Team Leader Mental Health - Disaster Recovery

About this role

About the work unit / facility

The Mental Health Service Group within Townsville Hospital and Health Service provides specialist mental health care across North Queensland. Our Disaster Recovery Team delivers recovery-focused services to individuals and communities impacted by disasters, ensuring access to high-quality, evidence-based care.

About your new employer

Townsville HHS is the public healthcare provider for over 250,000 people across 150,000km². We operate 21 facilities and employ more than 6,600 staff. We are committed to clinical excellence, career development, a supportive culture, and work/life balance. As a major teaching hospital, we train future health professionals and lead research initiatives to advance healthcare.

We offer:

• Clinical Excellence: Deliver recovery-focused mental health care in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Career Growth: Access professional development, leadership opportunities, and structured pathways.
• Supportive Culture: Work in a collaborative, inclusive team committed to community wellbeing.
• Work/Life Balance: Enjoy flexible arrangements and the lifestyle benefits of North Queensland.

Competitive salary and benefits

• Salary between $5557.50 – $5798.90 per fortnight (HP5).
• 4 to 6 weeks p.a. recreational leave with 14-17.5% loading.
• Generous employer contribution to superannuation of 12.75%.

Additional benefits include salary packaging options, generous leave entitlements, and professional development support.

About your opportunity

Lead and manage a multidisciplinary mental health team delivering disaster recovery services. This role combines strategic planning, operational leadership, and advanced clinical expertise to support individuals and communities impacted by disasters.

Requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualification and registration (e.g., Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Psychology, or Nursing).
• Advanced clinical knowledge and leadership experience in mental health.
• Ability to manage complex caseloads and provide clinical governance.
• While not mandatory, eligibility for appointment as an Authorised Mental Health Practitioner under the Mental Health Act 2016 would be well regarded.
• All employees of the Mental Health Service Group (MHSG) may be required to work in other areas of the Service.
• Current C class driver's licence.
• Evidence of vaccination for VPDs as per Queensland Health policy.
• A probationary period may apply.

Application details

Enquiries are welcome, for a confidential discussion please contact:

Samuel Philip on (07) 4433 4145.

Closing Date: Sunday, 4 January 2026.

Submit your application via https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV670437, include your CV, referee details, and a short response addressing the key responsibilities.