Occupational Therapist Team Leader | Monee Ponds

Gorilla Jobs Pty Ltd.; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

MacBook provided

Work phone provided

Employee Assistance Program

Wellbeing leave days

Paid PD days

PD allowance

Weekly team lunches

Case review meetings

Job summary

Gorilla Jobs Pty Ltd. in Moonee Ponds seeks an Occupational Therapist Team Leader to guide a team of four OTs and provide clinical leadership. You will supervise, appraise performance and support professional development while balancing leadership with therapy work.

The role supports collaboration with Speech Pathologists and Psychologists, with a reduced clinical caseload and a focus on paediatrics or a mixed caseload across age groups.

Qualifications

• OT degree and AHPRA registration.
• Minimum 4+ years postgraduate OT experience.
• Full Australian working rights.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of four Occupational Therapists.
• Provide clinical supervision and day-to-day guidance.
• Conduct performance appraisals and support staff development.
• Maintain a reduced clinical caseload while delivering OT services.
• Collaborate with NDIS, Medicare and private clients; liaise with other disciplines.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Supervision

Clinical guidance

Professional development

Education

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

AHPRA registered

Job description

Occupational Therapist Team Leader | Monee Ponds

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established multidisciplinary clinic located in Moonee Ponds, offering a modern, well-resourced environment and a strong team culture.

The clinic has 15 therapy rooms, excellent assessment tools, high-quality therapy resources and a collaborative team across Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology and Psychology. You’ll be stepping into a role where leadership, flexibility and quality care are genuinely prioritised.

This is a great fit for an experienced OT who enjoys mentoring others, values clinical collaboration and wants a leadership role without losing touch with therapy.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Salary package up to $120,000 + Super (based on experience)
• Full-time or part-time options available
• Clinic-based role with optional school or community visits
• Work from home options where reasonable
• Reduced clinical caseload
• Caseload tailored around your preferred clinical interests
• Option to focus on paediatrics or a mixed caseload across children, teenagers and adults
• Lead and support a team of 4 Occupational Therapists
• Work alongside Speech Pathologists and Psychologists
• Bonus scheme for exceeding KPIs
• MacBook and work phone provided
• Employee Assistance Program
• 2 additional wellbeing personal leave days annually
• Weekly team lunches and Friday lunch club
• Strong admin support
• Access to a wide range of assessment tools and therapy materials

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established multidisciplinary clinic located in Moonee Ponds, offering a modern, well-resourced environment and a strong team culture.

The clinic has 15 therapy rooms, excellent assessment tools, high-quality therapy resources and a collaborative team across Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology and Psychology. You’ll be stepping into a role where leadership, flexibility and quality care are genuinely prioritised.

This is a great fit for an experienced OT who enjoys mentoring others, values clinical collaboration and wants a leadership role without losing touch with therapy.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Salary package up to $120,000 + Super (based on experience)
• Full-time or part-time options available
• Flexible start date
• Flexible working hours
• Clinic-based role with optional school or community visits
• Work from home options where reasonable
• Reduced clinical caseload
• Caseload tailored around your preferred clinical interests
• Option to focus on paediatrics or a mixed caseload across children, teenagers and adults
• Lead and support a team of 4 Occupational Therapists
• Work alongside Speech Pathologists and Psychologists
• $1,000 annual PD allowance
• 2 paid professional development days
• Bonus scheme for exceeding KPIs
• MacBook and work phone provided
• Employee Assistance Program
• 2 additional wellbeing personal leave days annually
• Weekly team lunches and Friday lunch club
• Regular case review meetings
• Strong admin support
• Access to a wide range of assessment tools and therapy materials

About the Role:

As the Occupational Therapist Team Leader, you’ll provide clinical leadership and support to a team of 4 Occupational Therapists.

You’ll be responsible for supervision, performance appraisals, clinical guidance and supporting the professional development of your team. You’ll also work closely with other disciplines to provide well-rounded support for clients and families.

This role includes a reduced clinical caseload, allowing you to balance leadership responsibilities with therapy work. Your caseload can be shaped around your strengths, whether you prefer paediatrics or a broader mix across paediatric, adolescent and adult clients.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Leading, mentoring and supporting a team of Occupational Therapists
• Providing clinical supervision and day-to-day guidance
• Conducting performance appraisals and supporting staff development
• Maintaining a reduced clinical caseload
• Delivering OT services to NDIS, Medicare and private clients
• Supporting clients with fine motor skills, gross motor skills, social skills, sensory processing and sensory integration
• Collaborating with Speech Pathologists, Psychologists and other clinicians
• Participating in case reviews and clinical discussions
• Helping maintain high clinical standards across the OT team
• Supporting a positive, collaborative and professional team culture

About the Clinic:

This modern 15-room clinic provides a welcoming and well-equipped space for both clinicians and clients.

The team culture is supportive, social and collaborative, with regular opportunities to connect through team lunches, Friday lunch club and case review meetings. You’ll have access to strong admin support, quality resources and a team that values both professional development and work-life balance.

About You

• Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy
• Current AHPRA registration
• Minimum 4+ years postgraduate experience
• Full Australian working rights