Paediatric Clinical Team Leader - Occupational Therapist, Melbourne's West

Our Client

Our client is a well-established and highly regarded paediatric therapy organisation dedicated to supporting children and their families to reach their fullest potential. With a warm, community-based approach, they provide evidence-based therapy services that create meaningful change in the lives of young people. Their team of experienced clinicians are passionate, collaborative and driven by purpose - working together to deliver the highest quality care.



About the Role

As the Clinical Team Leader, you'll play a key leadership role within a vibrant, multidisciplinary therapy team. You'll oversee the operational and clinical performance of one of the organisation's clinics, ensuring services meet best-practice standards and deliver outstanding outcomes for clients and families.
This is a hands-on leadership role that combines people management, clinical supervision, and operational coordination, while maintaining a small, manageable caseload of your own clients. You'll guide, mentor, and develop your team to achieve excellence and foster a supportive, positive culture.



Key Responsibilities:

• Provide clinical leadership, mentoring and supervision to therapists.
• Manage day-to-day clinic operations and team performance.
• Ensure services align with evidence-based practice and organisational standards.
• Support staff in caseload management, professional growth and wellbeing.
• Maintain a small caseload, delivering high-quality therapy to children and families.
• Collaborate with families, schools, and other healthcare professionals to support holistic care.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package plus superannuation - $110K - $125K plus.
• Opportunity to step into a leadership role with ongoing support and development.
• A positive, values-driven workplace culture that prioritises collaboration and growth.
• Regular supervision, professional development, and career progression opportunities.
• Flexible work arrangements and a manageable caseload.
• Work with a passionate team making a genuine difference in the community.

About You

You're a motivated and compassionate allied health professional who thrives in a leadership role. You enjoy guiding others, fostering a collaborative culture, and leading by example in clinical excellence.
You will have:

• Qualification in Occupational Therapy or Speech Pathology.
• Current AHPRA registration.
• Experience providing paediatric therapy services.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to motivate and develop others.
• Ability to manage caseloads, workflow, and team operations.
• Current Working with Children Check and Victorian Driver's Licence.
• Professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and Medicare provider number(s).

About Us:

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How to Apply:

Please apply and one of our Healthcare Specialists will call you for a confidential discussion. Or contact Clare Jones - [email protected] or 0402 367 899.