Overview
Life Skills Hub is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our team as Team Leader. This is an opportunity to combine meaningful clinical work with supervision, team development, service improvement, and clinical leadership within a genuinely supportive multidisciplinary environment. We are looking for someone who enjoys supporting clinicians, developing future therapists, strengthening team culture, and helping others thrive. At Life Skills Hub, our Team Leaders remain connected to clinical practice while playing a key role in supporting Occupational Therapists, Allied Health Assistants, students, and the broader multidisciplinary team. You will work closely with our Directors, General Manager, Senior OTs, and leadership team to strengthen clinical quality, support staff development, and help shape the future direction of our Occupational Therapy service. Life Skills Hub was built with a strong understanding of allied health practice, including leadership from our Director, who is an Occupational Therapist and genuinely understands the realities of client care, clinical workload, and the day-to-day demands of this work. Our team is made up of Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, Dietitians, Allied Health Assistants, Mentors, and supportive admin staff who work collaboratively to create meaningful outcomes for clients and families.
What we offer
* Flexible working arrangements
* Dedicated administration support
* Minimum 3 hours scheduled administration time daily
* Shared team lunch break at 12:30pm each day
* Professional development budget and paid PD days
* Additional whole-team PD days each year
* Fortnightly supervision and leadership meetings
* Monthly reflective practice sessions
* Laptop provided
* Travel allowance for community-based services
* Extensive therapeutic resources
* Dedicated team culture budget and social events
* Genuine influence over service development and innovation
* Reduced clinical expectations to allow time for supervision, mentoring, service development, and team support
* A workplace that values people, not just productivity
Key responsibilities
* Supporting and supervising Occupational Therapists across all stages of their career
* Facilitating peer supervision and reflective practice
* Contributing to clinical quality and service improvement initiatives
* Supporting clinical decision-making and team problem solving
* Building relationships within the community and representing Life Skills Hub externally
* Maintaining a reduced clinical caseload while influencing the broader direction of the OT team
About you
You are an experienced Occupational Therapist who enjoys helping others succeed.
You might be looking for
* Looking to further develop your leadership and supervision skills
* A chance to influence culture and clinical quality
* Greater variety beyond direct therapy sessions
* A workplace where your ideas are welcomed
* An opportunity to help shape the next generation of clinicians at Life Skills Hub
If you enjoy leading, collaboration, innovation, and creating positive outcomes for both clients and clinicians, we'd love to hear from you.
Qualifications
* Approved qualification in Occupational Therapy
* Current registration with AHPRA
* Current Working With Children Check
* Current NDIS Workers Check
* Completion of \"Through Their Eyes\" training or equivalent.
* Eligible to obtain Medicare Provider numbers
Application questions
Your application will include the following questions:
* Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
* How many years' experience do you have as an Occupational Therapy Team Leader?
* How many years' experience do you have in an Occupational Therapy Role?
* Are you currently registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)?
* Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check?
* Do you have a current NDIS Worker Screening Check?
* Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment?
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