Physiotherapist Team Leader

Your Opportunity:

As a Team Leader at Plena Healthcare, you will provide leadership and support across a dedicated region, guiding operational and clinical services while fostering strong, positive relationships with residents, families, and internal stakeholders. You will be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team delivering personalised, high-quality care across Residential Aged Care and Community settings.

In this role, you will oversee the delivery of evidence-based mobility and functional programs, care plan reviews, one-to-one therapy, and group-based active aging services, ensuring your team provides efficient, person-centred care that enhances the quality of life for every resident.

Duties will include, but not limited to:

• Provide leadership and guidance to Allied Health teams to ensure high-quality, person-centred care.
• Oversee assessments and clinical recommendations for mobility, transfers, falls prevention, equipment needs, skin integrity, pain, and joint management.
• Ensure best practice in care planning, documentation, and adherence to professional standards.
• Support team development through coaching, feedback, and performance guidance.
• Adapt to the evolving needs of Plena and the aged care facilities.

Your Career with Plena: 

In addition to an awesome team environment and competitive salary based on experience (which is reviewed yearly), Plena Healthcare prides itself on a genuine work/life balance where flexibility is key! We aim to support and inspire our team to enrich the lives of our clients. We do this with a great group of people, and a tried and tested program, which is the best in the industry! And there are some other goodies along the way to make sure you’re the happiest and best that you can be.

Plena Perks: 

When joining our Plena Healthcare Community, you will also unlock a multitude of Plena Perks. 

• Industry leading Professional Development program equivalent to $5000 annually, comprising of a Professional Development allowance that you can choose how you spend, monthly profession specific training events, industry webinar updates and lunch and learn sessions.
• Paid Induction and training
• Social club and team connection
• Health Kick - $$ to spend on your fitness and well-being
• Recognition programs
• Ongoing mentoring
• Treasure Chest Fund - We like to spread joy. We'll give you money to spend on brightening the day of one of your clients.
• $1000 Refer a friend bonus – Sharing is caring!

To join our inspiring team, you will need: 

• A bachelor’s degree
• Current AHPRA registration
• Australian working rights
• Willing to obtain NDIS workers screening and National Police Check

Who we are:

Plena Healthcare is a national allied health provider to the Aged Care, Community and Disability industry, with over 20 years’ experience. Our physiotherapists, occupational therapists, podiatrists, speech pathologists and dietitians are passionate about the care they provide to the clients who are at the centre of everything we do. 

It’s an exciting time to join Plena Healthcare! Following our recent acquisition by Australian Unity, we are entering a new phase of growth and investment in our people, services, and communities. This partnership strengthens our foundation as a trusted allied health provider, while opening up new opportunities for innovation, professional development, and career progression.

We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer, committed to supporting an inclusive & diverse workplace. We encourage and welcome applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people of all ages, cultural identities, gender identities and expressions & LGBTIQA+ people.