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3 current opportunities

Occupational Therapist Position/Senior/New Grad
Cannington FullTime
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Occupational Therapist Position – Nulsen Therapy  

Permanent Fulltime or Parttime position. Part time (0.6-0.8)

Join an industry-leading community service provider, you’ll have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of people with disability.

Enjoy a varied, interesting, and challenging caseload where you’ll be thinking on your toes, collaborating with team members to achieve the best outcomes for your clients and empowering people with disability to live their best life.

It’s 2025, which means flexibility is a must! You’ll get the best of both worlds where you can work from home and the office, interspersed with getting out on the road to visit clients in their homes (24/7 supported living accommodation) and out in the community.

Among the many other benefits of the role (which you’ll read below!), you’ll finish each day knowing you’ve made a difference in the life of someone with disability, which, in the end, is what the job’s all about.

You will be responsible for:

  • Liaising with external stakeholders, such as other health professionals, NDIA- related entities, family members, educational staff, and community members to provide individualised support plans.
  • Providing evidence-based Occupational therapy assessments and services, to participants in their home and community environments, based on their goals.
  • Providing therapy services individually and as a member of an inter-disciplinary team.
  • Providing accurate, timely and high-quality reports.
  • Documentation of and reporting on intervention strategies.
  • Providing support to senior clinical staff by contributing to initiatives related to areas such as clinical service delivery and continuous improvement.
  • Recommendation of appropriate assistive technology in accordance with NDIS guidelines, based on participants goals and funding.
  • Consultation through the provision of advice and information to participants, service users, families, and staff as appropriate.
  • Supervision, support and mentoring of other staff.
  • Work collaboratively with NDIS participants, families and supporting networks to improve effectiveness and drive positive outcomes.
  • Work within the NDIS funding framework and meet Nulsen compliance and quality standards.
  • This role will involve travelling to clients in varied locations.

Essential Criteria:

  • Bachelor of Applied Science (Occupational Therapy) or approved equivalent or limited/registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
  • Graduates encouraged to apply.
  • Demonstrated interpersonal skills.
  • Clear understanding of the needs and rights of people living with disability, and of the concepts of social role valorisation, inclusion, active support, and quality of life.
  • Demonstrated ability in assessment and clinical reasoning which supports planning, implementing, and evaluating Occupational Therapy services with the purpose of achieving the highest possible quality of life for people living with disability. 
  • Ability to work effectively and collaboratively as a team member with clients, and all other stage holders, relating to participants.The ability to relate to participants and their families
  • High level of written and verbal communication skills.
  • The ability to relate to participants and their families.

You will also need the following compliances:

  • Australian driver’s license
  • Australian working rights
  • NDIS Workers Screening Check
  • First Aid

What we offer:

  • A salary range of $90784 to $119429 package  + super (depending on experience) + salary packaging of up to $18,550.
  • Three additional days of leave per year - on top of annual and personal leave - for you to do what you like.
  • Paid Parental Leave 
  • Ongoing professional development and in-house training
  • Flexible working arrangements including the ability to work from home 
  • IT provided- including laptop and phone
  • Generous Long Service Leave
  • Personal/Carers/Compassionate Leave and other leave options
  • Annual Flu Vaccination Program
  • Additional superannuation contributions options available
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Program

Grow with us! 

We invest in your growth with a $2,500 annual professional development allowance and 20 paid hours per year dedicated to learning and career development. Whether it’s courses, conferences, or certifications, we support the path you choose.

Keen to learn more about this exciting opportunity? 

Get in touch with Senior Occupational Therapist Vishu Deshmukh - 0477 013 435

People and Planning Officer, on 6253 4700 for more information or proceed straight to submitting your application.

Applications close: 7 November 2025.

Please be advised we may proceed with interviews prior to the closing date.

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Staff Resources Officer - Part Time
Cannington PartTime
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Staff Resources Officer Positions Available - Cannington Head Office 

Parttime 40hr position

(Mon to Fri 0800 - 1200)

About us

For over 70 years, Nulsen has been a leading not-for-profit disability service provider in Perth, WA. We provide Supported Independent Living services in SDA and non-SDA homes as well as occupational therapy, speech pathology, dietetics, physiotherapy, and participant engagement services. With people-centred values to empower people to achieve their goals, we ensure each home is set up to suit the needs and personalities of the people who live there. Many of the people we support have complex disability.

Our vision is a community where everyone belongs and feels connected.

Our purpose is to empower people to live their best life. 

About you:

Join our staff resourcing team as a parttime Staff Resourcing Officer. You will work with a variety of people, be self-motivated and ability to work independently as well as in a team. This is a busy role, so being organised, able to juggle priorities and having strong problem-solving skills is a must.

Please advise in your application the position you are applying for. This role will require the successful candidate/s to be a part of the rostering on-call team. 

What you’ll ideally need:

  • Previous experience in roster preparation for approximately 200 staff
  • Knowledge or experience with scheduling software and workforce planning
  • Strong administrative and coordination skills
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal relationship skills and reliability
  • Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team.
  • Exceptional customer service skills
  • Able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.

The job role includes:

  • Covering of shifts in a timely, effective manner
  • Coordination of buddy shifts for new and existing employees
  • Development of rosters for Full-Time, Part-Time and casual support workers
  • Provide information and support to managers and staff relating to rosters
  • Participate in special projects related to the rostering system by coordinating internal and external resources
  • Upkeep of electronic rostering system by liaising with external service providers
  • Liaise with the Payroll Department and Managers concerning employee pays
  • Working in accordance with the SCHADS Award and the ability to interpret relevant clauses. 
  • Rostering on-call for 1 week. 

What we give back:

Being part of this enthusiastic team, you will learn the ins and outs of Nulsen and develop your skills on an operational level. Even from behind a desk, rostering plays a large part in providing quality of life to those we support.

What you'll need:

  • Australian Driver's Licence
  • Full Australian Working Rights 
  • NDIS Workers Screen Clearance

Ready to Make a Difference? If you're ready to be part of a team that values your expertise and offers an excellent workplace experience, apply today!

Applications close Friday 7 November 2025. 

 Please be advised we may proceed with interviews prior to closing date.

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Nulsen Casual Support Workers
Summerton Village
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Nulsen Casual Support Worker 

We are seeking experienced Support Workers to provide support for residents with complex behavioural and physical support needs within their home.

Successful applicants to have good availability including morning, afternoon, weekends and sleep shifts. 

About you 

You are passionate about supporting people. You believe that every person deserves the opportunity to live their best life.  Although no two days are the same and some days can be more challenging, you are resilient and love what you do! You are resourceful and can use your own strengths and creativity to manage dynamic situations, whilst being able to build meaningful connections with the people that you support. 

Could this person be you?

For 70 years, Nulsen Disability Services is known to provide the highest quality services and support to people with complex disability in WA. We foster a culture of compassion, dignity, and empowerment for the people we support, and we live by our person-centred values day-in, day-out!

You will be working within a multi-disciplinary team to facilitate the delivery of quality Supported Independent Living (SIL) services and support people to achieve positive outcomes.

Our next induction and commencement date will be held 1 December 2025. This involves a 9-day paid induction where you will be equipped with the best training and knowledge to be a Disability Support Worker at Nulsen.

What you’ll bring to the role:

  • A minimum 2-years experience supporting individuals with complex physical and behavioural supports. 1 year experience supporting individuals with complex physical supports. 
  • Exceptional communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively.
  • A strong understanding of positive behaviour support and active support. 
  • Flexibility, resilience, and the ability to use your initiative.
  • Have flexible availability to fit in with our current rosters (including morning, afternoon, weekend, night, split and/or short shifts) and supporting community access. 

What you’ll need:

  • A full Australian Driver’s Licence.
  • Full work rights in Australia.
  • NDIS Workers Screen Clearance 
  • NDIS Workers Orientation Module 
  • Current First Aid Certificate (HLTAID011) including CPR with at least six months validity.

Ready to Make a Difference? If you're ready to be part of a team that values your expertise and offers an excellent workplace experience, apply today!

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