Team Leader- Occupational Therapy or Speech Pathology
Team Leader- Occupational Therapy or Speech Pathology
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Ability Action Australia
We are one of the largest providers to the NDIS, supporting over 10,000 participants every year with the care they need, when and where it is needed. We have a multi-disciplinary team approach, building a quality support service around the needs and goals of our participants and their family.
Company Description
Ability Action Australia
We are one of the largest providers to the NDIS, supporting over 10,000 participants every year with the care they need, when and where it is needed. We have a multi-disciplinary team approach, building a quality support service around the needs and goals of our participants and their family.
Help us help others with life changing support that can improve their independence, access, development, health and wellbeing, and function.
Job Description
Are you an experienced allied health professional with a passion for leading a team and shaping the next generation of clinicians?
We are looking for an experienced Occupational Therapist or Speech Pathologist who is looking for the next step into team management.
You'll have the opportunity to share your expertise, mentor emerging professionals and contribute to meaningful outcomes in your local community. You will have a passion for leadership, and whether you have experience in leadership OR are looking for the opportunity to step into leadership on a permanent basis, we would love to hear from you
This role will require you to put your exceptional clinical skills to use as you make a difference in the lives of the NDIS participants on your caseload and foster the development of others in the team.
Responsibilities will include:
* Manage an allocated caseload and complete therapeutic services in a timely manner
* Deliver much needed Occupational Therapy or Speech Pathology services to participants within schools, homes and the local community
* Use clinical observations, standardised assessments and interpret findings to formulate treatment goals unique to each participant
* Provide therapeutic interventions that are evidence-based and help participants get more out of life
* Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team
* Supporting graduate and early career Occupational Therapists or Speech Pathologists through clinical supervision, mentoring, and professional development
* Build a collaborative and supportive environment to help team members achieve high-quality clinical outcomes
* Supporting clinicians with scheduling, referral allocation, and workflow optimisation
* Maintain awareness of current NDIS legislation to ensure compliance
What we offer you
As you support many, we support you.
* Flexibility – PPT from 30.4 hours/week (minimum 4 days) or full time
* Benefits – Professional Development allowance, staff referral scheme, Fitness Passport, option to purchase additional leave… just to name a few
* Excellent remuneration – Industry leading salary + annual car allowance + laptop + smartphone + Performance with Purpose Reward and Recognition Program + salary packaging options
* Work-life balance – Combine the convenience of working from home with the social interaction of working in the community and support of office and clinic hours.
* Career progression – Access to ongoing training tailored to your interests and long-term goals combined with professional development opportunities with Ability Action Australia and our parent company MedHealth
* Passionate and uplifting culture – You will be part of a purpose and values driven team focused on delivering outstanding service to NDIS participants.
Qualifications
To be considered suitable you will have:
* Current registration with AHPRA as an Occupational Therapist or SPA registration as a Speech Pathologist
* Experience as an Occupational Therapist or Speech Pathologist beyond graduation (5 years minimum)
* Ability to demonstrate leadership capability to meet key responsibilities
* Excellent time management and organisational skills to manage a varied caseload
* Proactive attitude, motivated by improvement and the opportunity to test and learn from new ideas
* Desire to mentor graduates and early career clinicians
* Looking for a fun, collaborative and supportive work environment
* Genuine passion for working in the disability sector
Additional Information
Click on the Apply button or call Amie Gargan on 0491 388 893 or email
You are welcome here.
Our fast-growing team of more than 3,500 people around Australia represent a huge array of life experiences, skills and ways of thinking. We value all these differences.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, proudly welcoming people with disability including mental health conditions, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people from the LGBTQI community, veterans, carers and Indigenous Australians to our team.
We are happy to adjust our recruitment process to support accessibility needs.
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