Allied Health Team Coordinator
Capacity Building | Permanent full-time
At Brightwater, we are driven by our mission “Pursuing the Dignity of Independence.” We create inclusive communities where people connect, belong and thrive—and we’re looking for an experienced Allied Health Team Coordinator to help lead and shape high-quality, client-centred services.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Program Manager of Capacity Building, you will lead and coordinate a multidisciplinary Allied Health team to deliver outstanding, person-centred care across our services.
You’ll play a key role in overseeing day-to-day operations, workforce coordination, and clinical leadership—ensuring services are flexible, outcomes-focused and aligned to client goals.
Why Join Brightwater
- Be part of a purpose-driven organisation making a real difference
- Supportive leadership and collaborative team environment
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression
- Inclusive culture that values diversity, innovation and growth
Key responsibilities:
- Coordinate Allied Health service delivery to achieve high-quality client outcomes
- Lead, support and develop a multidisciplinary team, including Allied Health professionals and Therapy Assistants
- Manage workforce planning, rostering and resource allocation
- Partner with internal teams to coordinate referrals, admissions and funding utilisation
- Support recruitment, onboarding and performance management activities
- Drive a positive, collaborative and high-performing team culture
- Ensure compliance with clinical standards, policies and documentation requirements
- Contribute to continuous quality improvement, audits and research initiatives
Build strong relationships with clients, families and external stakeholders
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What you’ll bring
- Relevant Allied Health qualification with AHPRA registration (or professional body membership where applicable)
- Proven experience in clinical leadership and managing teams, ideally in complex care environments
- Strong understanding of funding models, service delivery and operational management
- Demonstrated experience in recruitment, performance management and staff development
- Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and interpersonal skills
- Strong organisational, problem-solving and decision-making skills
A commitment to continuous improvement and evidence-based practice
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Brightwater can offer you:
- A lucrative base salary plus super and the ability to salary package up to $18,550 annually, meaning you can legitimately pay less tax and increase your take-home pay
- Our unique staff benefits program, including access to BrightwaterPlus which gives you discounts with over 370 retailers and heavily discounted gym membership with access to 65 facilities across Perth
- State of the art working space with an onsite café, free parking and staff gym!
- Hybrid working options, promoting a healthy work life balance.
The opportunity to lead and shape a successful industry leading neurological disability focused operation function alongside a strong and passionate team!
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You will also need:
- A satisfactory National Police Clearance obtained in the last 12 months
- A satisfactory NDIS clearance
Current ‘C’ Class Drivers License as defined by the Department of Transport WA (DoTWA)
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About Brightwater:
With a track record that dates back to 1901, care is at our core. We stand beside our clients during times of personal change, using experience and understanding to be the support they need. We’re ready for the complexities that come with ageing and disability, including dementia, Huntington’s disease and acquired brain injury.
If you are passionate about working at a place where people are guided to create new opportunities for themselves, where people who thought they’d no longer be able to grow, are growing in new and different ways, and where people are enjoy life, making decisions and building new relationships – a place where people can pursue the dignity of independence , then submit your application, along with a cover letter, through Brightwater's online portal by COB 7 July 2026 , however, shortlisting will begin immediately . Please note that Brightwater reserves the right to close the advert prior to this date.
Please read the attached job description for more information on the role, including a full list of duties and selection criteria.
For Further enquiries, please contact Zach Ooi @ 0429088113 or email [email protected] for a confidential chat.
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