Team Leader

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Location: Springwood Community Health Centre

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ601386

Application Close: 23/09/2025

Position Classification & Remuneration: Dependent on Qualifications

Social Worker or Occupational Therapist Level 4: $121, $124,607.00 per annum

Senior Psychologist: $119, $129,171.00 per annum

Clinical Psychologist: $109, $133,156.00 per annum

Nurse Unit Manager Level 2: $133,112.74 per annum

With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment

working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed

and develop in your chosen career role.

About Us

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is a wonderful place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we provide a range of public health services to the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Region.

NBMLHD Community Mental Health offers a range of specialised services for children, young people, families and older people, through our community-based services and health centres. Our multidisciplinary health professionals and case managers take a collaborative approach to mental health care by linking with their patients to work together and consult within an environment appropriate to the person's needs.

The Community Mental Health Team is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Team Leader to drive excellence in consumer care and clinical practice. This pivotal role demands advanced clinical expertise, strong leadership capabilities, and a commitment to recovery-oriented service delivery.

As Team Leader, you will oversee the implementation of evidence-based assessments and interventions, guide professional development across the multidisciplinary team, and manage key operational functions including rostering, workload allocation, and quality improvement initiatives.

If you're ready to lead with impact and shape the future of community mental health care, we want to hear from you. Apply Now

Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees

• Accrued Day Off (ADO)
• Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
• Novated Leasing
• Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Fitness Passport

NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.

NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, please click here Child Safe Standards.

For assistance with applying through the NSW Health Career Portal please click here.

What you will bring to the role

• Nursing - Reg Nurse Div 1 with AHPRA, with at least 5 yrs FT equiv post reg exp & at least 3 FT equiv exp in the speciality field. In addition, the employee must have approved post grad nursing/midwifery quals relevant to the field in which he/she is appointed to, or such other quals or exp deemed appropriate by the Health Service. OT- min Bachelor's Deg & general registration with AHPRA & extensive specialist knowledge or high level of broad generalist knowledge. SW - min Bachelor's Deg & eligibility for membership of AASW & extensive specialist knowledge or high level of broad generalist knowledge. Snr Psych - a 4 yr degree in Psychology, being a 3 yr degree with a fourth yr honours in psychology; or quals deemed equivalent by the employer, full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia & 9 yrs' experience. Clin Psych- Master's deg or higher in Clin Psychology plus full registration as a psychologist and endorsed to practice as a Clin Psych with AHPRA.
• Demonstrated expert level skills in mental health and discipline specific assessments and interventions and experience working with people with serious mental illness.
• Demonstrated management experience and/or proven ability to provide leadership to a multidisciplinary team including skills and experience in clinical service management and quality improvement programs.
• Demonstrated ability to lead change within the workplace, balance competing demands and motivate staff.
• Demonstrated knowledge of, and commitment to, a recovery focused model of care, incorporating consumer and carer consultation within the mental health service
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with good interpersonal skills, and computer literacy.
• Demonstrated knowledge of contemporary community mental health service issues
• Current Drivers License and willingness to use same for work purposes

Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.

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