• Full-time or Part-time 12-month maternity leave position
• Based at our Narre Warren site, with flexible working conditions available
• Attractive Salary + Super + Salary Packaging benefits of up to $18,550

About the role

Are you a dedicated Mental Health Occupational Therapist with a passion for leadership and a drive to make a difference? We’re seeking a dynamic Team Leader to lead our small Therapy Services team and ensure the delivery of exceptional, evidence-based practice.

As Team Leader, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality mental health Occupational Therapy and other therapy services to our valued customers.

Key responsibilities

• Managing a caseload of clients to stay connected and aid progress towards their goals
• Leading, mentoring, and motivating the team, providing clinical and operational supervision, and fostering an environment of continuous improvement
• Managing and monitoring productivity performance targets to ensure your team achieves their individual and collective goals
• Developing and nurturing internal and external partnerships to drive growth and enhance service delivery
• Overseeing customer recruitment and retention processes, ensuring high-quality service provision and customer satisfaction
• Ensuring compliance with Quality and Compliance standards and contributing to the overall strategic direction of the therapy services

To view a copy of the full Position Description, click here.

What's in it for you?

At EACH you’ll be supported to be your best.

We will provide you with:

• Targeted leadership development for emerging leaders
• Flexibility to work from home, from our offices and within the community
• Competitive remuneration and conditions including generous leave options
• Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging of up to $15,900 free income tax per year
• $2,650 additional tax-free money towards meals and entertainment
• Access to well-resourced working facilities including on-site parking
• Diverse career progression opportunities across QLD, NSW, ACT, and VIC
• Clinical supervision and access to evidence-based resources
• Support through a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
• 4 weeks paid annual leave, sick/carers leave, family & domestic violence leave, public holiday substitution policy, and more…

About you

We’re looking for a passionate individual who’s in or ready to step into a senior role and contribute to a culture that values customer feedback, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Your ability to manage competing demands, navigate organisational change, and maintain high standards of service will be key to your success.

To thrive in this role, you will bring:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy and current registration with AHPRA
• Proven experience in leading, mentoring, and managing a team within the community, healthcare, mental health, disability or similar sector
• A solid background in managing fee-for-service, customer-driven services and a thorough understanding of NDIS legislation and terms of business
• Advanced clinical skills in Mental Health OT , with the ability to deliver high-quality, evidence-based services
• Strong business acumen, including experience in clinical governance, financial and productivity accountability, and stakeholder engagement
• A solid understanding of Positive Behaviour Support is favourable but not essential

Join us at EACH

EACH has been committed to delivering health and support services that improve lives and strengthen communities for over 50 years. Our workforce is made up of compassionate individuals who are here to lend a helping hand, offering a wide range of services tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual from all walks of live. Join us on this journey and let us make a difference together.

Additional information

We look forward to learning more about you and what you can bring to this role.

For a confidential discussion or more information, please contact Di Butcher – Manager, NDIS Therapy Services at [email protected] using the subject line: Team Leader - Mental Health Occupational Therapy enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place during the advertising period - so don't miss out and apply today!

Next Steps in the Hiring Process

Thank you for your interest in joining EACH! To learn more about next steps, please check out our Hiring Process Guide.

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