Team Leader Occupational Therapist - Paediatrics

About the role

A well-established paediatric private practice in the ACT is seeking a skilled and confident Occupational Therapist to step into a Team Leader position. This is a full-time leadership role for a senior clinician who will supervise staff, drive service development and maintain a high-quality paediatric caseload. The practice has a strong community presence, exclusive partnerships with schools and services, and a collaborative team culture.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise staff and lead a high-performing team
• Drive service development and contribute to strategic direction
• Maintain a reduced caseload so focus can stay on leadership, staff development and growth
• Deliver therapy covering 0-18 years, including assistive technology and home modifications
• Take part in a clinic-based and mobile therapy model, with work-life balance and structured professional development

Required profile

• Registered Occupational Therapist with extensive paediatric experience
• NDIS clearance and National Police Clearance
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, and a commitment to a positive workplace culture
• Open-minded and proactive, comfortable with both clinical and non-clinical responsibilities

What we offer

• Starting salary from $120,000 plus superannuation
• Company car provided after completion of a 3-month probation
• Flexible hours and hybrid working arrangements
• Laptop, phone, iPad and AI tools for note-taking and report writing
• Bonus scheme: 50% of billings above minimum targets when achieved consecutively

The practice has over 30 years of paediatric OT experience, is led by a clinician-director, and is supported by Allied Health Assistants and a 3-person admin team. Its caseload is primarily NDIS (90%), with the rest from CYPS, iCare and private referrals. It runs an active student supervision program with three Australian universities. Interested candidates should contact the recruiter named in the original listing for more information.