About Us

At Occupational Therapy Helping Children (OTHC), we’re passionate about supporting children and families to thrive in ways that honour their individuality. Our vision is to make a meaningful and lasting difference in the lives of children with developmental differences and disabilities—through every interaction. While we offer high-quality therapy, our work goes far beyond the clinic. We’re also educators and advocates, running programs that empower OTs, teachers, and community members. Our services include telehealth, professional development, and a resource hub designed to bring therapeutic tools into everyday life.

We’re a team of passionate and experienced occupational therapists who support children and young people—from infancy through to early adulthood—to build skills, confidence, and independence in their everyday lives. Based on Sydney’s North Shore and Northern Beaches, we’ve been walking alongside families for over 30 years, offering compassionate, personalised support that evolves with each child’s unique strengths, needs, and goals.

We are looking for a Team Leader to lead a wonderful team of dynamic, experienced, and supportive therapists and be critical to the delivery of operational activities at OTHC.

About the opportunity

We value genuine career development, innovation in therapy practices, and opportunities for progression—and we're looking for a Team Leader to help us continue to grow and strengthen our team.

In this role, you'll support a small team of Occupational Therapists, helping them build their clinical skills and confidence while fostering a positive, connected team culture. You’ll work closely with our experienced Manager of Therapy Services, CEO and Practice Manager, who will support you in your leadership journey.

Key Responsibilities

The Team Leader position will play an active role in the following:

Lead and support a small team of occupational therapists

Ensure that the quality of clinical services is maintained at an exceptional standard

Contribute to the implementation of OTHC’s business and strategic planning

Support engagement with local communities to build brand awareness

Contribute to service operations through policy development, process improvement, and project management activities.

Contributes to marketing activities at OTHC.

About you

We’re looking for a passionate and purposeful team leader to join our strong and supportive management team. In this role, you’ll help guide and inspire our team to achieve exceptional outcomes for both the families we support and the OTHC community.

We are looking for someone who has :-

A positive, can-do attitude and a solutions-focused mindset

Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and guide others

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

A collaborative approach and willingness to work in alignment with OTHC’s vision, values, and direction

Confidence in making decisions while remaining open to feedback and guidance

Commitment to fostering a supportive, respectful, and inclusive team culture

Organisational skills to manage team priorities and contribute to service operations

Sound business acumen with experience in managing budgets as well as monitoring and improving scheduling, budget forecasting and leading other project work as required.

What we will offer you

Professional development, mentorship and support

Dedicated admin support team to free up your time to do work that matters most

The chance to work with the team to be creative and develop innovative and exciting therapeutic programs

We will welcome your contribution and ideas to develop our services and enhance our practice

Fun, supportive and engaged team with a real desire to learn and grown. We pride ourselves on our retention and team engagement!

Working in a beautiful work environment with a purpose-built state of the art facilities.

The role is being offered as a full-time, parental leave role.

Essential Requirements

Degree in Occupational Therapy

At least four (4) years’ clinical experience in paediatric occupational therapy

AHPRA Registration

Member of OT Australia

A current Working with Children (WWCC) & NDIS Workers Check

Current driver’s license and access to motor vehicle

Does this sound like you? Apply today!

We would love to hear from you so please submit your application by clicking “Apply Now”.

If you have any questions, please call our CEO Lisa Hughes for a confidential chat about what life could look like for you at OTHC on 0411 199 593 or email us at [email protected].