Mental Health Team Leader

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Salary

$130000 - $140000 per annum

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Job Industry

  • Social Care

Job Type

  • Permanent
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Job Details

Mental Health Team Leader

Top Selling Points

  1. Leadership opportunity within WA Country Health Service in the Goldfields Region.

  2. Attractive salary of $135,972 + super + salary packaging benefits.

  3. Accommodation provided for the duration of your contract.

  4. Flexible 6 or 12-month fixed-term contract with the possibility of extension.

  5. Make a genuine impact leading a multidisciplinary Adult Community Mental Health team in regional Western Australia.

Adult Community Mental Health Team Leader

Location: Regional, Western Australia
Job Type: Full-Time | Fixed-Term Contract (6 or 12 months)
Salary: $135,972 + Super + Salary Packaging

About WA Country Health Service

The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is the largest country health system in Australia, delivering high-quality healthcare services across regional and remote Western Australia. WACHS is committed to improving the health and wellbeing of rural communities through person-centred, culturally safe, and evidence-based care.

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced mental health professional to lead an Adult Community Mental Health team in a beautiful region of WA.

The Role

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced mental health clinician and leader to join a supportive multidisciplinary team, providing clinical leadership and operational management across Adult Community Mental Health services.

As Team Leader, you will oversee the delivery of high-quality community mental health services while supporting staff, driving clinical excellence, and ensuring consumers receive safe, recovery-focused care.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Providing clinical and operational leadership to the Adult Community Mental Health team.

  • Managing day-to-day service delivery, staffing, and clinical governance.

  • Supporting and mentoring multidisciplinary clinicians to achieve best practice outcomes.

  • Working collaboratively with internal departments, community organisations, and external stakeholders.

  • Promoting recovery-oriented, trauma-informed, and culturally appropriate mental health care.

  • Driving continuous quality improvement and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and standards.

What We’re Looking For

To be successful in this role you will ideally have:

  • Current registration with AHPRA (Registered Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Psychologist) or eligibility for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) where applicable.

  • Previous leadership or senior clinician experience within Adult Community Mental Health.

  • Strong knowledge of community mental health frameworks, risk assessment, and case management.

  • Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

  • Current driver’s licence.

  • A passion for supporting regional communities and leading high-performing teams.

What’s On Offer

Our client offers:

  • Salary of $135,972 plus Superannuation.

  • Excellent Salary Packaging benefits.

  • Accommodation provided throughout your contract.

  • Choose between a 6 or 12-month contract with the opportunity to extend.

  • Flexible commencement from 13 July (negotiable).

  • Ideally have WACHS & PSOLIS experince

  • The opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a regional community while enjoying an incredible lifestyle.

How to Apply

For a confidential discussion, please contact:

Jody Inman
Healthcare Manager | Zenith Search
📞 0483 964 075
✉️ jody.inman@zenithsearch.com

Or connect with Jody on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jody-inman-2692251a4/

Alternatively, click Apply Now and we’ll be in touch to discuss your suitability for the role.

Please note: Only applicants meeting the essential selection criteria will be contacted.

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