Are you an experienced Therapy Assistant with a passion to work with our elderly clients?

Do you want to make a difference in someone’s life by assisting them to enjoy a full and independent life in their own home? We would love to hear from you!

Our Therapy Assistants work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide assistance in all aspects of day-to-day care and individualised therapy, lifestyle and leisure programs to meet the needs of our clients who live in the community. 

Under the direction of physiotherapists and occupational therapists you will work independently and travel to our clients’ homes to provide engaging programs that assist our clients to work toward their functional goals. 

This is a permanent part-time position working:

• 3 days per week, 45 hours per fortnight
• Working either Wednesday, Thursday and Friday or Monday, Wednesday or Friday (Friday is essential)
• Typical hours would be 8am-4pm or 8.30-4.30pm

Brightwater can offer you:

• Travel within the community and receive an allowance of $0.99 cents per km
• The ability to salary package – meaning you can legitimately pay less tax and increase your take-home pay
• Our unique staff benefits program, including access to BrightwaterPlus which gives you discounts with over 370 retailers and heavily discounted gym membership with access to 65 facilities across Perth
• Extensive learning and development opportunities

To be suitable for this role, you must possess:

• Certificate III or IV in Allied Health Assistance (or progress towards)
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with people from diverse backgrounds and experiences
• The ability to prioritise your workload, problem solve, and work safely and efficiently under pressure without direct supervision
• A positive, proactive and a client-focused approach
• A First Aid Certificate (less than 3 years old) including CPR less than 12 months old
• Current valid driver’s licence to drive in Western Australia, as defined by the WA Department of Transport. (essential)
• A reliable, insured car (essential)
• A satisfactory National Police Clearance that is less than one year old

In 2026, Brightwater celebrates 125 years in the aged care and disability services sector where care is at our core. We stand beside our clients during times of personal change, using experience and understanding to be the support they need. We are ready for the complexities that come with ageing and disability, including dementia, Huntington’s disease and acquired brain injury.

If you share a spirit that is caring, authentic, progressive and courageous then please submit your application through the online portal by COB 12 April 2026, however, shortlisting will begin immediately. Please note that Brightwater reserves the right to close the advert prior to this date.

For further enquiries not listed in the job description, please contact Helen via [email protected] or 0437 624 760

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