Team Lead - Occupational Therapist | Hybrid, SE Melbourne

MediRecruit; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary $100,000–$110,000 + superannua

Hybrid work (min 3 days in office)

Leadership career path

Career development planning

Supportive management

Incentive plan aligned to KPIs

Job summary

MediRecruit is assisting a Southeast Melbourne occupational rehabilitation provider to hire a Team Leader (OT focus). The role leads a team of Rehabilitation Consultants, while handling a personal caseload and ensuring high-quality service delivery in a hybrid work setting.

Ideal candidates hold an Occupational Therapy degree with 3+ years in rehabilitation, membership with AHPRA/ESSA/ASORC/AASW, and proven leadership. A driver’s license and willingness to complete checks are required.

Qualifications

• Must have recognised tertiary qualifications in Occupational Therapy or equivalent (as applicable)
• Current full membership with relevant professional association (AHPRA, ESSA, ASORC or AASW)
• Minimum 3 years of experience in occupational rehabilitation
• Demonstrated management/leadership experience
• Experience with an established occupational rehabilitation provider is advantageous
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including report writing

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance and support to a team of Rehabilitation Consultants
• Manage a caseload of approximately 15-20 cases
• Lead a team of 9, driving performance, productivity and quality
• Oversee people leadership, coaching, caseload and stakeholder management
• Ensure quality assurance, compliance and financial productivity targets
• Contribute to innovation initiatives across the team

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Organisational skills

Negotiation

Problem solving

Decision making

Mentoring/coaching

Education

Occupational Therapy degree

Professional association membership (AHPRA/ESSA/ASORC/AASW)

Job description

MediRecruit is assisting a Southeast Melbourne occupational rehabilitation provider to hire a Team Leader (OT focus). The role leads a team of Rehabilitation Consultants, while handling a personal caseload and ensuring high-quality service delivery in a hybrid work setting.

Ideal candidates hold an Occupational Therapy degree with 3+ years in rehabilitation, membership with AHPRA/ESSA/ASORC/AASW, and proven leadership. A driver’s license and willingness to complete checks are required.