Team Leader

When you join Early Start Australia, you’ll be part of an allied heath team that’s in it together. A local team that’s right beside you, supported by leaders who know the work. From small shifts to life-changing breakthroughs, you’ll make a positive impact for children, young people, and their families across Australia. And with flexibility and support to thrive, you’ll continue to grow and build a meaningful career, your way.

Responsibilities

Lead and support a multidisciplinary allied health team, providing clinical supervision, coaching and performance development; Manage a clinical caseload, delivering evidence-based, goal-focused therapy to children aged 0–16 and their families; Oversee quality therapy service delivery, ensuring best-practice early intervention and strong clinical outcomes; Drive team performance and operational success, including activity targets, diary utilisation and client outcomes; Partner with the Practice Principal / Area Manager on clinic operations, including workforce planning, recruitment, and service growth; Build strong relationships with families, educators, health professionals and community stakeholders; Deliver therapy across clinic, home, school and community settings, promoting participation and independence; Contribute to continuous improvement, clinical excellence and innovation in early intervention services

Requirements

Relevant tertiary qualification in an allied health discipline (e.g. OT, Speech Pathology, Psychology); Current registration/accreditation with your professional body; Demonstrated experience delivering high-quality paediatric or early intervention therapy; Leadership experience (or strong leadership capability) within a multidisciplinary team environment; Proven ability to achieve clinical, financial and quality outcomes, and support others to do the same; Strong communication, organisational and stakeholder engagement skills; Passion for mentoring others and building high-performing, collaborative teams; Full working rights, driver’s licence and relevant clearances (WWCC, NDIS Worker Screening, Police Check)

Benefits

Flexible hours and compressed work options; Up to 12 weeks annual leave; Up to 16 weeks paid primary carer leave; Wellbeing support program for you and your family; Competitive salary + bonus program; Registration and professional membership contribution; Relocation reimbursement up to $5,000, if applicable; Dedicated admin support; CPD allowance + paid professional development leave; Structured mentoring and leadership programs; Ongoing opportunities to build your experience, including Fly In Fly Out (FIFO) work; National and global career pathways through the APM Group