Team Leader

Team Leader - Community Mental Health Join to apply for the Team Leader - Community Mental Health role at Western Health . Job Details Location: Central Community Mental Health (Sunshine) Employment Type: Full-Time, Ongoing Salary: RPN4, SW3, OT3 or P3 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging About The Role Western Health's Mental Health and Wellbeing Service (MH&WS) provides a comprehensive range of specialist mental health services to people who reside in the local government areas of Melton, Brimbank, parts of Hume (Sunbury/Bulla) and Maribyrnong (commencement date TBC). We deliver specialist clinical programmes across Adult Community Services, EMH/PARC/CL psychiatry, St Albans Community Care Unit, our Adult Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit, Adult Acute Inpatient Unit and older adult programmes. The Team Leader is a senior mental health clinician who will lead clinical review teams or service functions, mentor and lead mental health clinicians, and communicate effectively with medical staff, team leaders and the service manager. The mental health team provides recovery‑oriented community mental health services for our registered consumers. The team leader may have a reduced clinical load of complex consumers in addition to team‑leader responsibilities. Senior clinicians work as a key clinician for an allocated number of consumers and/or are aligned to a specialist function within the service such as intake, ACIS, case management or the intensive support programme. About You Lead with kindness, role‑model open communication and a desire to support and enhance clinical care across the team Contribute effectively to a multidisciplinary team with a genuine commitment to working within a client‑centred framework Skilled in delivering complex mental health care and therapeutic interventions Skilled in assessing mental state and risk Excellent clinical leadership skills Demonstrated clinical supervision and consultation skills Strong liaison and networking skills Collaborative, responsive and empathic Contract & Compensation Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey Learning and Development Opportunities Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education Mentorship and career support Community Impact and Inclusion Make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives through compassionate care Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research Organisational Culture and Environment Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare Ready to Make an Impact? Simply click on the “apply” button and follow the prompts. If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the “Employee Login” via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying. Closing date: 11:59pm on 25 November 2025 Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Shamiso Chimanya via email Western Health is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable). Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies. #J-18808-Ljbffr