1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicantsGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Motivate Kids is seeking a Director of Therapy who leads with heart and drives meaningful change. You'll guide one of South Australia's most respected paediatric therapy teams — and help shape the future of neuroaffirming care across the country. We’re not looking for average. We’re looking for a leader who is ready to make an extraordinary impact.Who Are We?Motivate Kids is a high-performing, values-driven paediatric therapy practice, proudly supporting neurodivergent children and their families across South Australia. We believe in delivering truly holistic care — with an approach grounded in sensory integration, polyvagal theory, evidence-based frameworks, and neuroaffirming care.We are a team of 40, including 28 passionate clinicians, united by a shared commitment to purpose, growth, and clinical excellence. As Director of Therapy, you’ll step into an executive leadership role reporting directly to the CEO.With our next chapter mapped out and a clear blueprint in hand, we’re ready to bring our vision to life! We’re seeking a Director of Therapy (D.O.T.) to join our executive team — a pioneering leader who will help shape the future of paediatric therapy with heart, courage, and innovation.About the RoleAs our Director of Therapy, you’ll lead the clinical heart of Motivate Kids with clarity, compassion, and consistency. You’ll bring vision to strategy and strategy to action — inspiring your team, empowering them to deliver exceptional therapy, and building what’s next.You'll be responsible for:Leading a high-performing, values-aligned therapy teamEmbedding best-practice frameworks across supervision, safety, documentation, and performanceEnsuring gold-standard therapy across all service streams — including Intensives, FCAs, Mealtime Therapy, Groups, and other specialised services.Manage therapist yield, working with our Office Manager to oversee therapist rostering and client onboardingBuilding layers of leadership and mentoring emerging leadersDeveloping scalable systems ready for national expansionIdentifying and implementing new service opportunities aligned with strategic prioritiesContributing to business growth through grant writing, partnership proposals, and tender submissionsParticipating in quarterly and annual executive team events to contribute to big-picture strategy, alignment, and innovationWe’re Looking for Someone Who...Has 5+ years in senior OT leadership role and thrives in fast-paced, purposeful environmentsIs clinically sharp, emotionally intelligent, and strategically drivenHas completed (or is open to) an MBA or AICD courseKnows what it means to lead a team with integrity, heart, and high standardsIs the type of person who played competitive sport, ran a business, or never gave up when things got hardBelieves that accountability is care, and growth happens on the edge of comfortYou’ll Be Measured By...Service model delivery and impactClinical leadership team performance & growthOT Yield & Room UtilisationCompletion of supervision & appraisal frameworksTherapist retention and onboarding successWhat Makes This Role UniqueYou’ll lead a team driven by purpose — one that’s reshaping what therapy can be.You’ll shape national strategy — this role is growing with the business.You’ll be in the arena — with systems, rhythms, and executive mentoring to support you.You’ll help build a service that others look to as the gold standard.You’ll shape a company that supports generations of families and clinicians.How to ApplyWe want to meet the authentic, courageous you!Your CVWhich of our values (connection, compassion, consistency, growth, wellbeing) most aligns with you and why?What does leadership mean to you?Your answers to the following three short-form questions (in a document or the body of your application):What’s a leadership moment you're most proud of — and what did you learn about yourself through it?Tell us about a time things didn’t go to plan — how did you handle it, and what did your team need from you?Where do you see the future of paediatric therapy heading — and what role do you want to play in shaping it?DetailsLocation: Broadview, South Australia (some travel may be required)Employment Type: Full-timeSalary: Competitive and aligned with experience — includes leadership mentoring and professional development budgetStart Date: Flexible for the right personReady to Lead the Future of Therapy? 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