Locum Team Leader (Fannie Bay)

Job Description Locum Team Leader – Early Start Australia (Fannie Bay, NT) Early Start Australia is seeking an experienced Locum Team Leader to join our vibrant Fannie Bay clinic. This is an exciting prospect for a senior allied health professional to step into a leadership role supporting a multidisciplinary team delivering high‑quality early intervention and paediatric therapy services. About the Role As the Locum Team Leader, you will provide both clinical and operational leadership, ensuring best‑practice, evidence‑based services for children and their families. You’ll oversee a team of therapists and allied health assistants, offer clinical supervision, drive operational performance, and maintain excellence across therapy delivery, compliance, and client experience. Key Responsibilities
- Lead, coach and support therapists through supervision, caseload reviews, and performance development.
- Deliver high‑quality clinical services, including assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation.
- Ensure high standards of documentation, service agreements, consent, reporting, and WHS compliance.
- Maintain strong relationships with families, referrers, community partners, and external providers. What You’ll Bring
- Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology or Psychology.
- AHPRA registration or relevant professional membership.
- Strong clinical expertise with experience in paediatric or early‑intervention therapy.
- Proven leadership capability within a multidisciplinary team.
- Excellent communication, organisational and report‑writing skills.
- Current WWCC/WWVP, NDIS Worker Screening, First Aid, and driver’s licence. What you’ll get: Flexibility and Wellbeing
- Flexible hours and compressed work options
- Up to 12 weeks annual leave.
- Up to 16 weeks paid primary carer leave
- Wellbeing support program for you and your family Reward and support
- Competitive salary + bonus program
- Registration and professional membership contribution
- Relocation reimbursement up to $5,000, if applicable
- Dedicated admin support so you can focus on what you do best.
- Work in an environment that focuses on multidisciplinary collaboration, improving outcomes together Why Join Us? At Early Start Australia, you’ll be part of a supportive, values‑driven organisation committed to delivering exceptional outcomes for children and families. This locum role offers flexibility, autonomy, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in the Fannie Bay community. Apply now and help shape brighter futures. Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rdq28