PSYCHOLOGISTS & OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS

ABLEKIDS THERAPY SERVICES

1 Irene Street MT TARCOOLA, WA 6530 PSYCHOLOGISTS & OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS ANNUAL SALARY: $80,963 TO $124,516 PERMANENT FULL-TIME

Your New Practice

A professional allied health service that values being able to provide client-centred, evidence-based assessments and interventions for their clients. They work alongside their clients and their families to achieve in all areas of daily life. Their services include psychology, occupational therapy, speech pathology, physiotherapy and dietetics.

Their holistic practice works collaboratively with other community agencies and is responsive to clients' requirements.

They offer a range of approaches to meet the needs of their clients. These may include home, school and daycare visits and a wide range of group programs.

Your New Practice

Our client is a professional, multidisciplinary allied health service delivering client-centred, evidence-based assessments and interventions for children, young people and their families.

The practice works collaboratively with families, schools, early learning centres and community agencies to support participation across all areas of daily life. Services include Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Physiotherapy and Dietetics.

A flexible service model is offered, including clinic-based services, telehealth, home, school and daycare visits, group programs, and outreach services to regional and remote communities when required.

Your Next Director

You will be supported by a warm, approachable and highly experienced Director, an Occupational Therapist with over 20 years' experience working with children with developmental delays and disabilities.

As a working parent, the Director values work-life harmony, staff wellbeing, manageable caseloads and sustainable practice.

The Roles - Psychologists & Occupational Therapists

The practice is currently recruiting qualified Psychologists and Occupational Therapists to join its growing paediatric team. Each clinician will work within their professional scope of practice, contributing discipline-specific expertise within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.

Key Responsibilities (All Clinicians)

• Provide assessments, interventions and clinical consultations for children, adolescents and families
• Work with a predominantly paediatric caseload
• Deliver services in-clinic, via telehealth, and where appropriate in homes, schools, kindergartens and childcare centres
• Collaborate with families, educators and community stakeholders
• Participate in interdisciplinary planning and case discussions
• Maintain high-quality clinical documentation and reports
• Deliver services aligned with ethical, evidence-based practice standards

Additional Responsibilities - Psychologists

• Conduct psychological and psychometric assessments
• Provide clinical consultation, assessment and advice to clients, families and care teams
• Apply a psychological framework to guide therapy planning and interventions
• Support children and young people presenting with developmental, behavioural and mental health concerns

Additional Responsibilities - Occupational Therapists

• Conduct developmental, functional and participation-based assessments
• Provide early intervention and ongoing therapy for infants, preschool and school-aged children
• Address challenges impacting engagement in daily occupations
• Conduct home and community-based assessments where appropriate
• Apply an occupational therapy framework to guide intervention planning

Essential Qualifications & Registration

Psychologists

• Recognised tertiary qualification in Psychology
• General or Clinical Psychologist registration with AHPRA
• Overseas applicants must be eligible for AHPRA registration (or due within three months)
• Experience in paediatric practice and psychometric testing highly regarded

Occupational Therapists

• Degree in Occupational Therapy
• AHPRA registration or eligibility for registration
• Experience working with a paediatric population highly regarded
• Employer sponsorship may be available for suitable overseas candidates

Skills & Attributes (Both Roles)

• Ability to build rapport with children, families and stakeholders
• Strong written and verbal communication, including report writing
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Initiative, self-motivation and professional integrity
• Commitment to professional development and reflective practice
• Genuine passion for helping children achieve their full potential

Mandatory Requirements

• Working With Children Check (or willingness to obtain)
• National Police Clearance (or willingness to obtain)
• WA Driver's Licence (or ability to obtain)
• Current CPR certification (within the past three years)
• WA Department of Education Screening
• Ability to use own vehicle and mobile phone when required

Employment Conditions

• Flexible and negotiable working hours
• Some travel to schools, community settings or regional locations may be required
• Employment conditions aligned with the Health Professionals and Support Services Award 2020
• Remuneration commensurate with skills and experience

Why Join This Practice

• Values-driven leadership focused on clinician wellbeing
• Systems and technology designed to reduce administrative burden
• Workplace Wellbeing Model aimed at preventing burnout
• Manageable caseloads with dedicated planning and administration time
• Regular Lunch and Learn sessions
• Shared clinical resources and mentoring
• Supportive interdisciplinary team environment
• Modern clinic rooms with ample parking
• Professional development actively encouraged and supported
• Accommodation support may be available for relocating candidates
• A genuinely rewarding and meaningful career opportunity

Why Live in Geraldton

Geraldton is a thriving regional centre on Western Australia's Coral Coast, servicing major mining, agricultural, fishing and tourism industries.

Enjoy a relaxed coastal lifestyle with cafés, galleries, street art, stunning beaches, wildflowers and walking trails — offering an excellent balance between professional opportunity and quality of life.