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Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist ready to take the lead?Sensational Kids is on the lookout for a motivated and experienced OT to join our team as a Clinical Team Leader. This is a meaningful leadership opportunity for a clinician who still loves client work but is equally passionate about mentoring others and shaping team culture. Wed love to welcome a new leader to our team someone who brings warmth, wisdom, and a great sense of team spirit.Were a fun, supportive, and values-driven paediatric allied health practice where collaboration and kindness are central to how we work. If youre passionate about supporting kids, developing clinicians, strong collegial connections and growing as a leader within a fun, values-driven, multidisciplinary team wed love to meet you!Why work for Sensational Kids?Weve ranked 4th in Healthcare in the 2023 AFR Best Places to Work Awards and for good reason! With 18+ years of paediatric experience, we offer a vibrant, supportive environment where people genuinely care about each other. Sensational Kids offers therapy in a fun, collaborative and values-driven environment. Our multidisciplinary team includes OTs, Speech Pathologists, Psychologists, Music Therapists, Dietitians and Counsellors.Sensational Kids is a values-driven practice committed to creating a workplace that values integrity, learning, fun, professionalism and innovation. Were proud of the culture weve created and remain staunchly committed to prioritising high-quality care for families and a safe, rewarding work experience for our team.About the roleLocation: Sensational Kids Kensington, VICType: Permanent Part-Time (4 days) or Full-Time 30 to 38 hours/week, MonFriThis is a blended role that includes both clinical work and team leadership. As a Clinical Team Leader, youll support your colleagues to grow and succeed, while continuing to deliver best-practice therapy yourself.As Clinical Team Leader, youll:- Provide general clinical guidance, sharing your expertise to support a multidisciplinary team of clinicians- Facilitate clinical reviews, debriefs and case discussions- Support therapists to manage their caseloads effectively and meet professional goals- Contribute to onboarding and training of new team members- Monitor and promote team wellbeing, and liaise with management to address emerging needs- Assist with client triage, resource development, and quality improvement initiatives- Maintain a reduced personal caseload, delivering high-quality therapy to a diverse range of children and families- Collaborate with other Clinical Team Leaders and the broader leadership team to keep improving the way we work- Contribute to service development, quality improvement, and staff onboarding- Collaborate with leadership and management on staff wellbeing, recruitment, and client care- Provide clinical supervision to other Occupational Therapists (internally and potentially externally)- Foster a positive, high-performing team cultureThis role is perfect for someone who enjoys mentoring others, thrives in a team, and is ready to lead with warmth, openness, professionalism, and purpose.Essential selection criteria and requirements for the role- Full AHPRA registration as an Occupational Therapist- Current Working With Children Check & NDIS Worker Screening Check- Your own Professional Indemnity Insurance- 4+ years of clinical experience, with paediatric experience preferred- A team player with a collaborative spirit and willingness to grow- Experience working with an NDIS participants caseload- Leadership or supervisory experience within allied health- A collaborative mindset, strong ethics, a willingness to grow and a genuine interest in supporting others- Strong understanding of the NDIA or eagerness to further develop knowledge- You must be able to work in Australia on a permanent basisPerks & Benefits - What youll receive when working at Sensational Kids- 9.5 hours (FTE) of admin time each week to support balance- Structured onboarding and Foundational Skills Programs- Dedicated supervisor and peer support from other Clinical Team Leaders- 4 weeks of annual leave + 2 days of wellbeing leave each year- Generous professional development budget + paid PD leave- Whole team Team Days devoted to professional development and wellbeing- Purpose-built therapy spaces and your own dedicated room and computer- Access to a huge resource library- DIR FloorTime training and ongoing in-house support- Clinic Admin and Therapy Assistant teams to support your workflow- A vibrant multidisciplinary team and strong peer support- Supportive leadership and clear communication- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) + staff recognition and Rewards Program- Regular team socials, a genuinely positive culture, and leadership that cares- Reimbursement for travel and paid travel time, where applicable- Remuneration above award and based on experienceHow to ApplyTo apply, please email your CV and a brief cover letter addressing the key criteria.For questions, contact Amber Day at the Sensational Kids Kensington clinicApplications are open now start date immediately but there is some flexibility for the right candidate. #J-18808-Ljbffr