Allied Health Manager Armadale

Whether you’re an experienced Team Leader or a Senior Therapist ready to take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you. In this role you’ll have the chance to develop and extend your leadership skills in a friendly, well supported team in an organisation that values your growth, passion and skills!

Early Start Australia is a national multidisciplinary allied health organisation committed to delivering evidence-based early intervention and therapy services to children and their families. As an organisation Early Start Australia prioritises building a fantastic team culture and working with children and their families to provide the best start for each child to grow and develop and ensure our clients reach their full potential.

We are looking for a passionate and engaging Practice Principal to lead our team in Armadale

What we offer you:

Early Start Australia is a national organisation - our clinics offer you the small practice feel with big corporate support.  We have friendly and well-organised administration teams booking appointments, invoicing and managing NDIS changes, leaving our therapists to get on with what is most important to them.

In addition to a competitive salary with performance incentives, you will have access to the following: 

• Take up to 12 weeks leave per year to do the things you love when you take advantage of our additional leave benefit – conditions apply 
•  A structured training program to support your leadership and clinical development aspirations
• Access to 100 hours + rostered CPD hours per year including regular in-house training with industry leading clinicians 
• Generous PD allowance plus 3 days professional development leave to pursue your clinical interests and passions
• Up to $15,000 in grants to pursue independent research projects or attend events/conferences that support your learning and growth. 
• Get the best results for your clients by delivering high impact therapy through a multi disciplinary team approach. 
• Dedicated hands-on admin support means more time spent with clients, supporting children and families to live a better life. 
• Other great benefits to support your mental health and wellbeing, flexible work options including early finish Fridays and reduced prices and benefits through Perkbox

The opportunity:

The Practice Principal leads the clinic and is responsible for growing a multidisciplinary, high functioning, collaborative team who deliver fun, engaging and meaningful therapy to children and their families. Backed by a highly supportive ESA leadership team, you will be responsible for all aspects of the business unit.

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the clinic alongside a small paediatric caseload;
• Provide evidence-based assessment and therapy including administering assessments, providing direct and indirect intervention, liaising with families, teachers, professionals and support staff;
• Lead a collaborative multi-disciplinary team to deliver quality, evidence-based outcomes;
• Grow and develop the team through supervision and discipline specific meetings, assisting staff with time management and organisation, development of clinic resources, feeding back to management at state and national level the needs of the team;
• Engage in service development, programming, scheduling and contribute to the national professional development agenda and training program.
• Understand, establish and build a strong client base and network of referrers;
• Contribute to and implement organisational strategy and operating standards.

What do you need to join?

• Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Physiotherapy or Psychology and full, current registration;
• Experience as a Team Leader or Senior Therapist in developing, coaching and mentoring less-experienced Therapists;
• Financial acumen with the ability to analyse financial reports and implement solutions to achieve strong performance;
• Skills to drive practice performance to meet and exceed business requirements and KPIs, such as client satisfaction, staff satisfaction and activity hours;
• Exceptional communication skills that enable you to work in a culturally rich and diverse environment and collaborate in a multidisciplinary team environment;
• Effective time management and attention to detail;
• Compliance – Professional Registration, Working with Children Check, National Police Check, NDIS workers screening check, First Aid Training, Driver’s License & Vehicle.

***Closing date is not applicable, candidates are encouraged to apply without delay***

Early Start Australia places a 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.