Team Leader

Team Leader (Nurse Unit Manager Level 2, Occupational Therapist/ Social Worker Level 5, Clinical Psychologist) - Assertive Outreach Team Apply for the Team Leader (Nurse Unit Manager Level 2, Occupational Therapist/ Social Worker Level 5, Clinical Psychologist) - Assertive Outreach Team role at NSW Health . Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (38 hours per week) – up to 12 months Position Classification: Nurse Unit Manager Level 2 / Occupational Therapist / Social Worker Level 5 / Clinical Psychologist Location: Canterbury Hospital Requisition ID: REQ Bring your clinical leadership to a team that changes lives every day. About The Role Community Mental Health Services provide a range of services designed to help support the recovery and help consumer stay well in the community. The team provides specialist services for young people, children and families, adults, and older people. Community mental health services include a specialist Aboriginal Mental Health Team, bilingual mental health workers and Peer Support Workers. Our main sites are at Canterbury, Croydon, Camperdown, Marrickville, and Redfern Community Health Services. This role will be based at Canterbury Hospital. Community Mental Health Service is committed to the provision of quality health services to the mental health community. We aim to deliver mental health services which, through research and innovative commitments, sets standards that are emulated by other national and international organisations. We aim to lead through achievement and innovation in clinical practice, research, teaching, training, and management. We are committed to developing the highest skills in our community mental health staff through the LHD’s pioneering Diploma of Mental Health program, structured workplace competency development program, and supervision programs. The Assertive Outreach Teams are tertiary level community mental health teams providing care coordinated services to consumers diagnosed with a severe and enduring mental illness and who require an enhanced level of support to sustain living in the community. There are two Assertive Outreach Teams within Sydney Local Health District catchment: The Assertive Outreach Team (AOT) based at Croydon Community Health Centre provides services to those living in Canterbury and Croydon catchment area. The Mobile Assertive Treatment Team (MATT) based at Camperdown Community Health Centre provides services to consumers living in Camperdown, Marrickville, and Redfern catchment area. The Team Leader of Mobile Assertive Treatment Team (MATT) / Assertive Outreach Team (AOT) is responsible for the management and coordination of an integrated multi-disciplinary recovery oriented mental health services. The Team Leader will manage the development of services and processes between Community Mental Health Services and non‑government, primary care, social support, justice and drug and alcohol services to ensure collaboration, connectivity, reduce service duplication and ensure appropriate support is provided to consumers. Responsibilities See overview above and the following highlights: Lead and manage clinical staff across multidisciplinary teams. Coordinate service development and process integration with external agencies. Ensure service quality, continuity, and evidence‑based practice in accordance with the Assertive Outreach model. Supervise, mentor and evaluate team performance and service outcomes. Engage consumers in care planning, service design, and evaluation to promote recovery‑oriented outcomes. Ideal Candidate Recognised qualification in Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Social Work or Clinical Psychology and current registration with AHPRA or eligibility for membership to the Australian Association of Social Workers. Extensive clinical experience in mental health, and health service management including demonstrated advanced level practice and supervision skills; service planning; implementation; and evaluation. Demonstrated leadership skills including implementing evidence based planning and service evaluation relevant to the assertive outreach model of care and change management skills. Understanding of and commitment to recovery‑oriented services and consumer involvement in service design, implementation, and evaluation. The preferred applicant will need to hold a Current NSW Driver’s Licence (P1 and P2 acceptable). Benefits and Perks Monthly Accrued Day off, Paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading. Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education. Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families. Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals. For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefit. Legal and Diversity Statements SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards. How to Apply Applications Close: 30 November 2025 For Applicant Support and Information, visit ‘Applicant Information’. Contact For enquiries, please contact Renae Van Der Pol on or email at Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day, apply now #J-18808-Ljbffr