Team Leader Occupational Therapist
10 March 2026
Victoria, Australia
Western Suburbs
$115,000 - 120,000 + super
Full time (4-5 days/week)
Neuro-affirming, multidisciplinary clinic committed to providing holistic and inclusive supports to neurodivergent children and young people. Our aim is to reduce barriers to accessing care by offering all therapy services in one location, supporting clients and their families through a collaborative, wraparound approach.
Our team includes Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists, Psychologists, Art Therapists, Music Therapists, Allied Health Assistants, and administrative staff. We are grounded in the social model of disability and place strong value on connection, wellbeing, reflective practice, and sustainable ways of working.
This role is suited to an experienced clinician who is passionate about people leadership, staff wellbeing, and building supportive systems that allow therapists to do their best work.
Responsibilities:
Provide day-to-day leadership and support to a multidisciplinary team
Hold monthly one-on-one meetings with therapists to support wellbeing, career development, and problem solving workplace challenges
Support staff through performance reviews, goal setting, and reflective conversations
Contribute to recruitment, onboarding, and induction of new team members
Support the development and review of policies, procedures, and workplace processes
Promote a positive, inclusive, and neuro-affirming workplace culture
Support staff to navigate workplace challenges in a compassionate and solutions-focused way
Liaise with senior leadership regarding staffing, resourcing, and team needs
Support planning and coordination of school holiday programs and group services
Contribute to service development, quality improvement, and internal projects
Support communication and collaboration across disciplines and teams
Assist with incident management, feedback, and resolution processes where required
Maintain a reduced clinical caseload aligned with the leadership responsibilities of the role
Provide neuro-affirming, relationship-based therapy
Complete assessments, reports, and documentation as required
Liaise with families, schools, and other stakeholders as needed
Requirements:
A Bachelor or Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy
Full AHPRA registration
Demonstrated experience working within paediatric and or NDIS settings
Strong people skills and a genuine interest in staff wellbeing and development
Experience supporting, mentoring, or informally leading other clinicians
A neuro-affirming and trauma-informed approach
Excellent communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills
Confidence navigating sensitive conversations with empathy and professionalism
A current Working With Children Check and Police Check
A current driver’s licence and reliable vehicle
Current CPR certification
First Aid training or willingness to complete
The right to work in Australia
Benefits:
Flexible working hours
A supportive and values-led leadership team
A strong focus on staff wellbeing and sustainable workload
Weekly team time and collaborative learning opportunities
90-minute appointment model: 60 minutes therapy plus 30 minutes for notes, planning, and communication
Maximum of 3 clients per day in TL role
Caseload primarily NDIS paediatrics (2-18yrs)
Dedicated admin team managing calendars and administrative tasks
Ongoing leadership support and consultation
Annual professional development budget
Access to neuro-affirming leaders including Rebecca Perkins and Christina Keeble
4 weeks annual leave plus personal leave entitlements
An inclusive, psychologically safe workplace