## **PRIMARY DETAIL****The Role**Macquarie University Health is seeking an experienced **Team Leader, Lymphoedema Therapists** to join the Lymphoedema Clinic on a permanent part-time basis (up to 0.6 FTE). **This role is structured as a job-share arrangement with another Team Leader, offering a collaborative leadership model with shared accountability and clearly defined responsibilities.****Reporting to the Director of the Australian Lymphoedema Education, Research and Treatment Centre (ALERT) and working closely with the Lymphoedema Practice Manager**, this senior clinical leadership role provides professional, clinical and operational leadership across the lymphoedema therapy team, while contributing to the development and sustainability of specialist lymphoedema services. The role spans multiple specialist clinics (including diagnostic, surgical, lipedema and conservative services) and combines leadership responsibilities with the delivery of expert clinical care.**Key Accountabilities****Leadership and Service Development*** Lead, supervise and support lymphoedema therapists, including performance development and workforce planning.* Drive service development, quality improvement and efficient clinic operations.* Contribute to ALERT and allied health leadership forums and service reporting.* Work collaboratively within a job-share leadership model to ensure continuity of service delivery, effective decision-making and clear communication across the team.**Clinical Practice*** Provide advanced lymphoedema clinical care, including complex and specialist presentations.* Offer clinical guidance and support across the multidisciplinary team.* Support surgical pathways, including compression and post-operative care planning.**Education, Research and Engagement*** Coordinate education, professional development and student supervision.* Support integration of research and quality initiatives into clinical practice.* Maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders and external partners.**About You**You are an experienced lymphoedema clinician with proven leadership capability and a strong commitment to high-quality patient care, education and service improvement.You will bring:* Qualification in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy, with lymphoedema accreditation.* Current AHPRA registration.* Eligibility for membership with the Australasian Lymphology Association and NLPR listing.* Experience leading or supervising clinical teams.* Advanced clinical expertise in lymphoedema management.**Why Join Us** You'll play a key role in shaping the future of integrated healthcare in Australia. You'll join a supportive, collaborative team that is committed to delivering innovative, patient-centred care backed by world-class research and teaching.At, we know working together leads to better health outcomes. This happens when clinicians, researchers, students and staff unite to improve lives through compassionate, coordinated, effective care that is centred around the patient. .As Australia's first fully integrated academic health precinct on a university campus, we translate research into faster diagnoses, better treatments and integrated, evidence-based recovery pathways. In this environment, our students receive unique, hands-on learning experiences. That's how we Heal. Learn. Discover.We offer fantastic range ofEmployee Benefitsincluding:* Salary sacrifice options and excellent salary packaging benefits (including venue hire, meals, entertainment and novated leasing) so you have great potential to maximise your income working for us* Post graduate study and ongoing education support through scholarship programs* Macquarie University Childcare at a reduced staff rate* Extensive Macquarie University facilities including sporting facilities, gym and pool*More information about our employee benefits can be found**.***Pre-Employment Checks**Macquarie University Health cultivates a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity. Prior to completion of an offer of employment, preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for. Your employment is conditional upon the completion and maintenance of all role-required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to Macquarie University Health.**Note:** This position requires you to comply with occupational screening, assessment and vaccination requirements in line with Macquarie University Health policies. You must hold a current and valid NSW Working with Children Check and may be required to satisfy MQ Health that you meet all background checks (including criminal record check).**To Apply**To be considered, please submit your **CV** and a **1–2 page cover letter** outlining how your skills and experience align with the role and key accountabilities.***\*\*Please note this position is only open to Australian citizens, permanent residents and those currently residing in Australia with full working rights.\*\*******\*\*We reserve the right to progress or decline an application prior to the application closing date.\*\******Application Close Date:** Sunday, 22nd February 2026, 11:59 PM**Role Specific Enquiries:** Ange Hakim, Senior Practice Manager, ange.hakim@mqhealth.org.au**General Enquiries:** Please contact Bill Egarchos, Talent Acquisition Consultant, bill.egarchos@mq.edu.auIf you're already part of the Macquarie Group (MQ University, U@MQ, MQ Health, MGSM), you'll need to apply through your employee Workday account. To apply for this job: and go to the Careers App > Find Jobs.**Applications Close:**22/02/2026 11:59 PM**A Place Where You Belong** At Macquarie, we believe diversity makes us stronger, inclusion drives our success, and belonging inspires us to do our best work. We are proud to foster a community where different backgrounds, identities, and experiences are valued, and where our people are empowered to thrive through supportive leadership, shared responsibility, and a deep commitment to genuine care and respect for our community. Find out more about our vision for a truly inclusive workplace in our. **Learn More** Discover the unique career opportunities we can offer by visiting our .* **Permanent part-time (Up to 0.6 FTE)** **job-share opportunity** for an experienced lymphoedema clinician at Macquarie University Health.* Competitive remuneration in line with the Support Services Agreement. Access to **full salary packaging benefits via Maxxia** to maximise your take-home pay* Be part of **Australia's first and only university-owned, academically integrated healthcare organisation** where professional development and career progression are supported. Be part of a highly specialised, research-active lymphoedema service.At MQ Health we unite the best clinicians, the most astounding researchers and the most dynamic teachers to lead the development of health and medical education and practice in Australia. MQ Health is Australia's first fully integrated academic health sciences centre under a University's leadership. Founded to advance the tripartite missions of clinical care, learning and research, we are bold and ambitious in our pursuit of patient-centred excellence.MQ Health's integrated approach delivers holistic patient care and treatment informed directly by world-renowned research, continuous learning for improved patient outcomes, and enhanced clinical and teaching experiences#J-18808-Ljbffr