Team Leader Counselling Service & Discipline Senior

Peninsula Health; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost onsite parking

Salary packaging & novated leasing

Exclusive retailer discounts

Fitness Passport access

Employee Assistance Program

Education and training partnerships

Collaborative leadership team

Job summary

Bayside Health, Frankston, is seeking a Team Leader Counselling Service & Discipline Senior to provide clinical and operational oversight across community health sites. The role supports psychologists and social workers to deliver safe, high‑quality care and to foster governance and clinical excellence.

The position requires extensive psychology experience, leadership capabilities and a commitment to collaborating with partners to improve community outcomes.

Qualifications

• Registered Psychologist with AHPRA.
• Board Approved Supervisor (Psychology).
• AHPRA Endorsement in a relevant area of practice.
• Minimum 8 years’ experience working as a generally registered psychologist and/or providing counselling services.
• Extensive clinical knowledge across therapeutic approaches for community health.
• Demonstrated leadership, management and supervision of clinicians and risk.
• Experience with vulnerable client groups including family violence, substance use, and child safety.
• Post graduate qualifications in a relevant field.
• Low-cost onsite parking
• Salary packaging & novated leasing
• Exclusive retailer discounts
• Fitness Passport access
• Employee Assistance Program
• Education and training partnerships
• Collaborative and passionate leadership team

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and operational oversight for counselling services.
• Support psychologists and social workers to deliver safe, high‑quality care.
• Foster governance, partnerships and clinical excellence.
• Manage risk and supervise clinical staff.
• Engage with vulnerable client groups to improve outcomes.

Skills

Leadership & supervision

Clinical governance

Counselling experience

Risk management

Stakeholder collaboration

Community health experience

Education

Postgraduate qualification in psychology

Board Approved Supervisor (Psychology)

Job description

Team Leader Counselling Service & Discipline Senior

• Permanent Full Time - 76 hours per fortnight
• Located in Frankston

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland.

We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between.

More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive.

Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

The Team & Role

Join a highly skilled and collaborative Counselling Service team delivering evidence-based mental health support across our Community Health sites. In this rewarding leadership role, you'll provide both clinical and operational oversight, supporting psychologists and social workers to deliver safe, high-quality care while fostering clinical excellence, strong governance, and meaningful partnerships that improve outcomes for our community.

Skills & Experience Required

• Registered Psychologist with AHPRA
• Board Approved Supervisor (Psychology)
• AHPRA Endorsement in a relevant area of practice
• Minimum 8 years’ experience working as a generally registered psychologist and/or providing counselling services
• Extensive clinical knowledge, skills and experience in psychological interventions. Broad understanding of a range of therapeutic approaches that are applicable to community health setting. Working knowledge of relevant legislations.
• Demonstrated effective leadership, management and supervision of clinicians and in managing levels of risk associated with counselling clients
• Experience working with vulnerable client groups, particularly those with complex issues including family violence, substance use, and child safety issues.
• Post graduate qualifications in a relevant field
• Take advantage of low-cost onsite parking
• Boost your take-home pay with generous salary packaging & novated leasing
• Unlock exclusive discounts at top retailers and dining spots
• Stay fit with access to premium gyms via Fitness Passport
• Feel supported with our holistic Employee Assistance Program
• Grow your skills through top-tier education and training partners
• Join a vibrant, collaborative team led by passionate leaders

Additional Information

Bayside Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We encourage applications from individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We also provide a safe and supportive workplace for people with all abilities.

*Please refer to Medical Scientists, Pharmacists and Psychologists (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021 – 2025salary circular for salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience. For further information on salary range classifications and grading please refer to the following page: https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-with-us/salary-rates/

It is strongly recommended that individuals in this role remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations.

Join Bayside Health and help us to deliver healthy lives for everyone, through sustainable, innovative, compassionate care.