Senior Occupational Therapist

Auburn Health is a nationally emerging allied health provider known for clinical excellence, integrity, and our deeply supportive culture. We empower individuals and families across the lifespan through evidence-based, meaningful, and person-centred occupational therapy services. The Role As a Lead Occupational Therapist, you will contribute directly to shaping the future of Auburn Health carrying influence across clinical standards, service quality, mentorship, and the professional development of our team. Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist ready to step into a leadership role that blends advanced clinical practice, mentorship, and service development? Auburn Health is committed to delivering exceptional, evidence-based care across the lifespan. As we continue to scale nationally, we are seeking a Senior / Lead Occupational Therapist who will not only deliver high-quality clinical services but also provide guidance, support, and leadership to our growing team. This role is ideal for a clinician who brings depth of practice, strong clinical reasoning, and a passion for developing others. You will play a key part in shaping clinical standards, mentoring junior team members, contributing to service improvement initiatives, and representing Auburn Health as a leader in the profession. You will join a supportive, high-performing team that values integrity, trust, and clinical excellence. You will be empowered to lead, teach, innovate, and drive meaningful outcomes for the people we support. Key Responsibilities Provide advanced clinical assessments and deliver individualised, evidence-based therapy services Develop and oversee high-quality therapy plans, ensuring alignment with best-practice frameworks Offer clinical supervision, mentorship, and skill development support to junior OT's and Allied Health Assistants Lead or contribute to service improvement, quality assurance, and clinical governance processes Provide guidance on complex cases and support clinical decision-making across the team Collaborate with multidisciplinary professionals to ensure coordinated, person-centred care Maintain high-quality clinical documentation aligned with regulatory, NDIS, aged care, and Medicare standards \Support onboarding and training for new clinicians Participate in research, CPD, or internal education initiatives Model Auburn Health's values and help build a strong, cohesive team culture What We Offer At Auburn Health, we invest deeply in our people because we know that exceptional care begins with empowered clinicians. Competitive salary ($120–150K) plus superannuation Pool company car available for work-related travel Reduced billable hours: Recognising your leadership responsibilities $1,500 CPD allowance per yearStrong clinical governance, structured supervision, and leadership support Allocated PA support for administrative tasks (billing, bookings, correspondence) Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options Access to a modern clinic with private rooms and co-working spaces Incentive bonuses for clinicians who exceed billable expectations After 2 years: A paid week off dedicated to personal or professional enrichment Opportunities to lead in-service training, mentor others, and shape clinical pathways A warm, supportive, and values-driven workplace focused on clinical excellence and meaningful impact Your Application Your application will include the following questions: Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? How many years' experience do you have as an occupational therapist? Are you currently registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)? Do you have a current Australian driver's licence? Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check? Do you have a current NDIS Worker Screening Check? Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment? Which of the following First Aid accreditations do you currently hold? #J-18808-Ljbffr