Team Leader

One Door; Caboolture; On-site; AUD 104,000 - 127,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Passport

Professional development

Job summary

Mind Australia is seeking a passionate Team Leader for the Youth Residential Rehabilitation Service (YRRS) in Caboolture. You will lead and support a team delivering recovery-oriented services to young people, families and carers, providing supervision, coaching and practice leadership to staff.

You will oversee daily operations, rosters, handovers and reporting, while collaborating with clinical partners. This role focuses on empowering youth to progress toward independence and recovery goals.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in community services environments.
• Knowledge of recovery-oriented, trauma-informed practice.
• Ability to supervise multidisciplinary staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead and model recovery-oriented practice to staff.
• Provide supervision, mentoring and coaching.
• Oversee day-to-day service operations and rostering.
• Collaborate with families, carers and external partners.
• Support young people to build independent living skills.

Skills

Leadership experience

Supervision & coaching

Recovery-oriented practice

Team building

Staff mentorship

Education

Certificate IV in Mental Health

Job description

Lead and inspire a dedicated team, empowering young people to achieve their recovery goals, build independence, and thrive.

• Part-time (19 hours/week) | Fixed term until June 2028
• Base Salary from $115,339 (pro-rata) + Super 12% & Benefits (SCHADS Level 6)
• Caboolture Location

Mind strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, people with a lived and living experience of mental distress and recovery, and applicants from all cultures, genders, sexualities, bodies, abilities, spiritualities, ages and backgrounds.

Mind Australia is one of Australia’s largest providers of community-managed psychosocial services, supporting people experiencing mental health and wellbeing challenges to find help, hope and purpose in their lives. Operating for almost 50 years and employing more than 1,300 staff around Australia, Mind is a leading employer of people with lived experience of mental health challenges, recognising their unique ability to connect with and motivate clients and guide recovery.

About the role

We are seeking a passionate Team Leader to join our Youth Residential Rehabilitation Service (YRRS) in Caboolture. In this rewarding role, you will lead and support a team delivering recovery-oriented services to young people, their families and carers. You will provide practice leadership, supervision and coaching to staff, while overseeing the day-to-day operations of the service and fostering positive outcomes for young people on their recovery journey.

About the service

The Youth Residential Rehabilitation Service in Caboolture supports young people aged 16-21 transitioning from hospital to community living or preventing further hospital admissions. In a safe, homelike environment with 24/7 staff access, young people are supported to build independence, strengthen relationships, and achieve recovery goals. Services include one-on-one coaching, group programs, workshops, and activities tailored to each recovery plan.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and model effective recovery-oriented practice to staff working with young people.
• Provide supervision, mentoring, and coaching to staff, supporting problem-solving and creative approaches.
• Deliver direct support to young people to develop independent living skills and achieve recovery goals.
• Oversee day-to-day operations, including rostering, intake, handovers, reporting and service improvements.
• Collaborate with clinical partners, families, carers and external stakeholders to deliver coordinated and integrated support.

What you’ll bring

• Tertiary qualifications (minimum Certificate IV) in Mental Health, Peer Work, Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy or other health-related field.
• Proven leadership experience in community services, mental health, disability, social welfare, housing or healthcare sectors is required.
• Experience providing supervision, coaching, mentoring, and support to multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong understanding of recovery-oriented, trauma-informed, family-inclusive, and person-centered practice.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Current Driver's Licence, NDIS Worker Screening Clearance, and Blue Card (or ability to obtain).

Benefits

• Generous not-for-profit salary packaging - up to $15,899 p.a. to reduce taxable income and cover living expenses.
• Workplace Banking Portal that provides convenient access to a range of banking and lifestyle benefits offered through Mind’s CommBank program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - support for you and your immediate family.
• Fitness Passport - access to a wide range of fitness facilities for you and your family.
• Professional development - ongoing training and career growth opportunities.

For more information, please contact:

Aunjeet Legah, Service Manager

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Mind is committed to a barrier-free recruitment process. If you require any adjustments to complete your application, please email [e-mail]

Position Description

PD Team Leader (YRRS) 20250328.pdf

The successful applicant is required to complete comprehensive reference and background checking prior to employment, including a Working with Children Check, and NDIS Workers Screening Check.