Permanent full-time
About your opportunity:
The Team Leader is responsible for the operational management of the team. The Team Leader is the first point of contact around issues pertaining to human resources, workplace health and safety, workplace guidelines and procedures, service development and quality. The Team Leader can also be consulted on clinical issues if the Consultant Psychiatrist is not available.
All employees of the Mental Health Service Group may be required to work in other areas of the service.
About the work unit:
The North Queensland Adolescent Forensic Mental Health Service (NQAFMHS) provides a range of services to support young people and their families who are involved with the Youth Justice System, or who are ‘at risk' of such involvement. Relatively high rates of mental illness are found in this population, and young people often do not engage with mental health services.
Requirements:
- Mandatory qualifications (Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Speech Pathology or Social Work) and proof of registration (if applicable).
- Possession of class C drivers’ licence.
- This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role – Hepatitis B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella and Pertussis.
Explore your purpose and help improve the health and wellbeing of our North Queensland communities
Enquiries: Lisa Phelan on (07) 4433 9710.
Applications close: Sunday, 29 November 2026
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Occupational Therapist / Psychologist / Speech Pathologist / Social Worker - Team Leader employer: Society for Social Work and Research
Join a dedicated team at Wide Bay Mental Health & Specialised Services, where we prioritise the well-being of children and young people facing mental health challenges. Our supportive work culture fosters professional growth through ongoing training and development opportunities, while our competitive remuneration package and generous benefits ensure you are well rewarded for your vital contributions. Located in the beautiful regions of Bundaberg, Hervey Bay, and Maryborough, you'll enjoy a fulfilling career in a community-focused environment that values collaboration and innovation.
Contact Details:
Society for Social Work and Research Recruitment Team
