Optimum Health Solutions - 20 Years of Excellence in Allied Health!

Lead. Mentor. Educate. Inspire.

Are you an experienced Paediatric Physiotherapist ready to take the next step into clinical leadership?

Optimum Health Solutions is seeking a Clinical Head of Paediatric Rehabilitation to lead clinical excellence across our growing paediatric physiotherapy services while helping shape the next generation of clinicians through education, mentoring and course development.

This is a rare opportunity to combine clinical practice, leadership, mentoring, professional education and business growth in one rewarding role.

Working closely with our National Head of Clinical Development for Physical Rehabilitation, you'll influence clinical standards, support clinician development and create industry-leading education for Allied Health professionals across Australia.

With 14 clinics across NSW and Tasmania, more than 200 clinicians across seven Allied Health disciplines and over 20 years of delivering exceptional client outcomes, Optimum Health Solutions is one of Australia's leading multidisciplinary Allied Health organisations.

About The Role

This is a hybrid clinical leadership position combining active clinical practice with education, mentoring and service development.

You'll continue treating children while also helping drive clinical excellence across the organisation.

Your Responsibilities Include Clinical Leadership

• Lead clinical excellence across our paediatric rehabilitation services
• Support clinical governance, quality improvement and evidence-based practice
• Drive best-practice paediatric physiotherapy across multiple clinics

Clinical Education & Mentoring

• Provide individual mentoring and clinical supervision to Physiotherapists
• Develop structured clinical education pathways
• Deliver internal workshops and professional development programs
• Create online education courses for our Allied Health Professional Development Platform
• Contribute to the growth of our education platform and earn commission through course sales and subscriptions

Clinical Practice

• Maintain an active paediatric physiotherapy caseload (approximately 24 billable hours per week)
• Assess and treat infants, preschool-aged children, school-aged children and adolescents
• Deliver evidence-based interventions for developmental, neurological and functional conditions

Service Development

• Support innovation across community and clinic-based paediatric services
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to improve client outcomes
• Drive continuous improvement across clinical services

About You

We're looking for an experienced Paediatric Physiotherapist who enjoys mentoring others, sharing knowledge and driving clinical excellence.

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor or Postgraduate Degree in Physiotherapy
• Current General Registration with AHPRA
• Approximately 5+ years' experience in paediatric physiotherapy
• Extensive experience working within the NDIS and community paediatric sector
• Strong clinical skills across developmental, neurological and functional presentations
• Experience working within multidisciplinary teams
• Passion for mentoring, supervision and clinician development
• Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder engagement skills
• Current driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle

Highly Regarded

• APA Titled Paediatric Physiotherapist (or working towards Titling)
• Experience delivering professional education, workshops or clinical training
• Experience developing clinical education programs, supervision frameworks or learning resources
• Previous leadership or senior clinician experience

Why Join Optimum Health Solutions? Professional Development Like No Other

Help shape the future of Allied Health by developing education programs used by clinicians across Australia while earning additional commission from your courses.

Genuine Clinical Leadership

Influence clinical standards, mentor clinicians and drive innovation across a large multidisciplinary organisation.

Career Progression

Access structured leadership pathways, executive mentoring and ongoing professional development.

Collaborative Multidisciplinary Team

Work alongside Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists, Exercise Physiologists, Behaviour Support Practitioners, Dietitians and Podiatrists.

Industry-Leading Facilities

Work across modern clinics featuring rehabilitation gyms, sensory rooms, motor development spaces, innovative therapy equipment and technology.

Make a Lasting Difference

Help children and families achieve meaningful outcomes while influencing the future of paediatric rehabilitation across Australia.

If you're an experienced Paediatric Physiotherapist looking for a unique opportunity to combine clinical practice, leadership, education, mentoring and professional development, we'd love to hear from you.

Optimum Health Solutions in Tasmania invites an experienced Occupational Therapist to join as Occupational Therapy Discipline Area Manager, blending hands-on clinical practice with people leadership.

You will mentor clinicians, shape service quality, and drive performance across Hobart and Launceston clinics, while maintaining a clinical caseload of about 21 billable hours per week.

Relocation assistance available for interstate candidates; AHPRA registration and travel between sites required.

Optimum Health Solutions - 20 Years of Excellence in Allied Health!

Hobart or Launceston. Leadership Opportunity. Relocation Assistance Available

Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist looking to step into a leadership role where you can influence clinician development, drive team performance, and shape the future of Allied Health services?

Optimum Health Solutions is seeking an Occupational Therapy Discipline Area Manager to join our leadership team in Tasmania.

This role offers the opportunity to combine clinical excellence with people leadership, allowing you to mentor clinicians, influence service quality, and contribute to organisational growth while maintaining a clinical caseload.

With more than 20 years of Allied Health excellence, 14 clinics across NSW and Tasmania, and a team of more than 200 professionals, we continue to invest in our people, leadership capability and clinical innovation.

About The Role

As Occupational Therapy Discipline Area Manager, you will work closely with operational and clinical leaders to ensure Occupational Therapists are supported, developed and empowered to achieve exceptional client outcomes.

This Role Focuses On Four Key Leadership Areas Staff Performance

• Drive accountability to clinical standards, KPIs and performance expectations
• Support clinicians to achieve outstanding client outcomes
• Ensure compliance with clinical policies and best-practice frameworks

Staff Retention

• Foster a positive, supportive and inclusive workplace culture
• Implement initiatives that improve engagement, wellbeing and retention
• Build a high-performing and connected team environment

Staff Development

• Develop individual career development plans for clinicians
• Support professional growth and clinical specialisation pathways
• Provide mentoring, coaching and leadership support

Clinical Practice

• Maintain a clinical caseload of approximately 21 billable hours per week
• Lead by example through the delivery of high-quality Occupational Therapy services
• Support complex client presentations when required

About You

You are an experienced Occupational Therapist with a passion for developing people, leading teams and maintaining clinical excellence.

You Will Bring

• Minimum 4 years of Occupational Therapy clinical experience
• Proven ability to achieve and exceed clinical performance expectations
• Strong leadership, coaching and mentoring capability
• Experience supporting clinician growth and development
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Strong organisational and time-management abilities
• A collaborative and solutions-focused approach

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Current AHPRA registration
• Current driver's licence and access to a vehicle
• Current CPR and First Aid Certificate
• Working With Children Check (or willingness to obtain)
• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• National Police Check
• Medicare Provider Number (or eligibility to obtain)
• Ability to travel between sites when required

Why Join Optimum Health Solutions?

Leadership Impact Shape the careers of Occupational Therapists while influencing clinical excellence across the organisation.

Reward & Recognition Be recognised and rewarded for developing high-performing teams and achieving outstanding outcomes.

Relocation Assistance Available Support may be available for interstate candidates relocating to Tasmania.

Career Progression Pathways Clear opportunities to progress into senior leadership and executive-level roles.

Industry-Leading Professional Development Access leadership training, mentoring and ongoing clinical development opportunities.

Collaborative Allied Health Team Work alongside experienced leaders and clinicians across seven Allied Health disciplines.

Meaningful Work Make a lasting impact on clients, clinicians and communities throughout Tasmania.

If you're ready to combine leadership, mentoring and clinical practice in a role where you can genuinely influence outcomes, we'd love to hear from you.

To enquire about the opportunity, contact Emily at or call .