[16/10/2025] Team Leader

Make a real difference in young people’s lives

Join our new Youth Residential Rehabilitation Service in Caboolture and play a key role in supporting young people (16–21) as they transition from acute mental health care to community living. In this leadership role, you’ll inspire and guide a dedicated team, empowering young people to achieve their recovery goals, build independence, and thrive.

- Part-time (19 hours/week) | Fixed term until 30 June 2026 | Monday to Friday

- Base Salary from $110,102 (pro-rata) + Super 12% & Benefits

- 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 more than 45 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 new Youth Residential Rehabilitation Service. In this role, you will lead and support a team providing recovery-oriented care to young people, their families, and carers. You will provide practice leadership, coaching, and mentoring to staff while overseeing the daily operations of the service.

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, handovers, administration, and monitoring budgets.

- Collaborate with community services to ensure coordinated and integrated care.

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 experience in Community Services, Mental Health, Disability, Social Welfare, Housing, Healthcare or Government sectors is required.

- Experience leading teams in recovery‑oriented, trauma‑informed, and family‑inclusive practice.

- Hold a current First Aid and CPR certification.

- Ability to provide proof of vaccination against vaccine preventable diseases or willingness to obtain required vaccinations per Queensland Health partnership.

Benefits

- Generous not‑for‑profit salary packaging - up to $15,899 p.a. to reduce taxable income and cover living expenses.

- 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.

Interested?

To apply online visit Mind Careers - reference number 498397. Online applications must be submitted by 11pm Tuesday 21 October 2025. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as the advertisement may close early if a suitable candidate is identified.

Position Description

PD Team Leader (YRRS) 20250328.pdf

For more information, please contact:

Tracey Hocking, General Manager, Complex Care National Services

Tracey.Hocking@mindaustralia.org.au

Mind is committed to a barrier‑free recruitment process. If you require any adjustments to complete your application, please email hr@mindaustralia.org.au

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.

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