Job Details
Accredited Mental Health Social Worker
Senior Clinical Advisor – Youth Mental Health
Location: Based in Brisbane with occasional travel to Hervey Bay & Maryborough
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday
Contract: Fixed-term until February 2027 (high possibility of extension)
Pay: $108,000 – $120,000 + Super + Salary Packaging (up to $18,550)
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday
Contract: Fixed-term until February 2027 (high possibility of extension)
Pay: $108,000 – $120,000 + Super + Salary Packaging (up to $18,550)
About the Organisation
Our client is a leading not-for-profit provider of youth mental health services across Queensland, supporting young people aged 12-25 through early intervention and integrated, wrap-around care.
Operating within a collaborative multidisciplinary framework, the service delivers evidence-based support across mental health, alcohol and other drugs, physical and sexual health, and vocational pathways. The organisation is committed to clinical excellence, innovation and creating safe, inclusive environments where young people are empowered to thrive.
The Role
This is a senior leadership opportunity for an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker (AMHSW) to provide strategic clinical oversight within a dynamic youth mental health setting.
As Senior Clinical Advisor, you will play a critical leadership role in strengthening clinical governance, supporting complex decision-making, and mentoring early career social workers and clinicians. You will work closely with Clinical Centre Managers to oversee triage, referral allocation, caseload reviews and service demand management.
This role is ideal for a highly experienced social worker who is confident leading reflective supervision, embedding trauma-informed and recovery-oriented frameworks, and driving continuous quality improvement across services.
Key Responsibilities
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Provide advanced clinical leadership and consultation to multidisciplinary teams
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Deliver supervision and mentoring to early career social workers and university students
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Offer expert advice and escalation support on complex youth mental health presentations
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Support triage, intake, referral allocation and caseload review processes
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Lead clinical governance initiatives, including documentation standards and audit processes
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Drive service innovation and contribute to new project development
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Promote evidence-based, trauma-informed and youth-centred practice frameworks
What’s On Offer
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Competitive salary: $108,000 – $120,000 + super
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Salary packaging up to $18,550 annually
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Fixed-term contract with strong potential for extension
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Free and secure on-site parking
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Access to employee discounts (health insurance, gyms, travel and more)
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Supportive, collaborative and values-driven team culture
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The opportunity to influence clinical standards and improve youth mental health outcomes across multiple communities
What We’re Looking For
- Tertiary qualification in Nursing or an Allied Health discipline (Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health Nursing, or Occupational Therapy
- Full AHPRA registration or AASW membership, with Medicare (MBS) billing eligibility
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Extensive experience in youth mental health and complex casework
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Advanced skills in psychosocial assessment, risk assessment and care coordination
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Demonstrated experience providing clinical supervision and mentoring
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Strong knowledge of clinical governance and continuous quality improvement processes
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Current Driver’s Licence and willingness to travel occasionally
How to Apply
For a confidential discussion, please contact Millie Dutton – Recruitment Resourcer at Zenith Search on 0483 945 419, or email your updated resume to millie.dutton@zenithsearch.com.
Alternatively, click Apply Now, and we will be in touch to discuss your suitability for the role.
Please note: Only candidates meeting the essential criteria will be contacted.
About Zenith Search
Established in 2011, Zenith Search has grown into a leading provider of specialised recruitment services across Australia. We pride ourselves on our professional, ethical and relationship-driven approach.
Our clients trust us to deliver high-quality talent solutions, and candidates benefit from our transparent processes and personalised support. We have long-standing partnerships with some of Australia’s major organisations and a strong track record of connecting the right people with the right opportunities Put simply – we succeed when you succeed.
To learn more, visit www.zenithsearch.com.
