Team Leader - Occupational Therapist - Southeast Melbourne, VIC

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

Team Leader - Occupational Therapist - Southeast Melbourne, VIC

Our Client:

Our client leading provider of occupational rehabilitation services in Australia. Their professional team focuses on delivering high-quality customer service and innovative health and work solutions.

About the Role:

We are seeking a Team Leader to join a leading occupational rehabilitation provider in SE Melbourne, VIC. Ideally suited to an Occupational Therapist, this role is also open to Physiotherapists, Exercise Physiologists and Osteopaths, with Rehabilitation Counsellors, Social Workers and Psychologists also considered. A physical allied health background is preferred.

You will provide technical guidance and support to a team of Rehabilitation Consultants while managing your own caseload of approximately 15-20 cases. This is a hybrid position with a minimum of 3 days in the office, working full-time onsite for the first couple of months while learning the business. You will lead a well-established team of 9, driving team performance, productivity and quality, while delivering specialist assessment and case management services that support timely and sustainable health and work outcomes for clients.

Your responsibilities will span people leadership and coaching, caseload and stakeholder management, quality assurance and compliance, financial productivity targets, and contributing to innovation initiatives across the team.

Benefits:

• $100,000 - $110,000 per annum + superannuation
• SE Melbourne location, hybrid working (minimum 3 days in office)
• Leadership role with a clear pathway to Assistant Area Manager and beyond
• Lead an established team of 9 including Rehab Consultants and an Employment Consultant
• Supportive management structure
• Career development planning and succession pathways
• Values-led, team-based and dynamic work environment
• Incentive plan aligned to key performance indicators

About You:

• Recognised tertiary qualifications in Occupational Therapy (ideal), Physiotherapy, Exercise Physiology or Osteopathy Rehabilitation Counsellors, Social Workers and Psychologists also considered
• Current full membership with relevant professional association (AHPRA, ESSA, ASORC or AASW)
• Minimum 3 years' experience in occupational rehabilitation (essential)
• Demonstrated management and/or leadership experience
• Experience gained with an established occupational rehabilitation provider highly regarded
• Experience in teaching, mentoring and coaching consultants
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including report writing
• Strong decision making, negotiation and problem-solving skills
• Excellent customer service, time management and organisational skills
• Current and valid Australian driver's licence
• Willingness to complete mandatory checks including Police Check and Working with Children/Vulnerable People Check
• Valid working rights in Australia

About Us:

MediRecruit provides a specialist healthcare recruitment and career advisory service for Allied Health professionals in Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. Our dynamic team of recruiters have healthcare backgrounds and are passionate about sharing their expert advice.