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Team Leader- Occupational Therapy or Speech Pathology


Company : Ability Action Australia


Location : Newcastle, New South Wales


Created : 2026-01-24


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Team Leader - Occupational Therapy or Speech PathologyFull-timeState: NSWJob Status: Full TimeAbility Action Australia!We are one of the largest providers to the NDIS, supporting over 10,000 participants every year with the care they need, when and where it is needed. We have a multidisciplinary team approach, building a quality support service around the needs and goals of our participants and their family.Help us help otherswith life changing support that can improve their independence, access, development, health and wellbeing, and function.Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist or Speech Pathologist ready to take the next step in your career? Join a purposedriven team where your leadership will shape the future of allied health services in your community.This is a unique opportunity to combine your clinical expertise with team leadership. Whether you''re an established leader or looking to step into a leadership role for the first time, we''ll support your growth every step of the way.You''ll:Manage a caseload of NDIS participants and deliver highquality therapy in homes, schools, and community settings.Provide clinical supervision and mentoring to early career clinicians.Support team operations including scheduling, referral allocation, and workflow optimisation.Foster a collaborative, highperforming team culture.Stay up to date with NDIS legislation to ensure compliance.What we offer you!Flexibility PPT from 30.4 hours/week (minimum 4 days) or full timeBenefits Professional Development allowance, staff referral scheme, Fitness Passport, option to purchase additional leave ... just to name a few!Excellent remuneration Industry leading salary + annual car allowance + laptop + smartphone + Performance with Purpose Reward and Recognition Program + salary packaging optionsWorklife balance Combine the convenience of working from home with the social interaction of working in the community and support of office and clinic hours.Career progression Access to ongoing training tailored to your interests and longterm goals combined with professional development opportunities with Ability Action Australia and our parent company MedHealthPassionate and uplifting culture You will be part of a purpose and valuesdriven team focused on delivering outstanding service to NDIS participants.What We''re Looking ForQualified Occupational Therapist or Speech Pathologist with current AHPRA or SPA registration.Strong clinical skills and a passion for mentoring others.Leadership experience or a desire to grow into a leadership role.Commitment to personcentred, evidencebased practice.Ready to lead and make a difference? Click on the apply button or call Amie Gargan on 0491 388 893 or email [email protected] for a confidential conversation today!#AAAYou are welcome here.Our fastgrowing team of more than 3,500 people around Australia represent a huge array of life experiences, skills and ways of thinking. We value all these differences.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, proudly welcoming people with disability including mental health conditions, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people from the LGBTQI community, veterans, carers and Indigenous Australians to our team.We are happy to adjust our recruitment process to support accessibility needs.#J-18808-Ljbffr