National Manager

It's an exciting time to join Empower - seeking an Occupational Therapy Manager
- Grow with us - develop your career with a growing organisation
- Opportunity for a capable leader with the energy & drive to lead a national team

**Does this sound like the role for you?**

Are you an Occupational Therapist with experience leading teams and managing change? Do you have a passion for delivering exceptional outcomes for clients while at the same time creating an environment where therapists love to work? Are you well-versed in best practice within the NDIS and Aged Care? Are you passionate about mentoring and fostering the professional growth of leaders and therapists?

If you are seeking to advance your career with a dynamic and forward-thinking company that is genuinely dedicated to delivering best practice, outcome-focused services to the individuals we serve, then we would love to connect with you.

We are currently seeking an Occupational Therapy Manager who is passionate about their work and possesses a strong desire to support the growth of capable leaders. In this role, you will lead our national Occupational Therapy service and our state-based Team Leaders and national Clinical Leads will report to you. As Empower Healthcare continues to grow, we offer promising opportunities for individuals who are the right fit to grow with us.

**The Role**

As an Occupational Therapy Manager, you will work closely with the Clinical Service Director, Operational Heads of Departments, and other stakeholders in the development of Empower Healthcare’s Occupational Therapy services to take it to the next stage in our growth plan. Managing our services nationally, your main responsibilities will be:

- Lead our national team of Occupational Therapists; state-based Team Leaders and national Clinical Leads report to the Occupational Therapy Manager.
- Accountable for strategic planning and leadership of the Occupational Therapist service to achieve our balanced scorecard measures for quality, financial, efficiency, people, and growth outcomes.
- Provide leadership and direction for the delivery of all OT services nationwide, including the management of staff and resources.
- Contribute to service resign in line with best practice and compliance frameworks.
- Lead changes in work practices and procedures in line with the Occupational Therapy and Clinical Services Strategic Plans.
- Oversee the Occupational Therapy clinical governance frameworks and ensure the appropriate levels of support, training and supervision are available to our therapists.

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**The Company**

We Change Lives

At Empower Healthcare we partner with Home Care package providers, NDIS plan managers & Aged Care organisations to deliver life changing allied health services. We offer a full-service platform from physiotherapy, occupational therapy, podiatry, dietetics to osteopathy, massage therapy and most recently, home nursing services and pride ourselves in the delivery of high-quality therapy solutions, value packed services and responsive ethos.

It is a very exciting time with Empower Healthcare building on the success of its Victorian operation we now also have teams in QLD, WA and NSW. With a growing team of over 100 clinicians, we provide over 1,500 treatments a day and service more than 150 healthcare organisations. Building on this strong foundation, we are well positioned and committed to delivering exceptional care.

Our therapists genuinely care about the people we work with and have a passion to change lives through the services we provide.

**Why you should join our Awesome Team**

Be more than just a number We are a close-knit family orientated business with an open and friendly culture. Operating in a collaborative and supportive environment, our people are at the centre of everything we do. We also provide:

- Flexible working arrangements to suit your needs. We have a strong emphasis on work-life balance - No late nights or weekend work
- Above Award remuneration and incentives program
- Comprehensive company induction
- Monthly Professional Development and Social Events
- Financial contribution to external professional development and Paid Professional Development Leave
- Genuine Career progression opportunities - We always look to promote from within
- Workplace Giving Program and Paid Time off to Volunteer

**Do you have what it takes?**

We are looking for someone that is passionate about making a difference in the lives of our people. You will have an enthusiastic and proactive attitude, be outcome focussed and dedicated to delivering an exceptional service to our clients. You must have:

- Relevant degree in Occupational Therapy
- Registration with AHPRA
- Police Check Clearance
- Consolidated clinical skills as an Occupational Therapist and leadership experience
- Previous experience working in a community setting and sound knowledge of NDIS
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong business and commerci