Team Leader

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Program: Mental Health Services Enterprise Agreement: Victorian Public Mental Health Services Enterprise Job Function: Mental Health Project: Employment Type: Full-Time, Fixed Term (until January 2027) Salary: RPN4, OT3, P3, SW3 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging About the role Located in St Albans, Yanna Yanna (Women’s) Prevention & Recovery Centre (PARC) is a welcoming and supportive environment where consumers are supported in their recovery goals and increasing their independence in transition back into the community. The service also has the ability for children to stay with their mother as a border. As the Team Leader of Yanna Yanna PARC, you will be part of the leadership group for this service. You will provide direction and leadership to team members as well as supporting the program manager to achieve strategic goals. With the support of the Program Manager you will be responsible for providing operational leadership to the team. As a part of this, you will actively lead the team processes to maintain service delivery to consumers and carers including overseeing day-to-day clinical and operational procedures and practices, developing staff rosters, leave management, etc. To actively lead team planning and development activities within Yanna Yanna and work to enhance the profile of the Yanna Yanna programme across the Western Mental Health Services and Western Metropolitan Melbourne through the provision of clinical treatment, effective liaison and service development (in collaboration with the Manager). Provide clinical expertise to other mental health clinicians in delivery of mental health care to woman and their support network. Provision of operational supervision to team members. Undertake administrative work to manage team. About you Passionate meeting the mental health and wellbeing recovery needs of women. Previous clinical experience in delivering mental health and discipline specific interventions. Ability to engage and collaborate with key internal and external stakeholders. Ability to work with a multidisciplinary team and provide clinical leadership, mentoring and support the development of staff. High level of verbal and written communications. Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne’s western suburbs. With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centred care across every life stage. We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach servicesto aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include oncology, renal, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology. We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia’s most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges. Western Health operates four acute public hospitals:Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s),Footscray Hospital,Williamstown Hospitaland Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women’s prison located in Ravenhall. Compensation and benefits 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 12 December 2025. 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. Western Health acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land and pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We celebrate, value and include people of all backgrounds, genders, sexualities, cultures, bodies and abilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr