Allied Health Professionals have a diverse and role, offering opportunity to assist job seekers who have complex barriers to employment by conducting assessments, undertaking a variety of therapeutic interventions, facilitating groups, and, providing recommendations to appropriate vocational and non-vocational services.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply as we want you and the cultural knowledge you possess to help us build our wellness team.  The position is therefore only open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people with Australian Citizenship. The successful applicant will be required to provide evidence to confirm that they are an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person.

• This is a permanent opportunity, offering flexible work options -  including telehealth opportunities 
• Flexibility for full or part time hours available
• National role - work anywhere in Australia

Key duties of the role will include:

• Conduct thorough assessments of candidates with a range of disability and barriers to employment;
• Offer counselling intervention as needed, utilising various psychological methodologies;
• Refer candidates to additional external support services to help address barriers;
• Provide evaluations on assessments and monitor the progression of cases;
• Liaise with medical professionals and community agencies on behalf of candidates; and
• Provide training and guidance to atWork staff on psychological services and procedures.
• Opportunity to work closely with our team of Indigenous Mentors throughout our different service regions across Australia

• Part-time, 3 days a week 8:30am-4:30pm
• Ringwood East
• $32 per hour + Salary Packaging

What You’ll Be Doing

Join our Child Development and School Readiness Allied Health Teams and provide paediatric Allied Health support to children under 7 years. Our community health program is looking for someone who enjoys working with young children in group settings and who is keen to learn from our skilled team of clinicians. You will be involved with supporting the Parent Child Mother Goose (PCMG) group programs, therapeutic groups for Speech Pathology and Occupational Therapy and resource development for clinicians. You will also help clinicians provide goal-focused care using evidence-based strategies, maintain documentation and databases, and ensure cultural sensitivity in communication with clients. Additionally, the role involves preparing resources and implementing programs, maintaining equipment, and contributing to the overall coordination of services. The ideal candidate will be a team player, have excellent IT skills and great communication.

To view a copy of the full Position Description, click here. Alternatively, for more information please contact Rosalie Brodie at [email protected] or Sheila Ferris (Manager) at [email protected] 

What’s In It For You

Compensation: Generous Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging of up to $15,900 free income tax per year and up to $2,650 additional tax-free money to spend towards meals and entertainment 

Culture: Engaging, inclusive, and supportive team environment

Variety: No two days are the same. You’ll be working across our Ringwood East office and outreach sites.

Professional Development: Support for you to develop and prosper as well as mentoring and supervision.

The Team

Collaborating with other passionate and supportive professionals within a variety of disciplines, include Occupational Therapists, Speech therapists and another Allied Health Assistant, our team is dedicated to giving clients the best possible support and long-term outcomes.

Congratulations on your upcoming graduation! We're excited to get to know you and share how our 12-month ActionPacked Graduate Program can launch your fulfilling career. We are specifically searching for Occupational Therapy or Speech Pathology graduate!

At Ability Action Australia, we are committed to empowering people with disability, of all ages, to ‘get more out of life today!’ Equally, we’re dedicated to uplifting and celebrating our exceptional people for the important work they do.

Packed with Benefits – Opportunity to earn up to $100K+ in salary and benefits

You've put in the years of hard work, and now it's time for the rewards! At Ability Action Australia, we've got an array of perks to make your transition into a rewarding career truly fantastic.

• A guaranteed salary of $83,250 including super
• A kilometre reimbursement of $0.92c/km
• An external CPD allowance up to $1,500 
• Multiple performance-based incentive programs
• A laptop and smartphone
• A quality clinical toolkit to get you started
• Professional indemnity insurance
• Access to salary packaging and novated leasing
• Exclusive discounts on travel, health insurance and gym membership

But what genuinely sets us apart is the incredible support system you'll find at Ability Action Australia – a dedicated team that’s by your side throughout your growth journey.

Packed with Support & Development

We believe in providing our team members with great career pathways, and we start at the very beginning. Our 12-month ActionPacked Graduate Program is designed to accelerate your learning and development within a supportive environment.

• Professional Development: Kick-off with an immersive 12-week program followed by monthly clinical workshops and personal growth sessions. We offer an abundance of training opportunities to align with your interests and strengthen your practice.
• A Team Committed to Your Success: With weekly 1:1 supervision, an experienced buddy, clinical mentors, group supervision, and fortnightly training, you’re part of a team that genuinely cares about your development and engagement.
• NDIS Support: Working in the NDIS can be deeply fulfilling and rewarding, but we understand you might be nervous about your new role.  Our dedicated team is here to help build your knowledge, simplify the process, and even master the art of report writing.
• Flexibility: Choose where you work, be it from home, your favourite café, our clinical hubs, or team spaces – it's your call.
• Endless Opportunities: Whether you aspire to lead or specialise, Ability Action Australia’s growth and affiliation with the MedHealth group, ensures it’s all possible. A bright future starts here, and we’re here to support you to build your career.

Our Action-focused Graduates

We’re looking for Graduates who share our commitment to making a difference in the lives of people with disability and supporting them to ‘get more out of life today!’. Our ideal candidates are:

• Empathetic and driven to create meaningful, life-changing outcomes
• Embracing their potential and committed to developing their abilities through effort, learning and tenacity
• Passionate team players, willing to collaborate in a multidisciplinary team to achieve outcomes
• Energetic and ready to embrace exciting opportunities with enthusiasm and trust
• Committed to clear, simple communication so the people we support can easily understand what we do and why
• Registered with AHPRA / SPA or eligible to do so upon graduation

About the AAA-Team

Our name says it all – we focus on the ability of every person and take action, supporting them to ‘get more out of life today’. As a nationally registered NDIS provider of therapeutic, positive behaviour and employment supports, we work with people to understand their needs and barriers, then develop and action a plan that supports them to build capacity and maximise independence.

Our committed team members provide services in the community or in one of our accessible clinics. In our growing national organisation, we are focused on ensuring the people we support have choice in when and how they receive services.

At Ability Action Australia, find your purpose with the freedom to choose when and where you work. We're a values-driven, inclusive organisation that supports your growth, wellbeing, and offers exciting career opportunities.