Add expected salary to your profile for insightsSuncare is committed to "Making People's Lives Better". We do this through providing innovative personal solutions that support people to live their life, their way. We are a Queensland based not-for-profit community services organisation and as a values-based organisation we want our staff to reflect the values that we live by:Innovative | Inclusive | Agile | Respectful | Authentic | Collaborative | EmpatheticOur customers are at the heart of everything we do and the experience they enjoy is critical to the success of our organisation. Every day, Suncare employees are making a difference to real people and making people's lives better.Right now, Suncare is transforming and it’s exciting! In preparation for growth and success of our Clinical Services team, we have a newly created opportunity for a Team Leader – Allied Health Care. We are looking for a dedicated Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist who is passionate about leading a clinical team of allied health professionals.As Team Leader – Allied Health Care you will be responsible for supporting the delivery of high-quality allied health care to our community age care customers from Gympie to Rockhampton. Through your effective leadership of a multi-disciplinary team of allied health care professionals, you will ensure the achievement of positive customer and organisational outcomes and the provision of evidenced based allied health services during intake, assessment, and therapeutic intervention.This role is offered as Permanent Full-Time (Monday to Friday), with flexibility for hybrid work arrangements that include working from our Gympie, Hervey Bay, or Bundaberg office and from home.More about the roleReporting to the Clinical Services Manager, you will:Provide daily leadership, management, support and guidance for a team of allied health professionalsProvide clinical supervision, team development, and training.Participate in customer care and allied health service delivery in your specific discipline for funding areas including but not limited to Home Care Packages, Commonwealth Home Support Program, and Short-Term Restorative Care.Lead and contribute to team meetings, and multidisciplinary case discussions.Report accurate and timely allied health updates.Ensure the provision of clinical excellence, evidence based clinical care, quality, effectiveness, and high standards of allied health services for Suncare customers.Contribute to operational quality assurance and improvement practices.Provide expert knowledge and consultation, collaborating across operational departments to support teamwork and engagement between teams.Foster a respectful and responsive workplace culture aligned with Suncare’s values with emphasis on quality, continuous improvement, employee retention, and high performance.What you will bring to our teamPost-secondary or tertiary qualification in Allied Health and current registration with AHPRA or other professional body.Advanced level of allied health skills and demonstrated experience in community age care health service delivery.Proven ability in the leadership of multidisciplinary allied health teams, including the provision of supervision and the facilitation of allied health review and management of risk for less experienced staff.Demonstrated ability to apply continuous quality improvement principles in service development.Demonstrated experience working with varied stakeholders (e.g. clinicians, non-clinical staff, managers, community members) combined with high level customer service skills and proven track record in building positive relationships and trust.Willingness to use your own appropriately registered and insured vehicle for work purposes and have current First Aid and CPR Certificates.What we offerNot for profit salary packaging benefitsFlexible working optionsA friendly, supportive team environment that values all voicesMonthly Clinical Professional Development opportunities and a CPD allowance for individual learning goals.Fitness Passport and health and wellbeing programsEmployee Assistance ProgramAdvanced technology to support you in your roleComprehensive induction plus ongoing training and developmentCareer progression opportunities in a rewarding, growth industryAnd this position is eligible to receive QLeaveApply now!Ready to join our team of over 750 staff and 175 volunteers? Please apply by including your resume and a cover letter outlining why you would be a great fit for this role.As part of the recruitment process, you may be requested to undertake background checks such as criminal history, pre-employment medical, demerit point/driving history and reference checks.Suncare is an equal opportunity employer.How do your skills match this job?Your application will include the following questions:How many years' experience do you have as an Allied Health Team Leader?Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment?Are you currently registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)?Do you own or have regular access to a car?Which of the following First Aid accreditations do you currently hold?Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?How many years' experience do you have as an Allied Health Practitioner?Do you have any pre-existing illness, injury, medical condition or allergy which may impact on your ability to safely perform the inherent requirements of the position(s) for which you have applied?Do you consent to having criminal history checks and potentially driver’s demerit point and traffic history checks conducted if your application is progressed to the background check stage of the recruitment process?What is your expected minimum annual base salary or hourly rate of pay?Suncare has been making a positive impact in Queensland for more than 50 years by providing innovative and personalised in-home care, allied health, and clinical services.If you’re a dedicated and compassionate individual and want to make a meaningful impact in a career that will be life changing and fulfilling, we want you.
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