Paediatric Occupational Therapy Team Leader

NeuroJunior Allied Health empowers children and young people with neurological or developmental conditions, and their families, to live a life full of choice, participation and new possibilities.

We are proud of our core values: We’re on Your Team, We Innovate, We are Enthusiastic and We Expand Horizons!

Our NeuroJunior team provides a comprehensive, multidisciplinary allied health service, with dedicated NeuroJunior clinics, and has access to innovative NeuroRehab therapy centres across Melbourne. We provide therapy where it is most needed, including home, education and community-based settings. 

Are you a paediatric OT who's passionate about working with children and young people? 

Are you seeking a flexible work environment with work-from-home, telehealth and 4-day work weeks/9-day fortnight options? 

Whether you're an experienced leader looking for new challenges, or a senior clinician looking to develop your people and management skills to take the next steps of your career into a leadership position - we would love to hear from you. We are looking for full-time applicants. However, part-time applicants are welcome to apply!  

NeuroJunior (Paediatric) Occupational Therapy Team Leader 

You will be working with children, young people and their families in various settings including at our dedicated NeuroJunior clinics, home, school, and in the community. You will also be supporting the community around the child. The role is challenging and rewarding, ideal for those looking to make a difference to these children and young persons.  

NeuroJunior Occupational Therapy works as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team. You will provide assessment and therapy services to children and young people with developmental and acquired neurological conditions and disabilities such as developmental delay, autism, cerebral palsy, and intellectual disability. You will be able to shape your caseload around the age range of 0-18 years, depending on your interests and experience across the life stages.  

We are a Child Safe organisation and adhere to Victorian Child Safe regulations. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Leading and developing our NeuroJunior OT team, of Junior and Senior clinicians. 

• Collaborate with our allied health NeuroJunior Leadership team evolving OT services development. 

• Working with our NeuroJunior Education team to expand and deliver our Early Careers and New Grad programs. And collaborating on our internal professional development program based on your team's learning and career goals.  

• Lead NeuroJunior OT Intake, through participating in our First Steps Clinic, and waitlist management. 

• Hands-on with the recruitment process. If you have an eye for people and OT skills, building the team is a rewarding experience! 

• Delivery of NeuroJunior services including OT assessments, interventions, treatment planning, education and reporting. 

Support & Pathways 

At NeuroJunior, we are committed to your career growth and have leadership workshops and a range of professional development in place to build and further your capacity to lead a successful team. You have access to the OT clinical manager, and Team Leaders who have experience working in Neurodisability. 

Home Clinic 

The NeuroJunior Occupational Therapy Team Leader will be based within our Western team (either across Deer Park, Werribee, or Melton catchment) Team. We have NeuroJunior clinics opened in Deer Park and Werribee, and you will also have access to our NeuroRehab clinics. 

If you're looking for the home clinic to be based more within our Northern team, we have a dedicated NeuroJunior clinic at Thomastown, with access to our NeuroRehab spaces in Tullamarine, Thomastown, and Bulleen.

What can we offer you? 

At NeuroJunior we have created a great team member support package: 

• A flexible work environment with work-from-home options available, telehealth services, 4-day compressed work weeks, or 9-day fortnights. 

• Supervision is provided by the Head of Paediatric Services and Occupational Therapy Clinical Manager.  

• A competitive salary package of $105k-$120k+ PLUS superannuation, company car, fuel card, laptop and phone. Our company car is also for personal use! If you decide to opt out of the company car option, an increase to the base salary and travel allowance will be provided. 

• Fortnightly bonus commission program that rewards your time and effort! 

• A generous personal budget to spend on professional development. We will fund PD programs up to 3 days in length, and study leave of up to 4 days per year. 

• Internal workshops booked in 2024 on Wheelchair Prescription hosted by Permobile, Sensory and Emotional Regulation, and DIR Floortime. 

• Regular in-service workshops led by our senior multidisciplinary team members. 

• Regular social events with your NeuroJunior team, and NeuroRehab-wide organisation. 

Requirements 

• Bachelor of Occupational Therapy or equivalent and current membership with AHPRA. 

• 5+ years experience as an Occupational Therapist. With experience working with children and young people. 

• Demonstrated commitment to family-centred approaches and best practices within the NDIS. 

• Driver's license. 

• Internet access. 

• Successful candidates are required to undertake a Police Check, Working With Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening check. 

• Three Covid-19 vaccinations. 

Desirable 

• Experience working with compensable and NDIS clients is highly desired but not essential. 

• Influenza vaccinations are desirable. 

Diversity and Inclusion 

At NeuroJunior Allied Health, we strive for a culture of inclusivity and celebrate the diversity and diverse perspectives of our team members and community. Applicants from all cultures and backgrounds, gender identities, physical abilities, religions, and sexual orientations are highly encouraged to apply for our roles. 

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land, & pay our respects to Elders past, present & emerging. 

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We may choose to interview (and hire!) applicants before this date so, don't delay in getting your application in and get to know our team today! 

For more information or an obligation-free chat, please reach out to *******@nrah.com.au.