Clinical Team Leader, Mental Health - North West - Incentives Offered

• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based clinical care to consumers across the North West.
• Offer specialist clinical consultation and act as a key point of escalation for complex clinical and operational issues.
• Guide and support the daily practice of clinicians, ensuring coordinated and person-centred care.
• Champion professional, legal, and ethical standards in all aspects of service delivery.
• Oversee service operations, including workload monitoring, performance review, and staff supervision.
• Drive excellence through operational planning, achievement of service targets and KPIs, and continuous service improvement.
• Provide professional leadership for your discipline across the broader New England North West Mental Health Service.

Support and professional development:
You’ll be well-supported in your role through regular collaboration with the Community Manager, Clinical Coordinator, and your Head of Discipline. Clinical supervision is available and encouraged. As part of the broader Hunter New England Local Health District Mental Health Service, you’ll also benefit from access to a strong professional network and district-wide educational opportunities.

About you:
You’re a compassionate, skilled, and flexible leader who thrives in a dynamic environment. You’ll bring a proactive mindset and a strong commitment to both clinical excellence and team wellbeing. Specifically, you will:

• Be organised and adaptable, able to respond to changing priorities with confidence.
• Be open to travelling across the region to engage with clinicians in remote and rural locations.
• Prioritise staff wellbeing and foster a culture of safety, resilience, and mutual support.
• Promote a continuous learning environment that supports professional development and innovation.
• Demonstrate strong leadership experience, ensuring operational effectiveness and a positive team culture.
• Build and maintain effective partnerships across agencies, enhancing collaboration and delivering integrated, person-centred care.

Requirements:

• Degree providing eligibility or membership of the relevant professional association/full registration through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
• Eligibility to drive in NSW and travel for work purposes.

What we can offer you:
At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:

• Be rewarded with up to $10,000 in the first 12 months PLUS up to $5,000 each year thereafter in fortnightly payments under the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme.* 
• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero 
• Proximity to shopping and other services 
• Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees) 
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees) 
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance 
• Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing 
• Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members 
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals 

Additional information:

• * Based on a minimum 18-month commitment to the position or the agreed duration of your contract. All payments to part-time and contract employees will be made on a pro-rata basis in accordance with the terms of your contract, including any approved extensions. Please note: if your contract ends before the agreed completion date, you may be required to repay a portion of the incentive. To check your eligibility, visit the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme. For further information or to discuss your circumstances, please contact HNELHD-RuralIncentives@health.nsw.gov.au. 
• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
• This position is full time; however, job share and/or part time arrangements will be considered.
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for this position.