Clinical Team Leader, Mental Health - New England North West - Incentives Offered

Lead change, support communities, and shape the future of rural mental health - your next career move starts here.

Remuneration: $121,658 - $147,108 per annum + super + salary packaging + incentives
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Senior Clinical Psychologist, Occupational Therapist Level 4, Social Worker Level 4
Location: Negotiable - Tenterfield, Glen Innes, Inverell, Moree or Narrabri
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ608158
Applications Close: Monday, 6th October 2025


Where you'll be working:
Join the New England North West Mental Health Service in two exciting, newly created Clinical Team Leader roles designed to strengthen mental health care across our communities.

• New England region – based in Tenterfield, Glen Innes, or Inverell (site negotiable)
• North West region – based in Narrabri or Moree (site negotiable)

Both positions offer the opportunity to make a genuine difference while enjoying the lifestyle benefits of living and working in rural NSW. You’ll collaborate with passionate multidisciplinary teams, delivering services across beautiful country towns and supporting communities through both face-to-face and telehealth care.

About the roles:
As a Clinical Team Leader, you’ll step into a pivotal dual role — combining hands-on clinical expertise with operational leadership. Working closely with Community Managers, Clinical Coordinators, and the broader NENW leadership team, you will:

• Provide advanced clinical care and specialist consultation across your region
• Act as a key point of contact for clinical and operational escalation
• Guide and mentor clinicians, supporting capability, resilience, and staff wellbeing
• Oversee service operations, performance monitoring, and workforce planning
• Champion best-practice, evidence-based, person-centred care
• Lead your discipline across the broader NENW Mental Health Service

These brand-new roles offer the chance to help shape services from the ground up, fostering innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

About you:
We’re looking for compassionate, adaptable, and experienced mental health professionals ready to lead with both heart and vision. You will bring:

• Advanced practice and clinical judgement in your discipline
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with experience guiding teams
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to rural and community-focused care
• The ability to build partnerships across agencies and drive service integration
• Dedication to staff wellbeing, professional development, and continuous learning

Why join us?

• Be part of something new – help design and grow collaborative teams in evolving services
• Lead with support – backed by Community Managers, Clinical Coordinators, Heads of Discipline, and a strong district-wide network
• Grow your career – access clinical supervision, leadership support, and professional development opportunities
• Live well – enjoy a relaxed rural lifestyle in vibrant, welcoming communities surrounded by stunning landscapes

Ready to make a difference in rural mental health?
Apply now and play a key role in building services that are as strong, connected, and resilient as the communities we support.

Requirements:

• Degree providing eligibility or membership of the relevant professional association/full registration through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
• Eligibility to drive in NSW and travel for work purposes.

What we can offer you:
At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:

• Be rewarded with up to $10,000 in the first 12 months PLUS up to $5,000 (Moree, Narrabri, Glen Innes or Inverell) or up to $10,000 (Tenterfield) each year thereafter in fortnightly payments under the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme.*
• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• Proximity to shopping and other services
• Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
• Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
• Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members

 

Additional information:

• * Based on a minimum 18-month commitment to the position or the agreed duration of your contract. All payments to part-time and contract employees will be made on a pro-rata basis in accordance with the terms of your contract, including any approved extensions. Please note: if your contract ends before the agreed completion date, you may be required to repay a portion of the incentive. To check your eligibility, visit the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme. For further information or to discuss your circumstances, please contact HNELHD-RuralIncentives@health.nsw.gov.au.
• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
• This position is full time; however, job share and/or part time arrangements will be considered.
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for this position.