Senior Occupational Therapist – Team Leader | North Parramatta

Healthcarelink Support; Sydney; Sur place; AUD 100 000 - 140 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Leadership opportunity

Collaborative multidisciplinary team

Ongoing professional development

Administrative support

Flexible employment options

Résumé du poste

Healthcarelink Support in Sydney is seeking an experienced Senior Occupational Therapist – Team Leader to provide clinical leadership and mentorship within a multidisciplinary allied health team. You will oversee assessments, interventions and reporting while supporting service growth across clinic and community settings.

This role combines hands-on OT practice with team development, KPI achievement and expansion of adult services.

Qualifications

• 8 years of clinical OT experience
• Current AHPRA registration
• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• Experience in assessments, interventions and clinical reporting
• Mentoring or supervising clinicians, with interest in team leadership
• Strong communication and interdisciplinary collaboration
• Ability to manage a clinical caseload and meet KPIs

Responsabilités

• Provide clinical leadership, guidance and mentoring to Occupational Therapists
• Deliver comprehensive OT assessments, interventions and treatment plans
• Conduct FCAs, Independent Living and Daily Skills Assessments, with reporting
• Support daily living skills, motor development, sensory processing and school participation
• Complete home modification and assistive technology assessments
• Collaborate with families, coordinators and other health professionals
• Contribute to clinical quality and service development
• Manage a clinical caseload and meet KPIs
• Support development of paediatric and adult services across funding pathways

Connaissances

Leadership

Mentoring

Clinical reasoning

Communication

Home visits

Formation

Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy

Description du poste

Job title: Occupational Therapist

Job type: Permanent full-time position

Work setting: In-clinic and home visits

Salary offer: Competitive salary offer (DOE) + Super + Benefits

Location: North Parramatta

About the company:

Our client is a growing multidisciplinary Allied Health provider supporting children, adolescents, adults and families across Western Sydney. With a strong focus on client-centred care, collaboration and functional independence, they provide a range of occupational therapy and allied health services across clinic and community settings.

Working alongside a collaborative team of Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists, Physiotherapists, Behaviour Support Practitioners, Dietitians and Psychology professionals, our client is committed to delivering coordinated, evidence-based care that helps individuals achieve their goals and participate more fully in everyday life.

As the organisation continues to grow and expand its services, they are seeking an experienced Senior Occupational Therapist – Team Leader to provide clinical leadership, support team development and contribute to the continued growth of their occupational therapy services.

About the role:

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Occupational Therapist to combine clinical practice with leadership responsibilities in a supportive, multidisciplinary environment.

You will provide high-quality occupational therapy services while mentoring clinicians, supporting clinical development and helping drive positive outcomes for clients and families.

The role offers a combination of clinic-based and community-based work, with telehealth also available. You will have the opportunity to work across our client's clinics in North Parramatta, Kingswood and Regents Park.

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide clinical leadership, guidance and mentoring to Occupational Therapists, supporting their professional development and clinical confidence.
• Deliver comprehensive occupational therapy assessments, interventions and evidence-based treatment plans tailored to individual client needs.
• Conduct Functional Capacity Assessments (FCAs), Independent Living and Daily Skills Assessments, and SIL/SDA assessments, including relevant reporting and recommendations.
• Support clients with daily living skills, fine and gross motor development, sensory processing, school participation, functional independence and community engagement.
• Complete home modification and assistive technology assessments, recommending appropriate solutions to improve safety, accessibility and independence.
• Collaborate with families, support coordinators, educators and other healthcare professionals to achieve meaningful client outcomes.
• Contribute to clinical quality, service development and the ongoing growth of the occupational therapy team.
• Manage a clinical caseload while meeting KPIs aligned with your skills, experience and level of responsibility.
• Support the development of services for both paediatric and adult clients across NDIS and other funding pathways.

The current caseload is predominantly paediatric, with approximately 20% adult clients. Our client is also looking to expand its adult services and welcomes referrals through NDIS, Medicare, private health, DVA, DCJ, Workers Compensation and other pathways.

Benefits:

• Leadership opportunity: Take the next step in your career by combining senior clinical practice with team leadership and mentoring.
• Collaborative multidisciplinary team: Work alongside professionals across a range of allied health disciplines.
• Ongoing professional development: Access supervision, mentoring and support from clinical leaders across disciplines.
• Administrative support: Dedicated administrative staff to help manage day-to-day processes and allow you to focus on clinical care.
• Flexible employment options: Full-time employment is preferred, with part-time arrangements considered for the right candidate.
• Varied work environment: Enjoy a combination of clinic-based, community-based and telehealth services.
• Multiple clinic locations: Work across North Parramatta, Kingswood and Regents Park.
• Diverse clinical opportunities: Support clients across paediatric and adult caseloads, with opportunities to broaden your clinical experience.
• Flexible working hours: Individual schedules can be arranged within clinic operating hours of Monday to Saturday, 8:00 am to 6:30 pm, subject to the role's requirements.

Requirements:

• A recognised tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy.
• At least 8 years of clinical experience as an Occupational Therapist.
• Current registration with AHPRA.
• A valid NDIS Worker Screening Check and Working With Children Check (WWCC).
• Demonstrated experience in occupational therapy assessments, interventions and clinical report writing.
• Strong clinical reasoning and the ability to develop individualised, evidence-based treatment plans.
• Experience mentoring, supervising or supporting the professional development of other clinicians, with a genuine interest in team leadership.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with clients, families and multidisciplinary teams.
• The ability to manage a clinical caseload, prioritise competing responsibilities and work towards relevant KPIs.
• A collaborative, proactive approach and a commitment to delivering high-quality, client-centred care.
• A current driver's licence and willingness to travel for community-based appointments, where required.

If you are an experienced Occupational Therapist ready to take the next step into leadership, while continuing to make a meaningful difference in the lives of clients and families, we would love to hear from you.