Job Description
About Nimbus Health
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Nimbus Health exists to empower older Australians to reclaim independence without ever leaving home. By combining best-practice allied health care with seamless coordination, we remove the barriers that too often stand between our clients and the care they need.
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Lead Occupational Therapist
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Since our founding, we've grown across Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, and Sydney yet our north-star remains unchanged: compassionate, accessible care that keeps people right where they belong at home. We partner closely with clients, families and home care providers to deliver evidence-based services that prioritise lasting wellbeing and quality of life.
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We're looking for a Lead Occupational Therapist to join our Melbourne team, delivering high-quality care to clients while playing a key leadership role in the growth, performance and culture of our Melbourne Occupational Therapy team.
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Key Responsibilities
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Clinical work
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Assess and manage the needs of clients, and provide expert advice and treatment options
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Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards in the delivery of care
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Utilise advanced clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice
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Participate in the development and implementation of clinical programs and services
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Maintain accurate clinical records and ensure compliance with documentation requirement
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Provide clinical support and coaching to junior Occupational Therapists
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Continually review our current processes with an eye for improvements, including updating our team wiki with best practice
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Prepare training and educational materials for the organisations we work closely with
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Identify opportunities for service improvement and develop strategies to enhance the quality of care
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Engage in professional development activities to maintain and enhance clinical skills and knowledge
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Team Leadership & Development
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Provide day-to-day leadership, guidance and support to the Melbourne Occupational Therapy team; you'll be supported by the National Head of OT
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Regularly check in with team members to understand performance, workload, development needs and wellbeing.
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Support clinicians through complex cases, professional challenges and difficult client or stakeholder situations.
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Monitor team performance, provide feedback, and address any issues or concerns
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Support onboarding and integration of current Occupational Therapists into the Melbourne team
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Identify development opportunities and support clinicians to build their clinical and qualified capabilities
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Assist with performance reviews, goal setting and ongoing development planning
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Support succession planning and identify emerging leaders within the team
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Collaborate with the National Head of OT on team planning, workforce needs and organisational priorities
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Ensure that all compliance requirements are met, including team certifications are up to date
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Organisational Growth
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Partner with Talent Acquisition and the National Head of OT to identify workforce needs and recruit high-quality Occupational Therapists
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Proactively create knowledge sharing opportunities across Nimbus Health
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Contribute to company and departmental training sessions
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Act as a brand advocate for Nimbus Health
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About You
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Bachelor Degree of Occupational Therapy (or equivalent)
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Current AHPRA registration
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A valid Australian driver's license
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Regular access to a car
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At least 5+ years' experience, with previous leadership, mentoring or team coordination experience
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A genuine interest in developing people and building high-performing teams
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Ability to balance the needs of individual team members with broader team and organisational priorities
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with others
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Strong clinical skills and knowledge of a range of occupational therapy treatment modalities
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Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage a caseload of clients and prioritise tasks effectively
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Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and procedures
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Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development
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A positive attitude and strong desire to make a difference in clients' lives
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What We Offer
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Competitive remuneration, including a generous travel allowance, $1,500+ per annum professional development fund and regular in-person training
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Monthly Team Connect Lunch Allowance
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Access to our Health and Wellness Program, including discounts to gyms and health insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, along with other great benefits
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Induction day and regular team training, with a special emphasis on enabling collaboration and social interaction
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Work-life balance
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Working with a diverse range of clients across their lifespan and building meaningful relationships
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Open channels of communications between all levels within the organisation and autonomy
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Regular social events to get to know the wider Nimbus Health team
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Novated car lease benefits available
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📌 Lead Occupational Therapist (Melbourne)
🏢 Nimbus Health
📍 Melbourne