Advanced Therapy Mentor

Champion evidence-based practices
- Contribute to clinical strategy, and professional development initiatives
- Enjoy a highly competitive salary that reflects your experience

**Job title -**Advanced Therapy Mentor
**Location -**Choose a Hub closest to you
**Employment Type -**Full time or Part time (4 days per week)
**Salary -**$95,000 - $120,000 (depending on experience)

**About Everyday Independence**
With over 40 hubs across Australia, Everyday Independence is a dynamic allied health organisation committed to changing the game for people with disabilities. Working in the social model, our united team of talented change-makers is on a mission to make inclusion possible for all Australians.

**About The Role**
We’re looking for a passionate and experienced **Occupational Therapist, Speech Pathologist, or Physiotherapist** to step into the role of **Advanced Therapy Mentor**. If you love sharing knowledge, empowering others, and driving excellence in therapy outcomes, this is the perfect opportunity to grow your career while making a meaningful impact. If you were here last week, these are some of the things you may have done:
**What You’ll Do**
As an Advanced Therapy Mentor, you’ll:

- Provide mentoring and guidance to colleagues, including early-career therapists, ensuring they feel confident and capable in their roles.
- Champion evidence-based practices and implement new initiatives developed by the leadership team.
- acilitate learning and development activities to upskill team members and build capability.
- Collaborate with the team to meet clinical targets and implement solutions for participant and team success.
- Promote our values and clinical model to inspire your colleagues.
- Teach and mentor mentees in:

- Using the LEAD assessment.
- Referring, delegating, and supervising Habit Coaches.
- Completing therapy plans for every participant.
- Understanding scope of practice for each discipline within an interdisciplinary team (IDT).
- Planning intervention activities within the sprint methodology.
- Embedding learning into practice through appraisal and feedback.
- Contribute to induction, community of practice, and organisation-wide education, including resource review and development.
- Demonstrate commercial acumen and teach mentees how to optimise time to meet billable targets.
- Work with Team and Area Leads to actively contribute to practitioner retention.
- Identify potential future mentors and, in collaboration with the Area Lead, support their growth in mentor roles.
- Provide mentoring support across different areas and states.
- Support team members with achieving clinical targets relevant to their hub and area, providing input into therapy plans, raising clinical concerns, and offering solutions.
- Mentor team members completing their induction program, along with new graduates.
- Champion the EI Clinical Model and drive the adoption of new practices developed by the leadership team.

**Who We Are Looking For**
At Everyday Independence, our team thrives on shared values and a collaborative spirit. We're on the lookout for individuals who resonate with our values and can seamlessly integrate into our dynamic environment. We’re seeking a motivated and enthusiastic team member who:

- Holds a tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, or Physiotherapy.
- Has current registration with the relevant professional body:

- AHPRA for Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists.
- SPA for Speech Pathologists.
- Has extensive experience in a community-based and/or disability setting.
- Thrives in a collaborative and supportive environment.
- Is passionate about mentoring, coaching, and developing others.
- Understands contemporary therapy practices and is dedicated to achieving outstanding participant outcomes.
- Has the ability to influence, inspire, and foster confidence and capability in others.
- Has experience working with clinical strategy and meeting set targets.
- Has knowledge of risk prevention and management.
- Is proficient in compiling, analyzing, and presenting statistical data.
- Is committed to achieving outcomes for people living with a disability and supporting them to reach their full potential.

**What We Offer**
- **Continuous Learning**:Guidance and support provided by industry-leading clinicians to help you excel.
- **Competitive Salary Package**:Attractive remuneration, plus additional benefits such as vehicle options, laptop, phone, and performance and loyalty bonuses.
- **Flexible Working Options**:Enjoy calendar control and create a week that works for you.
- **Opportunities for Growth**:Growth opportunities are endless Explore clinical mentoring/education or operational leadership career pathways.
- **Supportive Environment**:Dedicated operational, clinical and admin support so you can focus on what you do best. Work in a supportive, interdisciplinary environment, collaborating with experts in the field.
- **Everyday Perks**: We offer a ran