Clinical Lead – Occupational Therapy

Clinical Lead – Occupational Therapy

Permanent Full-Time

About us:

We are proud to be part of the merged care organisation that will be known nationally as BaptistCare. As a for purpose, Christian care organisation, we are committed to providing exceptional support and services across Australia. Together with BaptistCare (NSW, ACT, WA) and Baptist Care SA we employ over 12,000 dedicated employees and support over 38,000 customers to help people live well with dignity and purpose. From older Australians and their families to people facing significant disadvantage, our passion and our priority are the customers we serve. We strive to deliver care as it should be – with people right at the centre.

About the role:

We are currently seeking a motivated Clinical Care Lead – Occupational Therapy to join our In-Home Care team in Melbourne on a Full-time basis. The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading our Home Care Occupational Therapists while providing high quality, evidence-based Occupational Therapy services to our aged care clients within an In-Home Care setting. We are looking for dependable candidates who can work Monday to Friday.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead the provision of Occupational Therapy clinical care, recruitment, orientation and ongoing clinical supervision of the Occupational Therapy team.
• Support and foster growth within the Occupational Therapy service, including the intake and assessment of new clients.
• Deliver clinical care in alignment with current best practice guidelines, while respecting the unique needs, preferences, and values of each client.
• Operate in accordance with Baptcare's procedures and work instructions, ensuring full compliance with organisational policies and regulatory requirements, including all relevant workplace health and safety legislation.
• Act responsibly to safeguard your own safety and that of others in the workplace.

About You:

You're eager to grow your career in the In-Home Care space and thrive on finding solutions that make a real impact. Strategic and driven, you work with purpose to help achieve both organisational and divisional goals.

Collaborative and team-oriented, you bring respect, support, and positivity to your everyday interactions.

You will ideally bring the following:

• Extensive experience in delivering Occupational Therapy services within the community aged care sector.

• Proven experience working within Commonwealth-funded Aged Care programs, including the Home Care Package (HCP) Program, Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP), and Short-Term Restorative Care (STRC) Program.

• Comprehensive understanding of the New Aged Care Act 2024 and the upcoming Support at Home program.

• Demonstrated ability to provide clinical supervision, guidance, and leadership to Occupational Therapists and support staff.

• Strong experience collaborating within multi-disciplinary teams to plan and deliver holistic, client-centred care for community-based older people.

• Demonstrated competence in managing and supporting change within complex and evolving service environments.

What's it for You?

Baptcare is focused on living our values, not just talking about them. You'll find the culture at Baptcare is one of genuine respect, support, and positive intention. We work hard to achieve results through change, continuous improvement, and ongoing focus on providing the best service delivery to our stakeholders.

• Competitive salary with salary packaging and novated leasing (up to $18,550 p.a.).
• Ongoing, professional development team building, and wellbeing support.
• Paid travel allowance between client appointments.

How to apply:

Click 'Apply Now' to submit your application. 

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

• Applicants must have Tertiary Qualification(s) in Occupational Therapy.
• Applicants must have a current full AHPRA registration.
• Unrestricted driver's licence and access to a reliable, registered vehicle with minimum Third-Party Property Damage car insurance"Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.
• The successful applicant will be required to undergo a National Criminal History check.
• A medical assessment will be conducted to see if you are physically capable of the role.

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Baptcare is a child safe organisation that is dedicated to the safety, empowerment, and participation of all children. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to a thoughtful, protective environment that supports infants, children, and young people to feel safe and respected. In accordance with Baptcare's code of conduct, all Baptcare employees are committed to keeping children safe within the organisation and act in their best interests at all times.

At Baptcare, we value diversity in all forms and aim to co-create inclusive experiences and communities with our employees, volunteers, the people we work alongside and our partners. We are committed to diversity and inclusion across all we do and to building communities and workplaces where everyone belongs.

Baptcare (VIC, TAS) is proud to be working towards uniting with BaptistCare (NSW, ACT, WA) and Baptist Care SA, to create a newly merged national care organisation committed to providing exceptional support and services across Australia. Together, we are building on a shared history of care and compassion, expanding our reach, and strengthening our mission to help people live well with dignity and purpose.