Where the Perth OT jobs are
Perth occupational therapy roles are spread across Subiaco, Nedlands, Joondalup, Armadale, Fremantle, Midland, and the northern suburbs. Many clinicians work across two or three sites in a week, so a current driver licence and a comfortable commute are common requirements for community, NDIS, and aged care positions.
Perth has a concentrated public health system and a growing NDIS market, with specialist services spread between the northern and southern corridors. The mix runs from hospital rehabilitation and discharge planning to private paediatric clinics, aged care, and community caseloads funded through the NDIS.
Who hires occupational therapists in Perth
Major employers include North Metropolitan Health Service, South Metropolitan Health Service, Child and Adolescent Health Service, Rocky Bay, and Identitywa. Alongside them, smaller private practices, paediatric clinics, and NDIS providers employ a significant share of Perth OTs, so there is usually more than one route into the local market.
Public health services in WA generally advertise through central recruitment processes, while private and not-for-profit providers often hire directly. If you want a particular caseload or age group, it is worth approaching clinics before a role is advertised.
OT salaries and conditions in Perth
Advertised salaries in Perth typically sit between $80,000 and $115,000 depending on experience, setting, and whether the role is employee or contractor. Public health awards, salary packaging, and paid professional development can add several thousand dollars of value on top of the base figure.
New graduates should compare supervision and onboarding before salary, while experienced clinicians can negotiate for caseload caps, flexible hours, or a clinical specialisation. Always confirm whether travel time, report writing, and training are paid or expected outside billable hours.
Living and working in Perth
Perth is spread out and most community roles require a car. The city consistently ranks among Australia's more affordable capitals, and some employers offer country stipends for clinicians willing to travel to regional services. Think about how far you are willing to travel between clients, whether you need parking, and whether public transport can get you to the sites you will visit. A trial visit or a conversation with a local clinician can save a lot of second-guessing.
Browse the live Perth vacancies below, or set up a job alert so new roles in your preferred setting reach you as soon as they are approved. If you are open to regional work, the state page covers roles outside the Perth metro area.
