Clinical Team Leader

• Permanent, Full time opportunity
• $128 400 - $142 560 + salary packaging and super
• Leadership opportunity within a brand new youth trauma program

We are partnering with a highly regarded community services organisation to recruit a Team Leader for a brand-new Youth Trauma Service launching in the ACT. This is a rare opportunity to lead the establishment of an innovative, multidisciplinary program supporting young people with complex needs.

The Opportunity As Team Leader, you will provide clinical and operational leadership to a multidisciplinary team while supporting the implementation and growth of a new therapeutic service model. You will play a critical role in embedding trauma-informed practice, workforce capability development, and collaborative service partnerships.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and supervising clinicians and support staff within a multidisciplinary youth trauma team
• Overseeing intake, triage, allocation, risk management, and clinical governance processes
• Supporting recruitment, onboarding, performance development, and staff wellbeing initiatives
• Embedding trauma-informed, culturally safe and youth-centred practice frameworks
• Managing service operations including workforce planning, rostering, and workflow coordination
• Strengthening partnerships with youth mental health, AOD, family support and community services
• Contributing to service development, quality improvement and outcome monitoring

About You:

We are seeking an experienced clinical leader who is passionate about youth mental health, trauma recovery and building high-performing teams.

You will bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, Nursing, Occupational Therapy or a related discipline
• Eligibility for professional registration or membership (e.g., AHPRA, AASW or equivalent)
• Demonstrated experience providing therapeutic support to young people with complex mental health and psychosocial presentations
• Experience supervising or leading multidisciplinary teams
• Strong clinical risk management, service coordination and stakeholder engagement capability
• Ability to drive service development, workforce capability and clinical quality frameworks
• Current driver’s licence

Why This Role?

• Lead the establishment of a brand-new, innovative youth trauma service within a reputable NGO
• Shape team culture, clinical practice and service delivery frameworks
• Work within a recovery-oriented, inclusive and culturally safe service model
• Join a collaborative, purpose-driven organisation committed to improving outcomes for young people
• Strong focus on professional development, leadership growth and service innovation

Interested? If you are passionate about leading innovative trauma-informed services and supporting young people with complex needs, we would love to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Alana [email protected]