Clinical Leadership Role

Lead with Purpose: Transform Mental Healthcare with Us

At The Talbot Centre, we are not just part of the healthcare system—we are here to transform it. We believe every person deserves to know their worth, feel a sense of belonging, and be supported to grow into their full potential. Our mission is to challenge the status quo and pioneer a new kind of person-centred care—one that is deeply human, accessible, and empowering. We are reimagining healthcare, breaking down barriers, and creating real change for individuals, families, and communities.

If you're driven by purpose and want to be part of something bigger, this is where you belong.

Step into Leadership: Be Part of a Movement, Not Just a Workplace

The Talbot Centre is passionate about pioneering the future of healthcare, and this includes a strong commitment to developing and mentoring leaders in the healthcare field. We are now seeking a new member of our Leadership Team; an opportunity for an experienced or emerging leader to contribute to strategic direction, innovation, and sustainable service growth.

Our leadership structure is intentionally flat and collaborative. We work as a collective of equals, sharing responsibility for the wellbeing of our people and the effectiveness of our services. Leadership here is viewed as service, not status—a chance to empower others, nurture growth, and shape systems that help people thrive. Every member of the leadership team holds portfolios aligned with their individual strengths and passions, with the flexibility to evolve as those interests deepen or shift over time.

We value collective wisdom over personal power, and we see transparency, reflection, and generosity of knowledge as the foundations of effective leadership. We believe that wellbeing and performance are interdependent; that care, compassion, and accountability go hand in hand. Our culture is one where curiosity is encouraged, learning is continuous, and feedback is given with honesty, kindness, and respect.

Together, we are building a workplace that is both high-performing and deeply human; where leadership is shared, diversity of thought is celebrated, and governance, supervision, and innovation are seen as collaborative responsibilities.

This role may suit someone with prior leadership or management experience (including qualifications such as an MBA or Masters in Health Leadership & Management) who is eager to apply their strategic and operational insight in a values-driven context. It may also appeal to a clinician ready to step into leadership, who brings creativity, curiosity, and the courage to grow.

Why The Talbot Centre?

At The Talbot Centre, we don't just offer jobs—we offer a place to belong. We're looking for someone who isn't just searching for their next role, but a team where they can grow, thrive, and make a real impact for years to come. We are not a private practice; we are a private outpatient service with a unique organisational structure designed to provide the best possible support for our staff which in turn results in the highest quality care for our community. If you're looking for a meaningful, long-term career in a workplace that truly values you, we'd love to hear from you.

The Talbot Centre is a multi-award-winning, premier healthcare service in Northwest Sydney. We were awarded Team Culture Excellence at the Australian Allied Health Awards in 2024, reflecting our commitment to a supportive and thriving workplace. Our director is also a past recipient of the Excellence in Allied Health Leadership & Management Award Due to planned organisational growth, we have a rare opportunity for a new leader to join our team.

We provide holistic, inclusive and affirming care to clients across the lifespan with a range of complex mental health needs. We work from an integrated, balanced, person-first relational approach, that incorporates attachment-based and psychodynamic principles with skills-based approaches.

Our interdisciplinary team provides collaborative, whole-person care that adapts to the needs of each person. We are committed to reducing stigma, challenging outdated treatment models, and fostering autonomy in recovery and mental well-being. Our approach is trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming, fat-positive and culturally responsive, ensuring every client feels seen, heard, and supported. We value lived experience perspectives alongside research and clinical expertise, ensuring our work is both evidence-based and deeply human.

Learn More About Us

To get a better feel for our team culture, check out our Instagram page (@thetalbotcentre) and visit our website:

About the Position

This is an exciting opportunity for a values-driven, growth-oriented psychologist to play an active part in shaping the future of mental healthcare. You'll balance leadership and strategic responsibilities with a reduced revenue-generating workload (approximately 10–12 hours per week in a full-time role; negotiable), which may include client work, consulting, training, or other innovation projects.

As part of a shared leadership team, you'll provide day-to-day support for clinicians and contribute to both operational and strategic priorities, embedding systems that ensure quality, safety, and innovation that truly serve people. You'll champion shared leadership and co-design approaches, driving service development, excellence, and sustainability. You'll bring an ability to bridge clinical excellence with organisational health and long-term sustainability, mentoring others through reflective practice, co-design, and strengths-based leadership, approaching challenges with curiosity, creativity, and rigour in equal measure.

Your leadership portfolio will be shaped around your unique skills and interests, which may include areas such as digital health and technology-enabled care, workforce strategy, marketing and communications, clinical governance and policy, service innovation and program design, or business systems and sustainability. Your portfolios will evolve over time to ensure mutual alignment between organisational needs and personal strengths, creating space for both mastery and exploration. You'll also engage confidently with governance, compliance, and risk frameworks that uphold our standards of safety and integrity.

You will be passionate about diversity inclusion and will be committed to working within fat positive, neurodiversity affirming and culturally sensitive frameworks and to upholding these values in their leadership.

Prior experience in the private sector is desirable but not essential.

Please note provision of clinical supervision to staff is not required - see note at bottom of ad.

Key Details

• Position: Full-time or part-time permanent (minimum 30 hours per week) employed.
• Start Date: Ideally early 2026 (end Jan or early-mid Feb) or a mutually agreed date.
• Location: Onsite at our Bella Vista offices, with hybrid work options available.
• Required Qualifications & Experience: Full registration as a psychologist with AHPRA or qualified mental health social worker; experience working in health settings that include clinical service delivery (5+ years preferred).
• Hours: Flexible work arrangements can be negotiated.

Employment Package & Benefits

At The Talbot Centre, we believe that investing in our team is key to delivering exceptional care. As part of our team, you will receive:

• Competitive remuneration – above-award salary, superannuation, and paid leave.
• Ongoing professional development – access to regular individual and group supervision, mentoring, and offsite leadership development opportunities.
• A culture of growth – tailored career pathways, leadership training, and opportunities to contribute to service development.
• Flexibility and inclusion – accommodations to support your needs and a commitment to a diverse, welcoming workplace.
• A thriving team environment – a fully stocked staff kitchen, regular team events, and an active social culture to help you feel connected and supported.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support clinicians to grow, perform and thrive within a psychologically safe, values-driven environment
• Maintain a reduced clinical or other revenue-generating workload aligned with your interests and skills (approx. 10–12 hours/week for full-time roles; negotiable)
• Share responsibility for the day-to-day management, support, and operations of the team
• Contribute to strategic planning, service innovation and operational excellence
• Drive portfolio-specific projects that align with organisational priorities and your expertise and interests
• Contribute to recruitment, onboarding, and staff engagement initiatives
• Ensuring high standards of clinical care and adherence to evidence-based practices.
• Support clinical governance and ensure service quality and risk management
• Foster a culture that is fat positive, neurodiversity-affirming, and culturally responsive

Please note this role does not require you to provide formal clinical supervision to staff. We have a dedicated supervision structure separate from management. However, if supervision is an area of interest, we can support you to integrate this into your role.

How to Apply

If you're ready to lead with purpose and be part of a team transforming healthcare, we'd love to hear from you.

Please forward your resume and a brief cover letter to Dr Talbot via our website Join our Team page

We strongly value authenticity and care about who you are as a person.We'd love your cover letter to give us a real sense of who you are; not just what you've done. Tell us why this role excites you, what drives you, any relevant portfolio areas you're passionate about and why The Talbot Centre feels like home for you. Or, if you prefer, send us a video instead of a cover letter.

Please address your letter to Dr Amy Talbot, Director. In your application, confirm your availability, your clinical interests and whether you prefer a 4 or 5-day position.

We look forward to welcoming you to our team

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Employee mentoring program
• Professional development assistance

Licence/Certification:

• AHPRA registration as a psychologist (Required)

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bella Vista NSW 2153