Team Leader or Senior Therapist - Early Intervention

About the role

Early Start Australia, part of the APM Group, is hiring a Team Leader or Senior Therapist for its Oakleigh clinic. This is a temporary full-time, 6-month contract covering leave, within an allied health team that supports children, young people and their families. The role covers therapy service delivery, planning, funding and administration, and team leadership.

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, including school and home visits
• Facilitate group therapy and parent workshops, and complete client reviews and reports
• Align therapy plans with funding availability 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, performance coaching and support to team members, and help with 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
• Demonstrated senior clinical knowledge and experience in early intervention and/or paediatric allied health
• 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, plus a wellbeing support program
• Competitive salary plus bonus program, and registration and membership contributions
• Dedicated admin support
• CPD allowance, paid professional development leave and structured mentoring and leadership programs
• Ongoing opportunities including FIFO work and national and global career pathways