.
• Service development- Contribute to quality improvement and service innovation.
• Regional support- Assist with regional office expansion and team scaling.
• Functional Capacity Assessments
• Complex NDIS report writing
• Assistive Technology assessments & recommendations
• Home Modification assessments & recommendations
• SIL, SDA & Home & Living assessments & recommendations

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy
• Current AHPRA registration
• 3-5+ years clinical experience; leadership experience preferred
• Demonstrated experience in the NDIS and disability sector, supporting participants with intellectual disability, autism, psychosocial disability, mental health conditions, acquired brain injury, physical disability, and complex trauma
• Experience with behaviours of concern, justice involvement, child protection, and complex psychosocial presentations
• Strong understanding of NDIS service delivery
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Willingness to travel to regional locations
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and CPD

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary aligned with Health Professional Award Level 3
• 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: Carnarvon, Kalgoorlie, Geraldton, Albany, Bunbury, Broome, Karratha, Esperance

If you'd like more information, feel free to reach out to our HR team at