Behaviour Support Area Manager | Nowra

Optimum Health Solutions; Nowra; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance available

Job summary

Optimum Health Solutions is seeking a Discipline Area Manager to lead our Behaviour Support division, partnering with operational and clinical leaders to empower clinicians, deliver outcomes, and drive performance. The role combines leadership, mentoring and strategic workforce development while maintaining a clinical caseload.

With more than 20 years of Allied Health excellence across NSW and Tasmania, the firm offers a platform for career growth, clinical leadership, and collaboration with a

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of Behaviour Support or Allied Health clinical experience.
• Minimum Proficient Behaviour Support Practitioner registration.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive accountability to KPIs, billable expectations and clinical standards.
• Support clinicians to deliver evidence-based Positive Behaviour Support services.
• Lead by example with high-quality service delivery and assist complex clinical presentations.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching & mentoring

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Clinical expertise

Behaviour Support experience

Travel to multiple locations

Job description

Optimum Health Solutions - 20 Years of Excellence in Allied Health! Leadership Opportunity. Clinical & Team Development. Relocation Assistance Available Are you an experienced Behaviour Support Practitioner ready to step into a leadership role where you can shape team culture, drive clinical excellence, and influence organisational growth?

Optimum Health Solutions is seeking a Discipline Area Manager to join our collaborative leadership team and play a key role in developing, supporting and empowering clinicians across our growing Behaviour Support division.

This newly created position offers the opportunity to combine leadership, mentoring and strategic workforce development while maintaining a clinical caseload and remaining connected to client outcomes.

With more than 20 years of Allied Health excellence, 14 clinics across NSW and Tasmania, and a team of more than 200 professionals, Optimum Health Solutions continues to invest in clinical leadership and career development.

About The Role

As Discipline Area Manager, you will partner with operational and clinical leaders to ensure clinicians are supported, developed and empowered to deliver exceptional client outcomes while achieving performance expectations.

This Role Is Built Around Four Key Leadership Pillars

Clinical Leadership & Performance

• Drive accountability to KPIs, billable expectations and clinical standards
• Support clinicians to deliver evidence-based Positive Behaviour Support services
• Ensure compliance with organisational policies and best-practice frameworks

Team Development

• Develop tailored career development plans for clinicians
• Support caseload growth and professional progression
• Provide coaching, mentoring and performance feedback

Staff Engagement & Retention

• Foster a positive, supportive and inclusive team culture
• Drive initiatives that improve employee engagement and retention
• Promote clinician wellbeing and professional satisfaction

Clinical Practice

• Maintain a clinical caseload of approximately 21 billable hours per week
• Lead by example through high-quality service delivery
• Support complex clinical presentations when required

About You

You are a confident and collaborative leader who enjoys helping clinicians succeed while maintaining high standards of care.

You Will Bring

• Minimum 4 years of Behaviour Support or Allied Health clinical experience
• Proven ability to achieve and exceed performance expectations
• Strong leadership, coaching and mentoring capability
• Experience supporting clinician development and performance improvement
• Strong understanding of Positive Behaviour Support and NDIS frameworks
• Excellent communication, relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to balance leadership responsibilities with a clinical caseload

Essential Requirements

• Minimum Proficient Behaviour Support Practitioner registration
• Current driver's licence and access to a vehicle
• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Working With Children Check (or willingness to obtain)
• Current First Aid and CPR certification
• National Police Check
• Medicare Provider Number (or eligibility to obtain)
• Ability to travel across multiple locations as required

Why Join Optimum Health Solutions?

Leadership Impact

Influence the development, performance and success of clinicians across the organisation.

Reward & Recognition

Be recognised and rewarded for building high-performing teams and achieving outstanding outcomes.

Career Growth Opportunities

Structured pathways into senior leadership, operational management and executive roles.

Relocation Assistance Available

Support may be available for interstate candidates seeking a career move.

Industry-Leading Professional Development

Access mentoring, leadership training and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Collaborative Allied Health Environment

Work alongside leaders and clinicians across multiple Allied Health disciplines.

Meaningful Work

Help build a workforce that changes lives through high-quality disability and behaviour support services.

If you're an experienced Behaviour Support Practitioner ready to step into a leadership role where you can influence people, culture and clinical excellence, we'd love to hear from you.