Occupational Therapist Team Leader - Darwin

Come and join our team in Darwin as an Occupational Therapist Team Leader.

About the role:

At Early Start Australia, our team are our number one priority, as we believe a happy team provides the best possible services and outcomes for our clients. 

Our team works collaboratively with families and believe in the enormous potential that lies within every child and young person. With the combination of focussed early childhood supports, including the Early Start Denver Model, a remote services team, and a family centred keyworker model, the NT team is at the forefront of excellence in paediatric services.

In this role you will have the opportunity to develop and extend your clinical practice in a friendly, well supported team in an organisation that values your growth, passion and skills!

As a Team Leader, you will provide clinical leadership to empower a passionate team, supporting clinicians of all levels to drive a culture of excellence and facilitate best practice.  You will continue to support clients with a manageable clinical caseload, whilst providing leadership to the team using your skills and expertise to develop others.   With only 4 clients a day this role offers flexibility, support and the autonomy to really make it your own!

What we offer:

When you join us, you will have access to some of the Australia’s most exceptional practitioners and health leaders. Early Start Australia provides additional professional leave days on top of your annual leave; a professional development budget for each therapist; monthly in-house training; and regular supervision.  

You have the opportunity for flexible working hours, offering permanent part-time or permanent full-time employment, in addition to:

• A fun and welcoming working environment with a great team culture!
• Generous salary $85,000 to $110,000 depending on experience plus super and uncapped bonus scheme
• Career progression and professional development opportunities tailored to your individual goals
• Annual professional development allowance + three days additional PD leave per year
• Support to become a Certified Early Start Denver Model (EDSM) Practitioner
• Option to join the remote services team and make a difference in remote communities
• Full administration team support including calendar management, and NDIS documentation
• Paid parental leave
• Discounted health insurance
• Access to our Mental Health and Wellbeing Program
• Discounts and savings at retailers across Australia

Key Responsibilities:

As a Team Leader your duties will include, but not limited to:

• Manage a discipline specific caseload
• Provide leadership and clinical supervision to our team of therapists, to support the development of their clinical skills and knowledge
• Support the clinical team and oversee activity to achieve best practice, quality and outcomes for children and families
• Development of clinic resources to ensure best practice standards and ongoing continuous quality improvement
• Escalate and provide feedback to the Practice Principal and Regional Manager, at both a local and national level regarding the needs of the team

What do you need to join?

• Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Therapy
• Experienced Senior Occupational Therapist with a passion for making a difference and developing | leading a growing team
• Exceptional communication skills that enable you to work in a culturally rich and diverse environment and collaborate in a multidisciplinary team environment
• Compliance – AHPRA Registration, Working with Children Check, National Police Check, NDIS workers screening check, First Aid Training, Driver’s License & Vehicle

We have opportunities available at all levels. If you're an experienced Occupational Therapist and seeking a role that aligns with your experience level, we'd like to hear from you.  We will consider relocation arrangements for the right candidate.

Apply now:

Don’t miss your chance to be part of a growing organisation committed to making a real difference to the lives of children and their families – Apply Now.  For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Vicki on 0447 650 ***.

About Us:

Early Start Australia is a national multidisciplinary allied health organisation committed to delivering evidence-based early intervention and therapy services to children, adolescents, adults and their families. 

Everyone at Early Start Australia shares a passion for working with individuals seeking support and their families / supports to make a real difference to their everyday lives. You will be part of a close, connected team who like to have fun!

Early Start Australia offers a highly supportive workplace, interested in your development. With access to some of the best and brightest minds across Australia, you can expect continued learning and development opportunities and career growth to match your personal and professional goals.