Team Leader, Allied Health, Physiotherapy
Full-time, permanent contract | Based at multiple sites across Bayside and South Eastern suburbs
Health Professionals (Victorian Community Health Centres)
Be part of something bigger
At Better Health Network (BHN), we're evolving, strengthening our impact, and reimagining how community health is delivered across Melbourne's south-east. We are investing in a number of Team Leader roles to strengthen leadership across our teams. These positions will play a critical role in providing direction, building team capability, and leading with purpose, all supporting consistent, high-quality services and better outcomes for the communities we serve.
The Allied Health program provides a range of allied health and nursing services in clinic-based and outreach settings. Informed by the community health service model and the social model of health, BHN's allied health and nursing services are evidence-based, multi-disciplinary and person-centred. With a range of funding sources, Aged Care and NDIS reform will inform quality improvement, innovation and growth in this program.
We are seeking a proactive, and people focused Team Leader Allied Health, Physiotherapy to join BHN and play a key role in leading day-to-day operations and supporting our frontline teams. Working closely with the Program Manager and broader leadership team, this role is responsible for strengthening services and improving access, quality and outcomes for our community. Our approach is trauma informed, culturally safe and inclusive, supporting people who may not feel comfortable or well-served in more traditional settings. This is an exciting time to join a purpose-driven organisation where your work directly supports people to access the right support when it is needed.
About you
You're a compassionate and adaptable leader who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. In this role you will oversee the delivery of client-facing services, supporting team members to effectively manage caseloads, maintain accurate client records, and deliver care in line with BHN frameworks and values. You will foster collaboration across teams and programs to enable integrated, person-centred client experiences and strong service outcomes.
You will play a critical role in building team capability by ensuring staff are effectively onboarded, understand their scope of practice, and are supported through regular supervision and access to learning and development opportunities. Using your creative, solutions-based mindset, with a focus on continuous improvement, you will identify service gaps and emerging client needs, contributing to service planning and innovation.
You will bring
* Relevant tertiary qualification and background in allied health practice with current registration or eligibility under relevant professional bodies.
* Experience in client-centred care, ensuring services meet diverse community needs.
* Strong coaching and mentoring skills to build capability and support workforce planning.
* Experience leading and coordinating staff in a health or community setting.
* Proven ability to manage service delivery within funding and compliance frameworks.
* Demonstrated ability to align team objectives with organisational strategic plans.
* Knowledge of relevant legislation, funding guidelines, and accreditation standards.
* Familiarity with client record and reporting systems.
* Understanding of relevant sector legislation, standards, and compliance requirements.
* Be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking organisation committed to inclusion, innovation, and service excellence.
* Purpose driven work that directly impacts community wellbeing
* Supportive, multidisciplinary team environment
* Career growth during a period of organisational transformation
* NFP Salary packaging & meal entertainment perks (up to $18,900)
This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate leader to strengthen team performance, drive operational excellence, and make a meaningful impact on community health outcomes.
Pre-employment requirements: All offers of employment are subject to reference checks, a national police check, working with children check, verification of the right to work in Australia, and other required probity and screening requirements.
Better Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds, including those from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse, and LGBTI+ communities.
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