Team Leader - Allied Health

About the role

Early Start Australia, part of the APM Group, is recruiting a Team Leader for its South Morang clinic. You will lead a multidisciplinary allied health team that supports children and young people aged 0-16, working with families across communication, motor, cognitive and social development. The role covers therapy service delivery, team leadership, funding and administration, and clinic operations.

Key responsibilities

• Assess clients, manage a discipline-specific caseload and develop, implement and review tailored therapy programs
• Deliver therapy in clinic, home, school and community settings and run group therapy and parent workshops
• Plan interventions, prepare home programs and session plans, conduct school and home visits and monitor progress
• Keep therapy plans aligned with funding and NDIS plans, and provide accurate information for invoicing
• Audit client files and clinical notes, manage incidents and complaints, and ensure compliance with clinical operational standards and NDIS requirements
• Provide clinical supervision, mentoring and performance coaching, and support recruitment, onboarding and succession planning
• Build relationships with clients, families, referrers and community organisations

Required profile

• Relevant qualification in Occupational Therapy or Speech Pathology
• Registration with AHPRA or membership of Speech Pathology Australia (SPA)
• NDIS Workers Screening Check, current drivers' licence and vehicle, Working with Children Check and National Police Check
• Accredited First Aid Certificate
• Senior clinical knowledge and experience in an early intervention and/or paediatric allied health setting
• Ability to meet clinical, financial and quality KPIs and support team members

Required skills

• Strong communication, interpersonal, organisational and time management skills
• Observational and report writing skills
• Leadership potential or experience in a multidisciplinary allied health team

What we offer

• Flexible hours and compressed work options
• Up to 12 weeks annual leave and up to 16 weeks paid primary carer leave
• Wellbeing support program, competitive salary plus bonus program, and registration and membership contributions
• Relocation reimbursement up to $5,000 where applicable, and dedicated admin support
• CPD allowance, paid professional development leave, mentoring and leadership programs, and FIFO opportunities