Clinical Lead - headspace

North & West Remote Health; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Salary sacrifice up to $15,900

5 weeks annual leave

Professional development leave

Paid parental leave

Paid partner leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Flexible work options

Birthday off

Service recognition ($500 after 2 yrs)

Job summary

North & West Remote Health's headspace Mackay operation seeks a Clinical Lead to guide youth mental health services across Mackay, Sarina and Whitsundays. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, provide supervision, oversee risk management and ensure evidence-based care for young people aged 12–25.

Based primarily in Mackay with regular travel, you will drive governance, quality improvement and service integration while maintaining strong community links and clinical standards.

Qualifications

• Hold tertiary qualifications in an allied health discipline.
• Hold AHPRA registration or mental health accredited membership with AASW.
• Demonstrate advanced clinical skills across mental health settings.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and providing supervision.
• Manage clinical risk including suicide and violence risk.
• Understand adolescent development and family-inclusive care.
• Travel between Mackay, Sarina and the Whitsundays regularly.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and guidance to multidisciplinary teams across three sites.
• Oversee supervision, case reviews, intake, risk management and documentation.
• Deliver evidence-based, high-quality mental health services to youth aged 12–25.
• Monitor demand, manage referrals and coordinate clinical rosters.
• Drive clinical governance, quality improvement and compliance with standards.
• Build partnerships with community organisations to strengthen care pathways.
• Provide direct clinical assessment and intervene as required.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Multidisciplinary teams

Clinical supervision

Risk management

Community partnerships

Communication skills

Education

Tertiary qualifications in allied health

AHPRA registration or AASW membership

Job description

Come for the life experience, stay for the lifestyle

Make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people as a Clinical Lead across headspace Mackay, Sarina and Whitsundays.

You’ll lead and support multidisciplinary clinical teams to deliver high-quality, evidence-based youth mental health services. Reporting to the Clinical Manager, you’ll provide clinical supervision, oversee case reviews and risk management, and drive continuous improvement across all three sites.

Based primarily at headspace Mackay, you’ll regularly travel to the Sarina and Whitsundays satellite services to support staff and promote consistent, high-quality care.

This is a full-time opportunity, working 38 hours per week, with some flexibility required for travel and work outside standard hours, including evenings and weekends.

If you’re an experienced mental health professional passionate about youth mental health and clinical leadership, join us in making a lasting difference in our communities.

• Competitive salary, commensurate with skills and experience, plus superannuation;
• Salary sacrificing options up to $15,900 to help maximise your take-home pay;
• 5 weeks annual leave plus leave loading of 17.5%;
• Up to 10 days of paid professional development leave each financial year;
• Paid Parental Leave (8 weeks) and Paid Partner Leave (3 weeks);
• EAP for you and your family;
• Flexible work options where operationally suitable;
• Have your birthday off on us!
• Recognition of Service ($500 after 2 years of service!).

About the role

• Provide clinical leadership, consultation and guidance to multidisciplinary teams across three headspace sites.
• Oversee clinical supervision, case reviews, intake meetings, risk management and clinical documentation.
• Support the delivery of evidence-based, high-quality mental health services for young people aged 12–25 and their families.
• Monitor clinical demand, manage referrals and coordinate clinical resources and rosters to support timely service delivery.
• Drive clinical governance, quality improvement and compliance with relevant professional and healthcare standards.
• Build strong relationships with community organisations and service providers to strengthen integrated care pathways.
• Provide direct clinical assessment and intervention, including managing a caseload when required.

Skills and experience

• Hold tertiary qualifications in an allied health discipline, including social work, psychology, mental health nursing or occupational therapy.
• Hold current AHPRA registration or mental health accredited membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
• Demonstrate advanced clinical skills and experience across mental health settings, including complex triage, assessment and referral.
• Bring experience leading multidisciplinary teams, providing clinical supervision and facilitating clinical reviews.
• Have demonstrated skills in managing clinical risk, including suicide and violence risk, and supporting young people experiencing mental health challenges.
• Understand adolescent development, family-inclusive practice and age-appropriate care for young people.
• Demonstrate strong communication, relationship-building, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Hold a current C class driver's licence and be willing to travel regularly between Mackay, Sarina and the Whitsundays.

Please Note

NWRH is committed to child safety. All roles require pre-employment screening, including referee checks, a current Blue Card, Australian Federal Police check, and NDIS Worker Screening Check prior to commencement.