Team Leader

Make the next move in your career and step into a Team Leader position with Early Start Australia in Fannie Bay, Darwin.

This is a Full-Time position, available to an experienced Occupational Therapist or Speech Pathologist looking to progress to the next step in their journey. (Relocation allowance will be considered for those moving from another state)

What we're about:

Early Start Australia is a growing, national, multidisciplinary organisation committed to delivering evidence-based early intervention and therapy services to children and their families. We employ people who are smart, experienced, empathetic, driven by the desire to help children and like to have some fun. We offer financial security and the benefits that come with being backed by a national company, while placing significant value on building fantastic team culture and environment at our individual clinic. 

Team Leader

As the Fannie Bay Team Lead, you will be responsible for the success of your own caseload as well as leading and mentoring a team of Speech Pathologists and Occupational Therapists, delivering services across the NT.

Your purpose of the role is to ensure exceptional outcomes for our young clients in a well-supported team environment. Drawing on your allied health experience you will be a proactive, solution-focused, professional and dedicated to bringing the best for your clients, families, staff and the organisation.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Day to day overseeing of a leading and innovative team.
• Apply and extend your extensive clinical knowledge through professional development with staff,
• Ensure high level professionalism and ethical conduct,
• Partner with clients throughout their “Therapy Journey”, our stepped-out pathway to exceptional outcomes.
• Utilise the next generation of client management systems – no more clunky programs or handwritten notes!
• And much more to ensure a successful and rewarding team, clinic and clients.

 As a part of the team, you will:

• Enjoy dedicated admin support for bookings, funding and managing bookings.
• Our newly launched additional leave policy - Work 40 weeks of the year! (naturally, conditions apply)
• A clinic wellbeing allowance
• Career progression and professional development opportunities tailored to your individual goals
• Annual professional development allowance + 3 days additional PD leave per year
• Paid parental leave with top ups available
• Discounted health insurance
• Access to our Mental Health and Wellbeing Program
• Discounts and savings at retailers across Australia

About you 

• You are naturally driven! A person who thrives on seeing others successful succeed.
• Approachable and empathetic towards those we assist.
• Naturally, you have a love for working with children.  You will have extensive experience working in early intervention in either private or public.
• You have grown over the years in your clinical experience (at least 3 years) and are perhaps currently working an Allied Health Professional who is wanting to take the next step into a Team Leader role whilst still drawing on your clinical experience.
• Must be an excellent communicator
• You love what you do, and this shows in your ability to engage and build relationships.
• Above all, you are ready to take on this opportunity and grow as a leader in your field.
• Hold academic qualifications together with professional registration (SPA / AHPRA).
• Lastly, you are enthusiastic and willing to jump in and hit the ground running!

If you are after a role where you can truly thrive and make a difference then take the step today by taking your career to the next level.  This is an opportunity for you to feel valued and appreciated for doing the work that you do every day.  Our teams of allied health professionals offer an environment where we are all equal and are there to support each other.  

We love coming to work every day and how that looks is different for everyone. You will find us working in clinic, out in the community or via telehealth.  Our schedules are busy and varied but work in a way that offers true flexibility and time for team collaboration! 

Apply today to be part of a growing team working to shape and influence the future of Early Start Australia. 

For a confidential discussion contact Ayesha on 0461 101 104 or email ayesha.din@earlystartaustralia.com.au 

Early Start Australia places high priority on the principles of respect, equity and diversity. As an employer of choice, we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities to apply.