Team Lead Occupational Therapist

Company Description

At Healthcare Australia (HCA), we are united by a shared commitment: to be a valued partner to our clients and provide a strong sense of purpose for our staff. As Australia's largest specialist healthcare workforce provider, we connect exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities, driving excellence across the healthcare sector. At HCA, this is where care begins. 

Job Description

Reporting to the National Manager, you will lead a multidisciplinary Allied Health workforce delivering services across Home Care and NDIS programs throughout Australia.

You will be responsible for balancing operational performance with exceptional client outcomes by overseeing workforce planning, clinician utilisation, service demand, financial performance, recruitment, and stakeholder engagement.

This role is ideal for a strategic leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about improving access to high-quality Allied Health services within the community.

Please note: To be considered for this role, you must be a qualified Occupational Therapist with current AHPRA registration.

Day to Day! 

• Lead the operational performance, growth, and profitability of national Allied Health services.
• Oversee workforce planning, recruitment, clinician utilisation, and service capacity to support business objectives.
• Analyse operational and financial performance, driving continuous improvement and operational efficiencies.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and manage escalated client matters to ensure exceptional service delivery.
• Coach, mentor, and lead clinical and non-clinical teams, supporting performance, engagement, and professional development.

Lets talk about you!

Current AHPRA registration as an Occupational Therapist with demonstrated leadership experience in Allied Health or community healthcare. Experience managing multidisciplinary teams, service delivery, and operational performance is essential, along with a strong understanding of Home Care Packages (HCP), CHSP, NDIS, and the Support at Home reforms. Strong stakeholder management, financial, and people leadership skills are highly regarded.

Why you’ll love working with us!

• Birthday Leave – because you deserve a paid day off to celebrate you 🎉
• Recharge Time – access to extra leave (plus your birthday off!)
• 24/7 Support – free mental health & counselling via our EAP
• Salary Packaging – including novated leasing with Smart Group
• Study Support – financial assistance for work-related education
• The Gifting Hub – save on brands like Good Guys, Rebel, Amazon & more 🛍️

If you have any questions or further assistance about the role, please contact Katie Longhurst on [email protected]

Veterans are encouraged to apply. At HCA we are committed to embracing diversity and committed to providing a safe working environment.