rightside Recruitment is proud to be partnering with a long-established, values-led organisation currently recruiting for an Occupational Therapist Team Leader in the CBD of Melbourne. This role is ideal for a senior OT who’s ready to take the next step into leadership — supporting a passionate team of clinicians while continuing to make a meaningful impact through client care. Whether your background is in paediatrics, adult services, disability, or mental health , your expertise will help shape and strengthen a collaborative, high-performing team. About the Role As Team Leader, you’ll balance clinical work with team supervision and service development. You’ll provide guidance, mentorship, and professional support to a group of dedicated OTs, ensuring quality outcomes for clients and a culture of growth and wellbeing for staff. This is a flexible position designed to support your lifestyle, with options around caseload mix, hours, and location . Key Responsibilities: Provide clinical supervision, mentoring, and day-to-day support to Occupational Therapists Foster a positive, collaborative team culture built on reflection, learning, and best practice Deliver high-quality, evidence-based OT services where needed within your area of expertise Conduct assessments, develop intervention plans, and review progress using person-centred frameworks Contribute to program development, quality improvement, and organisational initiatives Support achievement of service goals and ensure alignment with the organisation’s values and mission What We’re Looking For: We’re seeking an experienced and proactive OT who enjoys coaching others and leading by example. You’ll have strong clinical knowledge, great communication skills, and a genuine commitment to empowering both clients and clinicians. Essential Requirements: Recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy Current AHPRA registration Demonstrated experience supervising or mentoring other clinicians Strong organisational and leadership skills Driver’s licence and access to a fully insured vehicle Current First Aid Certificate (including asthma and anaphylaxis training) WWCC, National Police Check, and NDIS Worker Screening Check For a confidential chat, contact Mollie-May on 0422 477 733 or email your CV to mollie-may@brightsiderecruitment.com.au
