Team Leader - (Nursing Unit Manager Level 2, Occupational Therapist/Social Worker Level 5, Clinical Psychologist) - Camperdown Mobile Assertive Treatment Team (MATT)
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time (38 hours per week)
Position Classification:
Location: Camperdown Community Health Centre
Requisition ID: REQ638259
In Sydney Local Health District our vision is Excellence in health and healthcare for all. You will be working in an innovative district that celebrates and invests in the ideas of staff, values people and offers life-long careers. Join the team at one of the leading public health organisations in Australia!
About the Role
Are you ready to take your career to the next level in management of a dynamic recovery oriented mental health team? The Mobile Assertive Treatment Team (MATT) is a tertiary-level service providing comprehensive, recovery-oriented care to individuals with severe and enduring mental illness who require enhanced support to sustain independent living in the community.
Based at Camperdown Community Health Centre, the team delivers services across Camperdown, Marrickville, and Redfern areas, offering care coordination and clinical interventions tailored to the needs of consumers. The team is multidisciplinary, including registered nurses, social workers, psychologists, occupational therapists, a psychiatry registrar, and a psychiatrist.
The Mobile Assertive Treatment Team also provides specialist mental health support to individuals in identified supported housing programs, ensuring they receive the care needed to maintain their independence in the community.
The Team Leader of Mobile Assertive Treatment Team (MATT) is responsible for the management and coordination of an integrated multi-disciplinary recovery oriented mental health services. The Team Leader will manage the development of services and processes between Community Mental Health Services and non – government, primary care, social support, justice and drug and alcohol services to ensure collaboration, connectivity, reduce service duplication and ensure appropriate support is provided to consumers.
For more information, please view the Position Description
Ideal Candidate
- Recognised qualification in Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Social Work or Clinical Psychologist and current registration with AHPRA or eligibility for membership to the Australian Association of Social Workers.
- Extensive clinical experience in mental health, and health service management including demonstrated advanced level practice and supervision skills; service planning; implementation; and evaluation.
- Current NSW Drivers Licence (P1 and P2 acceptable).
Benefits and Perks
Accrued Day Off each month, paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading.
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Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education
Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families
Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefit
This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health
This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2024_015).
SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
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Applications Close: 24 February 2026
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