Job Description

Occupational Therapist and Allied Health Lead

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Belong Blue Mountains Incorporated – Blaxland NSW

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This combined role maintains an occupational therapy caseload while supporting the day-to‐day coordination, quality and consistency of allied health service delivery.

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You will provide person-centered assessment, intervention, case management and advice to older people and people with disability, including functional assessment, home safety, equipment and home-modification recommendations.

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As Allied Health Lead, you will support referral prioritisation, clinical communication, supervision and safe delegation to Allied Health Assistants. You will help the team maintain high-quality records, safe practice and positive client outcomes while escalating significant risks or service pressures to the relevant manager.

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Key Responsibilities

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- Complete occupational therapy assessments in clients' homes and community settings
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- Develop practical, person-centered intervention plans that support independence, safety and participation
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- Assess equipment and minor or major home-modification needs
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- Prepare clear clinical reports, diagrams, specifications and justifications
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- Manage an agreed caseload and coordinate referrals, reviews and follow-up
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- Work collaboratively with clients, carers, health professionals, community providers and trades staff
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- Coordinate day-to-day allied health referrals, priorities and team communication
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- Provide clinical guidance, case consultation and structured supervision within professional competence
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- Delegate appropriate activities to Allied Health Assistants and ensure clear plans, competence, review and escalation arrangements
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- Provide clinical oversight of relevant group programs and community-based allied health activities
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- Maintain accurate clinical records, service data and billing information
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- Contribute to quality improvement, accreditation, incident review and clinical-risk management
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About You

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You will be an experienced and collaborative Occupational Therapist who combines sound clinical judgement with a practical and approachable leadership style.

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You will be comfortable balancing a clinical caseload with team coordination, providing guidance and supervision within your professional scope, and working collaboratively with clients, colleagues and service partners.

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Selection Criteria

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Applicants must demonstrate:

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- Recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy and current AHPRA registration.
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- Demonstrated senior occupational therapy experience, including complex clinical decision-making, service coordination and supervision.
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- Experience supporting older people, people with disability and/or clients with complex needs in community or home-based settings
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- Demonstrated experience in functional assessment, home safety, equipment prescription and home-modification recommendations.
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- Experience preparing high-quality clinical reports, diagrams, specifications and supporting clinical justifications.
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- Experience leading or coordinating multidisciplinary allied health services, including operational leadership, professional supervision and team capability development.
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- Sound understanding of delegation, supervision and competency requirements for Allied Health Assistants.
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- Strong knowledge of person-centered practice, clinical governance, safeguarding, privacy,



work health and safety and quality requirements relevant to community allied health services.
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- Strong clinical reasoning, risk assessment, caseload management, prioritisation and stakeholder communication skills.
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- Ability to maintain professional boundaries, confidentiality and discipline-specific scope of practice, and appropriately elevate matters outside the role's competence or authority.
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- A current driver's licence and access to a comprehensively insured vehicle for work-related travel
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- Current NDISWS or willingness to obtain prior to commencement
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Why Join Us

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- A varied role combining meaningful clinical work with practical team leadership
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- Salary packaging options to increase your take-home pay
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- Supportive, collaborative and values-driven work environment
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- Flexible work arrangements appropriate to the role and service needs
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- The opportunity to contribute to positive outcomes for people across the Blue Mountains
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Application Requirements

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To apply for this position, applicants must submit:

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- A current resume.
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- A cover letter addressing the Essential Criteria listed above, including clear and concise examples demonstrating relevant experience, skills and capability.
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Applications that do not address the Essential Criteria may not be considered.

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Why Join Belong Blue Mountains?

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- Salary packaging options to increase your take-home pay
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- A varied role combining meaningful clinical work with practical allied health leadership
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- Supportive, collaborative and values-driven work environment
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- Flexible work arrangements appropriate to the role and service needs
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- The prospect to contribute to positive outcomes for people across the Blue Mountains
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We welcome people of all backgrounds and identities to apply for this position.

📌 Occupational Therapist and Allied Health Lead (Blaxland)
🏢 Belong Blue Mountains
📍 Blaxland