Job DescriptionAre 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 mannerDeliver much needed Occupational Therapy or Speech Pathology services to participants within schools, homes and the local communityUse clinical observations, standardised assessments and interpret findings to formulate treatment goals unique to each participantProvide therapeutic interventions that are evidence-based and help participants get more out of lifeCollaborate with a multidisciplinary teamSupporting graduate and early career Occupational Therapists or Speech Pathologists through clinical supervision, mentoring, and professional developmentBuild a collaborative and supportive environment to help team members achieve high-quality clinical outcomesSupporting clinicians with scheduling, referral allocation, and workflow optimisationMaintain 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 timeBenefits – 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 optionsWork-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 MedHealthPassionate and uplifting culture – You will be part of a purpose and values driven team focused on delivering outstanding service to NDIS participants.QualificationsTo be considered suitable you will have:Current registration with AHPRA as an Occupational Therapist or SPA registration as a Speech PathologistExperience as an Occupational Therapist or Speech Pathologist beyond graduation (5 years minimum)Ability to demonstrate leadership capability to meet key responsibilitiesExcellent time management and organisational skills to manage a varied caseloadProactive attitude, motivated by improvement and the opportunity to test and learn from new ideasDesire to mentor graduates and early career cliniciansLooking for a fun, collaborative and supportive work environmentGenuine passion for working in the disability sector Additional InformationClick on the Apply button OR call me - Benita Kempton - 0476 795 843 OR email me via email ****** 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.