Allied Health Team Leader — Thriving Kids Program

Victorian Government; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Thriving Kids Allied Health Team Leader within the Victorian Government’s Department of Education leads a multidisciplinary team delivering early intervention supports for children 8 and under. You will drive clinical and professional leadership, supervise staff and ensure day‑to‑day operations align with the Thriving Kids model.

You will collaborate with education, health and community services to strengthen delivery, build workforce capacity and promote inclusive, evidence‑informed practice

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of child development and early intervention for children aged 8 and under.
• Experience leading allied health teams including supervision and professional development.
• Ability to provide clinical reasoning and professional advice in complex situations.
• Experience implementing services in a complex system and building workforce capability.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multidisciplinary allied health team through supervision, coaching and development.
• Provide clinical and professional leadership to promote family‑centred practice.
• Coordinate day‑to‑day service delivery, including referrals, workload, care planning and transitions.
• Support clinicians to apply the Thriving Kids model across settings.
• Build a high‑performing, inclusive team culture and monitor quality and risks.
• Develop partnerships with families, schools and health/community services.

Skills

Allied Health Leadership

Child Development

Family-Centred Practice

Service Implementation

Coaching & Supervision

Education

Allied health degree or equivalent

Job description

Thriving Kids Allied Health Team Leader within the Victorian Government’s Department of Education leads a multidisciplinary team delivering early intervention supports for children 8 and under. You will drive clinical and professional leadership, supervise staff and ensure day‑to‑day operations align with the Thriving Kids model.

You will collaborate with education, health and community services to strengthen delivery, build workforce capacity and promote inclusive, evidence‑informed practice