headspace Clinical Team Leader

Mount Barker SA | 0.8 FTE | $61.93 - $65.90/hour

Lead with Purpose – Join iREACH Rural Health

iREACH Rural Health is a leading provider of primary health care services across rural and regional South Australia, delivering responsive, community-driven programs that improve access to care where it’s needed most.

Originally established in 1995 as the Murray Mallee Division of General Practice, iREACH has grown into a trusted provider working alongside Country SA Primary Health Network (CSAPHN) and other government and non-government partners.

Our services include youth mental health (headspace), mental health support, alcohol and other drug programs, and continuing professional development. We are committed to delivering holistic, evidence-based care shaped by the needs of our communities.

At iREACH, our values guide everything we do: Inclusivity & Diversity, Respect & Compassion, Empowerment, Innovation, Connection and Hope.
Learn more: https://ireach.org.au/

About the Opportunity

We’re looking for a passionate and experienced Clinical Team Leader to help shape and guide our clinical workforce at headspace Mount Barker.

This is your chance to lead a dedicated team making a genuine difference in the lives of young people, families, and communities through trauma-informed, person-centred care.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and supervision for a multidisciplinary team of clinicians

• Oversee quality of care and service delivery across therapeutic programs

• Champion evidence-based, trauma-informed clinical practice

• Support ongoing staff development, training, and performance reviews

• Coordinate daily operations, triage referrals, and manage resource allocation

• Contribute to individual and group therapy sessions where appropriate

• Drive a culture of safety, compliance, and continuous improvement

• Build and maintain strong and collaborative relationships with clinical service providers, internal teams, sister organisations, and community stakeholders.

• Ensuring a welcoming, professional and client-centred service environment.
  

To be successful in this role you will have:

• A qualification in Mental Health Nursing, Psychology, Occupational Therapy, or Social Work, with current registration with AHPRA or Mental Health Accreditation with the AASW

• At least 2 years of clinical leadership experience, within mental health settings

• Strong leadership skills and a passion for team development

• Proven capacity to deliver high-quality, evidence-based therapeutic care

• High emotional intelligence, adaptability, and resilience

• A commitment to culturally safe, inclusive, and trauma-informed practices

• Experience working with young people and families

• A valid Working with Children Check, or willingness to obtain one
  

Why join iREACH?

We’re committed to providing a workplace where you are valued, supported, and inspired.

Benefits Include:

• Generous Salary Packaging: Benefit from attractive salary packaging arrangements (up to $15,900 tax-free), plus meal and entertainment benefits

• Competitive Remuneration: Receive a salary that recognises your skills and experience.

• Flexible Work Options: 0.8 FTE available with flexibility to support work-life balance and family-friendly practices.

• 5 Weeks Annual Leave (pro-rata for part-time)

• 10 Days Personal Leave (pro-rata for part-time)

• Wellness Leave: 2 additional days each year, on top of other leave entitlements (after 12 months of service)

• Paid Parental Leave (eligibility applies)

• Employee Assistance Program: Support services are available for you and your family

• Ongoing Learning & Development Opportunities

• Be supported within a strong learning and development culture.

• Work within an organisation that genuinely lives its values.

Apply Now

Applications Close: Monday, 22 June 2026 at 5:00 PM

To apply, submit your Cover Letter and Resume via SEEK, addressing the Job and Person Description outlined in the Recruitment Information Pack.

For more information about the role and to access the Recruitment Information Pack visit the headspace Mount Barker Website: https://headspace.org.au/headspace-centres/mount-barker/

For a confidential discussion about the position, please contact Ingrid Puise on (08) 8398 4***.

Please include details for two current referees. Incomplete applications will not be considered

We maintain the discretion to extend an offer at any stage of the recruitment process. If you are interested in the position, submit your application as soon as possible!

We Welcome Diversity

iREACH is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from:

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

• LGBTIQ+ communities

• People with disabilities

• Individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds