Mental Health Team Leader

Queensland Government; Woodford; In loco; AUD 110.000 - 140.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

9 day fortnight option

Base salary + 12.75% superannuation

17.5% leave loading

Descrizione del lavoro

Queensland Corrective Services is seeking an experienced Psychologist, Social Worker or Occupational Therapist to lead the Mental Health Team at Woodford Correctional Centre, near the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. The role provides senior clinical leadership, complex assessments and coordinated care for prisoners with mental health needs.

The successful candidate will drive service improvement, supervise staff, oversee recruitment, onboarding and training, with Monday–Friday hours and flexible

Competenze

• Tertiary qualifications in Psychology or Behavioural Science with AHPRA registration, OR;
• Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Therapy with AHPRA registration, OR;
• Tertiary qualifications in Social Work with eligibility for AASW membership
• C Class Driver Licence

Mansioni

• Lead complex assessment, intervention and person-centred care.
• Coordinate referral pathways, crisis responses and clinical reviews.
• Chair multidisciplinary meetings, including suicide risk and complex case management.
• Contribute to service and practice improvement.
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, coaching and performance support.
• Build team capability through training and guideline development.
• Provide feedback on clinical practice to support service integrity

Conoscenze

Clinical leadership

Team leadership

Staff supervision

Recruitment & onboarding

Collaborative care

Formazione

Psychology (AHPRA)

Occupational Therapy (AHPRA)

Social Work (AASW)

Descrizione del lavoro

Queensland Corrective Services

• Mon-Fri hours with flexible options, such as a 9 day fortnight available
• Base salary + 12.75% superannuation + 17.5% leave loading
• Lead and shape mental health services supporting complex presentations.

Queensland Corrective Services (QCS) is seeking an experienced Psychologist, Social Worker or Occupational Therapist for a Mental Health Team Leader role at Woodford Correctional Centre, located just outside of the Glass House Mountains in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland.

The centre has both a Maximum-Security Unit and a purpose-built Safety Unit - accommodating some of the most complex and vulnerable male prisoners. Clinicians at the Woodford Correctional Centre undertake assessments, case management and provide interventions that promote the mental health, wellbeing and safety of prisoners.

About the Role:

• Lead complex assessment, intervention and person centred care
• Coordinate referral pathways, crisis responses and clinical reviews
• Chair multidisciplinary meetings, including suicide risk and complex case management
• Contribute to service and practice improvement
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, coaching and performance support
• Build team capability through training and guideline development
• Provide feedback on clinical practice to support service integrity

Mandatory Requirements:

• Tertiary qualifications in Psychology or Behavioural Science and general registration with AHPRA, OR;
• Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Therapy with AHPRA registration, OR;
• Tertiary qualifications in Social Work and eligibility for AASW membership
• C Class Driver Licence

Why QCS:

• Senior clinical and leadership scope
• Monday-Fri hours
• Annual pay increases, 12.75% super, 17.5% leave loading
• Supported professional development

Job Ad Reference: QLD/705043/26

Closing Date: Friday, 13th November 2026