Occupational Therapist Team Leader

Penrith, NSW, au on site Until 9/18/2026 First posted July 20, 2026 Last posted July 20, 2026
Job description

We are one of the largest providers to the NDIS, with a multi-disciplinary team approach, tailored to the needs and goals of our participants and their family.

We are looking for an Occupational Therapist with proven leadership experience to join our Penrith team and support clinicians across Western Sydney.

In this role you will:

  • Build a collaborative, supportive team environment that drives high-quality clinical outcomes
  • Support graduate and early career Occupational Therapist through clinical supervision, mentoring and professional development
  • Provide leadership across scheduling, referral allocation and workflow optimisation
  • Manage your own caseload and deliver timely, high-quality therapeutic services

What's in it for you?

  • Great benefits including salary packaging, referral bonuses, extra leave purchase options and corporate discounts
  • True flexibility to choose the hours and days that suit your lifestyle
  • Competitive package with industry-leading salary, kilometre reimbursement, laptop, smartphone, PD allowance and performance rewards
  • Balanced work style combining work from home, community visits and access to office and clinic spaces
  • Genuine support with weekly supervision, dedicated mentors and senior clinician guidance
  • Career growth through tailored training, professional development and pathways across Ability Action Australia and MedHealth

To be successful you will have:

  • Current Certified Practising Membership with AHPRA
  • Proven leadership capability with experience guiding and supervising clinicians
  • Strong organisational skills to balance leadership duties with a varied caseload
  • Proactive approach with a focus on improvement and trying new ideas
  • Experience delivering high-quality services within the disability sector

If this sounds like you click on the Apply button, no cover letter required! 

Not ready to apply? You can get in touch with Lisa Hodge on 0448 546 107 or [email protected].

Or click here to add me on LinkedIn or send me a message. 

You are welcome here.

Our fast-growing team of more than 4,000 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 LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, carers and Indigenous Australians to our team.

We are happy to adjust our recruitment process to support accessibility needs.
 

About this role

Summary

Lead clinical team, supervise clinicians, manage caseload, and deliver therapy services.

Job title

Occupational Therapist Team Leader

Experience level

proven leadership

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Penrith, NSW, Australia; remote work allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

ahpra registeredleadershipclinical supervisionorganizationdisability experience

Preferred skills

team buildingclinical mentoringworkflow management

Specializations

occupational therapyleadershipdisability sectorclinical supervisionteam management
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Penrith NSW 2750, Australia

Hybrid City