Lead Occupational Therapist

Framework Search & Select; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remuneration package

Bonuses

Travel reimbursement

Hybrid work

Career progression

Professional development

Mentoring

Leadership opportunity

Job summary

Framework Search & Select is seeking an Occupational Therapist to lead the establishment of a new OT service within an established allied health organisation in Sydney. You’ll manage a caseload in the NDIS sector, shape clinical processes and build a team of clinicians around you, with hybrid working options and strong leadership exposure.

You’ll bring a tertiary OT degree, current AHPRA registration, and proven experience mentoring others, plus a passion for participant-centred care and program

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy.
• Current AHPRA registration, Driver's License & own vehicle.
• Strong post-graduate clinical experience within the NDIS and community disability sector.
• Demonstrated experience mentoring, supervising or supporting other Occupational Therapists.
• Understanding of NDIS processes, funding structures, reporting requirements and participant-focused service delivery.
• Ability to take initiative, problem-solve and contribute to building a service from its early stages.

Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload of your preference, delivering high-quality, person-centred services.
• Working collaboratively with participants, families, support coordinators, support workers and other allied health professionals.
• Working collaboratively with the wider leadership team to align OT services with the organisation's broader allied health offering.
• Contributing to recruitment, onboarding and integration of additional Occupational Therapists as the service expands.
• Providing clinical mentoring and ongoing support to juniors as the team grows.
• Help develop a sustainable service model that supports quality clinical outcomes and future team growth.
• Genuine input into clinical processes, service delivery models and the way the discipline operates.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Mentoring juniors

Caseload management

Autonomy

NDIS knowledge

Education

Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy

Current AHPRA registration

Job description

• Flexible hours/WFH, career development + additional bonuses
• Join a values-led team, committed to providing client-centred services
• Newly created opportunity within an established organisation

About the Organisation & Position

The organisation is values-led, committed to providing high-quality, person-centred support that empowers participants to achieve their goals. The organisation is led by experienced clinicians and encourages autonomy, continuous learning, and collaboration.

This is an opportunity to take on a pivotal role within a growing allied health organisation, where you'll have the autonomy to help establish and shape an Occupational Therapy service from the ground up.

Working within the NDIS sector, you'll maintain a clinical caseload aligned with your interests and experience, while taking ownership of developing the OT discipline, supporting its growth and building a team of clinicians around you. This is an opportunity to bring your clinical expertise, ideas and leadership capabilities into an organisation that is looking to expand its allied health offering.

What’s on Offer

• Remuneration package in-line with experience
• Additional performance-based bonuses + travel reimbursement
• Flexible work hours and arrangements – hybrid model on offer
• Continued career progression within a growing organisation
• Ongoing professional development and mentoring provided
• Supportive team culture with direct access to the senior leadership team
• Genuine leadership opportunity playing a vital role in establishing the clinical service

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload of your preference, delivering high-quality, person-centred services
• Working collaboratively with participants, families, support coordinators, support workers and other allied health professionals
• Working collaboratively with the wider leadership team to align OT services with the organisation's broader allied health offering
• Contributing to recruitment, onboarding and integration of additional Occupational Therapists as the service expands
• Providing clinical mentoring and ongoing support to juniors as the team grows
• Help develop a sustainable service model that supports quality clinical outcomes and future team growth
• Genuine input into clinical processes, service delivery models and the way the discipline operates

Ideally, you'll bring:

• Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy
• Current AHPRA registration, Drivers License & own vehicle
• Strong post-graduate clinical experience, within the NDIS and community disability sector
• Demonstrated experience managing a varied caseload and working autonomously
• Previous experience mentoring, supervising or supporting other Occupational Therapists, or a genuine interest in developing these skills
• An understanding of NDIS processes, funding structures, reporting requirements and participant-focused service delivery
• The ability to take initiative, problem-solve and contribute to building a service from its early stages

All conversations will be treated confidentially.