Team Leader Therapy Services

Cerebral Palsy Alliance; Sydney; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Relocation allowance up to $5,000

Tax savings benefits

Wellbeing allowance of $100 per year

Discounted gym membership

Multiple career pathways

Additional leave options

Job summary

A health service organization in Sydney is seeking a Team Leader Therapy Services to oversee a multidisciplinary team. The role is full-time and on-site, focusing on both leadership and clinical responsibilities. Candidates should have relevant qualifications in allied health and be registered with AHPRA, with excellent professional development opportunities available, including a relocation allowance and additional leave options.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications in allied health.
• Evidence of current registration with AHPRA/SPA/ESSA or willingness to attain it.
• A current driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of 7-8 clinicians.
• Contribute to a larger team of 18 staff.
• Maintain a varied clinical caseload with responsibility for goal-directed intervention.
• Deliver interventions on- and off-site.
• Support a culture of innovation and development.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical skills

Team management

Clinical assessment

Education

Relevant qualifications in allied health

Job description

Overview

Team Leader Therapy Services at Cerebral Palsy Alliance seeks a dynamic leader to oversee a multidisciplinary team in a clinical environment. This role is full-time and on-site in the Kingswood/Northern Sydney region with a strong focus on leadership and clinical work.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of 7-8 clinicians (Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists, Physiotherapists), with approximately 50% leadership responsibilities and 50% clinical caseload.
• Report to the Kingswood Therapy Manager for ongoing support and guidance.
• Contribute to a larger Kingswood team of 18 staff, including coordination with a client engagement team to support therapists in delivering intervention.
• Maintain a varied clinical caseload with responsibility for goal-directed intervention, equipment and assistive technology prescription, delivery and review, and community liaison.
• Deliver interventions on- and off-site (homes, schools, community settings) with most sessions conducted on-site in therapy and group rooms.
• Support a culture of innovation and development, including participation in intensives, groups and programs to meet client needs.
• Work with a clinical educator and manager to explore a caseload aligned with personal interests and professional development.

What We’re Looking For

• Relevant qualifications in allied health.
• Evidence of current registration with AHPRA/SPA/ESSA or willingness to attain it.
• A current driver’s license.

What's In It For You

• Exceptional professional development opportunities through CPA’s leadership academy and access to online courses from MCI.
• Relocation allowance up to $5,000 for interstate or rural moves.
• Tax savings of up to $2,650 per year through meal/entertainment and venue hire benefits.
• Wellbeing allowance of $100 per year.
• Discounted gym/fitness centre membership for your family.
• Multiple career pathways including Research, Clinical Governance, Specialisation and Management opportunities.
• Additional leave options including bonus leave, pre-purchased leave, compassionate leave, and CPA Day (additional public holiday).

About CPA and Our Commitment

At Cerebral Palsy Alliance, we value diversity, foster an inclusive culture and champion equitable opportunities. We strongly encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences, including people with disability, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and the LGBTQIA+ community.

CPA is committed to safety, equal opportunity employment, and to the wellbeing of clients and staff. We are a child safe organisation and all workers are expected to adhere to the NDIS Worker Code of Conduct. CPA is a smoke-free workplace.

How to Apply

Ready to Join Us? To apply, select "Apply" and complete your application. For more information, email [e-mail].

Find out more at CPA’s Allied Health page: https://cerebralpalsy.org.au/work-with-us/join-cerebral-palsy-alliances-allied-health-team/