Occupational Therapist- Team Lead

NextSense; Sydney; On-site; AUD 77,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Christmas leave

Annual leave

Parental leave

Professional development

Job summary

NextSense Liverpool is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to lead a team within the Greater Sydney network. This permanent full-time role reports to the Network Manager and focuses on delivering high‑quality services to people with vision and hearing loss.

You will provide evidence-based assessment and intervention, deliver services in person or via telepractice, develop ISPs, maintain confidential records, supervise colleagues, and contribute to service planning and improvement.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications in Occupational Therapy and current registration with AHPRA.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in provision of occupational therapy services.
• Leadership mindset, capability and/or experience.
• Prior experience with sensory disability is highly desirable.
• Experience working towards goals and KPIs.
• Knowledge of NDIS framework desirable.
• Familiarity with child protection policies and legislation.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based assessment, intervention supports and other clinically appropriate strategies for clients and families.
• Deliver services in person or via telepractice (centre, home, school or other setting).
• Develop, deliver and evaluate ISPs and progress reports in collaboration with clients and families.
• Maintain accurate and confidential client records and manage sensitive information.
• Complete client-related administration and case notes in line with requirements.
• Understand and work towards key metrics and performance indicators for service delivery.
• Participate in and provide clinical supervision to team members.
• Maintain continuing professional development across the DHH/BLV sector.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical skills

Team leadership

Education

OT qualification & AHPRA registration

Job description

Occupational Therapist- Team Lead: Liverpool

Make a real difference working within our Liverpoolteamas a Occupational Therapist- Team Lead, making a meaningful difference in the lives of people with vision and hearing loss.

Enjoy flexibility, two weeks paid leave over Christmas in addition to four weeks annual leave, and access to not-for-profit salary packaging benefits.

This is a Permanent Full-TimeOpportunitythat reports directly to the Network Manager - Greater Sydney.

Job Description

What we can offer you:

• Salary of up to $127,838 + Superwith 100% salary packaging to maximise your take home pay.
• Generous leave entitlements including 2 weeks paid Christmas leave in addition to 4 weeks annual leave, plus extensive personal/carer's leave.
• Paid parental leave of 14 weeks for primary carer and 6 weeks for secondary carer.
• Access to industry leading education, professional development opportunities and career pathways.

You’ll make a difference in this role by:

• Provide evidence-based assessment, intervention supports and other clinically appropriate strategies to assist clients and families to achieve outcomes.
• Deliver services in person or via telepractice, including at a NextSense centre, client home, school or other appropriate setting.
• Use a person and family-centred framework to support clients and families to develop their skills and capacity and achieve outcomes.
• Develop, deliver and evaluate Individual Support Plans (ISPs) and progress reports in collaboration with clients, families and relevant stakeholders, reflecting individual strengths, needs and family priorities.
• Maintain accurate and confidential client records, ensuring sensitive information is managed with respect for client dignity and confidentiality.
• Complete client-related administration, including case notes and reports, in accordance with legislative, policy and organisational requirements.
• Understand and work towards key metrics and performance indicators to support sustainable service delivery and positive client outcomes.
• Participate in and provide clinical supervision to other team members.
• Maintain continuing professional development across the DHH/BLV sector and actively demonstrate and share professional knowledge.
• Undertake other reasonable duties as requested by the manager.

Leadership Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of clinical staff under the leadership of the Network Manager, providing day-to-day direction, guidance and communication.
• Foster a positive and supportive team environment across the Network and collaborate with Team Leads across the organisation.
• Support the Network Manager with recruitment processes.
• Co-lead and facilitate the onboarding of new team members.
• Support team members to operate within established clinical protocols and NextSense processes, procedures and policies.
• Provide an initial response to, and support the resolution of, client feedback.
• Work with the Network Manager and relevant professional support staff to manage client waitlists and team productivity.
• Identify strengths in service delivery and opportunities to enhance services.
• Partner with the Network Manager and key organisational stakeholders to identify and respond to opportunities, challenges and concerns within the team.
• Facilitate Professional Growth Planning for team members and act as the initial point of contact for performance-related matters.
• Understand key financial considerations relating to service sustainability.
• Support the coordination of student placements and volunteers.

Desired Skills and Experience

About You

• Relevant qualifications in Occupational Therapy and current registration with AHPRA.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in provision of occupational therapy services and demonstrate sound clinical skills and knowledge.
• Leadership mindset, capability and/or experience.
• Prior experience in working with clients with a sensory disability highly desirable
• Experience working towards goals and key performance indicators
• Working knowledge of NDIS framework desirable
• Ability to learn new systems, processes and frameworks
• You are obliged to become familiar with, and comply with child protection policies and legislation, as amended from time to time

Our Purpose and Ambition

NextSense is a not-for-profit organisation supporting people with vision or hearing loss across Australia. We work with children, adults, and their families, providing a holistic approach to hearing services for newborns through to people over 90 years old, and helping children who are blind or have low vision to develop the right skills, mobility, and independence to confidently explore their world.

NextSense has been breaking boundaries since 1860, and we’ve been expanding our services ever since. Today, we deliver world-class education (both to children with sensory loss and to professionals in the field), cochlear implants, allied health services, therapy, research, and clinical services to children and adults. We’re a registered NDIS provider, working with our clients to achieve their own goals and potential.

We’re committed to research and innovation; harnessing the latest technologies and new ways of thinking and educating the next generation to lead the way in hearing and vision services.

NextSense is a child safe organisation, candidate compliance with child protection legislation is essential.