Team Leader - Early Learning and Therapy

Job Description

Job Category: Services - NDIS/Childhood Intervention Job Description Do you want to work for a sector leading organisation that combines best practice with employee well-being to deliver outstanding outcomes for children and families? Noah's Ark is a leading not-for-profit organisation that delivers everyday learning and therapy and inclusion supports to children, families and educators. Our core values of Kindness, Quality, Optimism and Respect underpin our culture and informs the way we interact with families, our colleagues and the community. About the role We are seeking an allied health professional or specialist teacher to lead and grow our everyday learning and therapy team based in Canberra, with a focus on supporting staff engagement and quality service delivery to children and families. While we would prefer a full-time staff member, we would be open to considering part-time arrangements. About You You lead with optimism and kindness to build a culture of quality and respect within the team. You are confident to develop and engage local networks to support growth and improve outcomes for children and families. You can balance a range of priorities and competing demands to ensure that all families are receiving a high-quality service from engaged, skilled and motivated staff members. Your other qualities include: Strong leadership and people management capabilities to lead a high performing team. Flexible and adaptable to implementing and managing change. Skilled in use of technology to support teaming and work practices. Ability to lead a team using face-to-face connection and virtual technology to engage your staff. Strong communication skills and ability to facilitate group processes. Supports a solution-focused culture that is focused on outcomes for families. Efficient at managing admin tasks, compliance requirements and supervisory reporting with attentiveness to detail. 5 years (minimum) experience in your discipline (Occupational therapy, Speech Pathology, Physiotherapy, Psychology etc). This is a unique opportunity to gain and develop leadership and management skills for future career progression. Culture and Benefits Benefits of working with Noah’s Ark include: Flexible hours and working arrangements that work for you, your team and your clients. Realistic workload allows you to really get to know your team and the children they support. 16 weeks paid Parental Leave. Competitive salary and conditions, including access to relocation allowance. A suitable laptop device and iPhone. Above ATO rates for mileage reimbursement. A suitable iPhone will be provided enabling you to use the best apps to support your work. Access to ongoing professional development and leadership learning opportunities tailored to your individual career goals. Why is Noah’s Ark a great place to work? Founded in 1971, Noah's Ark is an identified sector leader which is reflected in the depth of experience and knowledge across the organisation and in our Practice Coaching and discipline specific mentor program. Employee well-being is prioritised through work structure, caseload allocation, supervision, teaming practices, professional development, ongoing practice coaching and individual career development plan. How to Apply Click Apply Now to submit your application with a resume and Cover Letter. For a copy of the Position Description or a confidential discussion please contact Operations Manager Michelle Kenny on 0407 426 794. Successful applicants will require an NDIS worker screening check, Working with children check, Police check and booster vaccination for COVID 19 or medical exemption. #J-18808-Ljbffr