Empower Independence as an Occupational Therapist in the Great Southern

We are seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join our team and support individuals across the Great Southern region. This rewarding role offers a varied caseload, working with both fee-for-service clients and NDIS participants. You’ll have the opportunity to apply your professional expertise across diverse settings, empowering people to achieve greater independence and quality of life, while contributing to a supportive and collaborative team environment.

About Us

Amity Health is a well-respected not-for-profit organisation, providing country people with the best possible access to health services.

We work in partnership with government and non-government agencies, and health and service providers to offer services support, advocacy, leadership and coordination in the delivery and promotion of primary health care in the Great Southern, Midwest, South-East Coastal Goldfields, Southwest and Wheatbelt regions.

We provide a range of funded programs, as the needs of our rural and remote communities’ change. Because of this, the scope and number of programs is diverse, continuing to evolve as and when required.

About the Role

As an Occupational Therapist within our Community Allied Health Team, you will provide services to children and adults in the Great Southern Region through government funded programs and fee for service.

Your responsibilities will include:

Planning and implementing occupational therapy intervention for a selected caseload using a range of service delivery models.

Communicating effectively with clients, family and community participants to ensure optimal outcomes.

Participating in community education and promotion of occupational therapy services.

Liaising with stakeholders, such as state and non-government organisations, plus other allied health professionals for coordinated continuous client care.

This is a full-time position (38 hours per week), with some travel required within the Lower Great Southern region.

Still interested?

Our team is seeking someone who can support people to engage in everyday activities that bring meaning and purpose to the lives we live.

Our must haves are:

Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Therapy and eligible for registration by the occupational Therapy board of Australia.

Proven ability to appropriately apply evidence-based principles of clinical assessment and intervention knowledge to individual and / or group client management in a primary health care setting.

Sound understanding and knowledge of primary health care in regional Western Australia.

Knowledge and understanding of NDIS & reporting requirements.

Ability to function effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.

Demonstrated high level of written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.

Demonstrated ability to apply effective time management and organisational skills.

Ability to undertake travel within the region, including remote areas.

Ability to obtain a WWCC, NDIS Clearance and NPC.

Current a valid drivers’ licence.

Why Join Us?

We’re a not-for-profit organisation grounded in values of Fairness, Integrity, Responsibility and Enjoyment. When you work with us, you’ll find more than a job - you’ll discover a community that:

Believes in the dignity of every individual.

Collaborates across sectors to build healthier, stronger communities.

You’ll also enjoy:

Salary packaging options to boost your take-home pay.

A team culture which is high performing purpose driven, built on trust and mutual support.

How to Apply

Applications close 19 October 2025, but we may appoint earlier for the right candidate. This role is open now, and we’d love to hear from you. If you have any queries or would like a copy of the JDF please email [email protected].

We Welcome All People

We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and lived experiences, including First Nations people, people with disability, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and others committed to inclusive practice.

If there’s anything we can do to make the recruitment process more accessible, we’re here to help.