Job Description

Allied Health Team Leader – Residential Aged Care

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Physiotherapist preferred | Full-time | Maryborough or Sunshine Coast

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Ready for more than a clinical caseload?

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Intrinsic Health is looking for an experienced Physiotherapist, or Occupational Therapist, to step into a Team Leader role supporting our residential aged care services across the region.

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You can be based in Maryborough or on the Sunshine Coast, with supported travel between services as required.

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This role combines clinical practice with team leadership and service coordination, with one dedicated day every fortnight off the floor to focus on leadership, administration, team support and service planning.

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You'll report to our Aged Care Operations Manager and work closely with clinicians and facility teams to support strong service delivery, team development and continuous improvement.

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About the role

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You will maintain a clinical caseload while providing local leadership and support across our aged care services.

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Your responsibilities will include:

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- Leading and coordinating allied health services across residential aged care facilities
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- Supporting clinicians through onboarding, supervision, mentoring and day-to-day guidance
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- Coordinating rosters, leave coverage, timesheets and service requirements
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- Building robust relationships with facility managers and clinical teams
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- Supporting mobility, falls prevention, reablement, equipment prescription and other clinical services
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- Monitoring documentation, audits, reporting and service quality
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- Facilitating team meetings, staff training and professional development
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- Supporting continuous improvement and the rollout of new services and initiatives
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About you

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This role would suit an experienced clinician who is ready to take the next step into leadership, or an existing leader who wants to remain clinically connected.

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You will have:

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- A bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy
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- Current unrestricted AHPRA registration
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- Experience working within residential aged care
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- Strong knowledge of AN-ACC, Aged Care Quality Standards, quality indicators and reporting requirements
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- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
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- Confidence balancing clinical, operational and team priorities
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- A collaborative, practical and solutions-focused approach
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- Strong organisation and time-management skills
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- Willingness to travel between services as required
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Physiotherapists are preferred, however experienced Occupational Therapists with solid aged care experience are encouraged to apply.

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Previous formal leadership experience will be highly regarded, although we are also open to experienced clinicians who demonstrate strong leadership capability and are ready to grow into the role.

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Checks and requirements

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The successful candidate must hold,



or be willing to obtain:

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- A National Police Check issued within the previous three months
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- A current NDIS Worker Screening Check
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- Evidence of influenza and COVID-19 vaccinations where required by residential aged care facilities
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- A current Australian driver licence
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- Full Australian working rights
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Why join Intrinsic Health?

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- Dedicated leadership time: One full day every fortnight off the floor for leadership, administration and team support
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- Choose your base: Work from Maryborough or the Sunshine Coast
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- Grow your leadership career: Step into leadership while maintaining your clinical skills
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- Strong support: Work closely with the Aged Care Operations Manager and experienced organisational leaders
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- No shift work or on-call: Enjoy predictable working arrangements
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- Professional development: Access two days of paid CPD leave and up to $1,500 in professional development support
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- Career variety: Opportunities may be available across community services or our Vitality Movement Centre, depending on your interests
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- Employee benefits: Access EAP support, discounts and cashback through the Employment Hero app
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Who we are

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Intrinsic Health is a Queensland-based allied health provider delivering services across residential aged care, community, clinics, homes, workplaces and hospitals.

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Our aged care teams work in partnership with residents, families and providers to support function, independence and wellbeing through practical, person-centred allied health services.

📌 Residential Aged Care Team Leader (Fraser Coast Regional)
🏢 Intrinsic Health
📍 Fraser Coast Regional