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Genevieve Dorrough

Castaways Beach

Summary

Experienced Allied Health professional and emerging leader, passionate about driving business growth, strengthening community partnerships, and leading high-performing teams. I am committed to creating welcoming, strategically supported clinics with a strong team culture, where staff thrive and client outcomes drive a reputation for excellence.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Allied Health Manager

DCC Industry Group
07.2024 - Current

• Led operational oversight of multidisciplinary Allied Health teams across multiple sites.

• Delivered professional and performance reviews, staff mentoring, and P&C issue management including AHPRA reporting.

• Handled recruitment processes end-to-end and supported staff wellbeing and retention.

• Fostered a positive, high-performance team culture through clear communication and regular staff engagement.

• Acted as the central point of contact for staff communication, issues, and conflict resolution.

• Contributed to the planning and implementation of new programs, services and clinics.

• Built and maintained strong community and stakeholder relationships to support growth and visibility.

• Collaborated with DCC executives to align clinic operations with strategic direction.

• Led team meetings, created agendas, and followed through on actions to support team cohesion and communication.

• Worked alongside the Practice Manager to improve workflows and streamline business processes.

• Refined and implemented internal policies, including risk and incident management, CPD tracking, and employee handbook updates.

• Supported audits and compliance initiatives to maintain service standards and readiness.

• Managed leave, CPD obligations, and resource allocations across multiple locations.

• Responded to parent and client concerns with professionalism, ensuring service improvement and team feedback.

• Promoted interdisciplinary, outcome-based approaches to ensure high-quality client experiences.

• Maintained ethical practice, accurate documentation, and client confidentiality across services.

Senior Occupational Therapist

Sound Solutions Therapy Services
09.2020 - 07.2025

• Experience delivering and supervising OT services across lifespan and settings.

• Expertise in assessment, complex diagnosis management, and client-centred intervention planning.

• Mentored emerging clinicians and therapy assistants to build strong clinical capacity.

• Collaborated with external services, educators, and funding bodies.

Lead Occupational Therapist

Hervey Bay Physiotherapy and Allied Health
08.2022 - 01.2024
  • Occupational Therapist (all ages, clinic and community based)


Paediatric Occupational Therapist

Central Coast Occupational Therapy
01.2019 - 09.2020
  • Paediatric Occupational Therapist
  • OT mentor


Paediatric Occupational Therapist

Moveabout Therapy Services
01.2016 - 12.2018
  • Paediatric Occupational Therapist

Research Assistant

University of Newcastle
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Awarded a research grant to investigate tactile functioning in the autism population; conducted literature reviews, communicated key findings to my supervisor, and authored a report intended for journal publication.

University Tutor

University of Newcastle
01.2013 - 01.2015
  • Tutor for Anatomy (HUBS1105, HUBS1108, HUBS2103) and PASS Leader for Human Bioscience (HUBS1401), supporting student learning in anatomy and biomedical science through hands-on lab sessions, structured tutorials, and peer-assisted study groups.

Education

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy - Honors, Class I

University of Newcastle
01.2015

Bachelor of Arts And Commerce -

Australian National University
01.2005

Higher School Certificate - undefined

Loreto Normanhurst
01.2001

Skills

  • Leadership and team management
  • Strategic planning
  • Communication and stakeholder engagement
  • Service planning and delivery
  • Clinical governance and quality assurance
  • Performance management
  • Change management
  • Project coordination
  • Problem-solving and decision-making
  • Cultural competence and inclusion
  • Administrative and operational oversight
  • Technology and systems proficiency

Certification

  • AHPRA Registration, Australia (OCC00020002394)
  • Approved Medicare Provider
  • Senior First Aid Certificate (expiry 28-04-2025)
  • Working with Children Blue Card (No. 1979000/2; expiry 10-09-2026)
  • NDIS Workers Screening (57936714; expiry 22-09-2026)
  • QLD Driver's Licence (133776011; expiry 16-03-2025)

Training

  • Leadership Development Program – On Talent (2024–2025)
  • Transforming Occupational Therapy through Artificial Intelligence – Karen Jacobs (2025)
  • Therapeutic Crisis Intervention – Cat Scully (2024)
  • Professional and Clinical Supervision – OT Australia (2022)
  • Modifications and Assistive Technology – QSPEC (2024)
  • Exploring Interoception – Kim Barthel (2023)
  • Occupational Performance Coaching – Dr Fi Graham (2022)
  • SPIRIT Model for Sensory Modulation – Tracy Stackhouse (2019, 2023)
  • Backsafe Manual Handling Training – Peter Broadbent (2024)

OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

  • OT Mentor, Coral Coast Physiotherapy and Allied Health, 2023-Present
  • Camp Jabiru, OT Camp Leader, Yarramundi, NSW, 2019-2023
  • Surfing the Spectrum Volunteer, NSW, 2020; Disabled Surfing Association QLD, 2025
  • Special Needs Nippers Volunteer, Copacabana, NSW 2018-2019
  • Children’s Yoga Teacher, Copacabana, 2017-2020
  • Art Therapist / Disability Support Worker, Warrah Disability Services, NSW, 2007-2009

Timeline

Allied Health Manager

DCC Industry Group
07.2024 - Current

Lead Occupational Therapist

Hervey Bay Physiotherapy and Allied Health
08.2022 - 01.2024

Senior Occupational Therapist

Sound Solutions Therapy Services
09.2020 - 07.2025

Paediatric Occupational Therapist

Central Coast Occupational Therapy
01.2019 - 09.2020

Research Assistant

University of Newcastle
01.2017 - 01.2018

Paediatric Occupational Therapist

Moveabout Therapy Services
01.2016 - 12.2018

University Tutor

University of Newcastle
01.2013 - 01.2015

Higher School Certificate - undefined

Loreto Normanhurst

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy - Honors, Class I

University of Newcastle

Bachelor of Arts And Commerce -

Australian National University
Genevieve Dorrough