Team Leader Ryde Assertive Outreach Team
Applications are invited from enthusiastic Mental Health Clinician’s with experience in senior roles and a solid knowledge of community mental health to Apply for the role of Acting Team Leader - Ryde Assertive Outreach Team.
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until 14 February 2027 (with possibility of ongoing employment)
Position Classification: Dependent on qualification
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ646941
Salary (Per week):
Allied Health Professionals (Level 5): $2,604.21 - $2,667.53
Nurse Unit Manager (Level 2): $2,627.61
Clinical Psychologist: $2,177.46 - $2,654.00
Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.
NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.
Where you'll be working
Ryde Community Mental Health Centre
Ryde Hospital is having an incredible $479 million complete hospital redevelopment that will transform the delivery of healthcare for the Ryde local community.
The Ryde Hospital Redevelopment will result in new health facilities and enhanced services including emergency, ICU/critical care, inpatient units, outpatient/ambulatory care services and much more.
Construction commenced in early 2023, and will provide you with a wonderful and exciting opportunity to be part of the Ryde team to change the future health services for the Ryde Community completely.
What you'll be doing
The Team Leader will lead the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) in the provision of recovery oriented, trauma informed care that is guided by evidence based practice, collaboration with others and ongoing quality improvement.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
- AHPRA Registration in Nursing, Occupational Therapy or Psychology, or eligibility for membership with AASW for Social Workers. Psychologist is required to hold a Master Degree. Current NSW driver’s license. Relevant management tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent work experience. Allied Health positions require minimum experience as a Level 2 clinician.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, manage and support a clinical team.
- Extensive experience in and commitment to the management and treatment of consumers with significant mental health issues and disabilities in a community setting including experience in the application of the Mental Health Act and other relevant legislation.
Demonstrated experience in leading change in the context of service improvement.
Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Karen Barfoot on Karen.Barfoot@health.nsw.gov.au
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have
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Applications Close: 23 March 2026
Tentative Interview Dates: Week commencing 30 March 2026
