Mental Health Team Leader

Queensland Government · Woodford QLD 4514 · Full time
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Mental Health Team Leader

Queensland Government
$140k - $150k
Above avg
Fortnightly salary: $5,364.00 - $5,747.00
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KEY POINTS WE FOUND
  • Lead and shape mental health services supporting complex presentations.
  • Coordinate referral pathways, crisis responses and clinical reviews.
  • Build team capability through training and guideline development.

Queensland Corrective Services

  • Mon–Fri hours with flexible options, such as a 9 day fortnight available
  • Base salary + 12.75% superannuation + 17.5% leave loading
  • Lead and shape mental health services supporting complex presentations.

Queensland Corrective Services (QCS) is seeking an experienced Psychologist, Social Worker or Occupational Therapist for a Mental Health Team Leader role at Woodford Correctional Centre, located just outside of the Glass House Mountains in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland.

The centre has both a Maximum-Security Unit and a purpose-built Safety Unit – accommodating some of the most complex and vulnerable male prisoners. Clinicians at the Woodford Correctional Centre undertake assessments, case management and provide interventions that promote the mental health, wellbeing and safety of prisoners.

About the Role:

  • Lead complex assessment, intervention and person centred care
  • Coordinate referral pathways, crisis responses and clinical reviews
  • Chair multidisciplinary meetings, including suicide risk and complex case management
  • Contribute to service and practice improvement
  • Lead recruitment, onboarding, coaching and performance support
  • Build team capability through training and guideline development
  • Provide feedback on clinical practice to support service integrity

Mandatory Requirements:

  • Tertiary qualifications in Psychology or Behavioural Science and general registration with AHPRA, OR;
  • Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Therapy with AHPRA registration, OR;
  • Tertiary qualifications in Social Work and eligibility for AASW membership
  • C Class Driver Licence

Why QCS:

  • Senior clinical and leadership scope
  • Monday–Friday hours
  • Annual pay increases, 12.75% super, 17.5% leave loading
  • Supported professional development

Visit SmartJobs for further details, role requirements and mandatory qualifications for the role. Call QCS Mental Health Careers team at 07 3565 7252 for more information.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/705043/26

Closing Date: Friday, 13th November 2026

Candidates apply for your job on: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobtools/jncustomsearch.viewFullSingle?in_organid=14904&in_jnCounter=223206093

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Skills

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AssessmentCase managementClinical practice feedbackClinical reviewsCrisis responseInterventionLeadershipMental healthMultidisciplinary meetingsPerformance supportPerson centred carePrisoner welfareRecruitment and onboardingReferral pathwaysTeam buildingTraining and guideline development

Licenses & certifications

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Aasw membershipRegistration with ahpraTertiary qualification in psychology, behavioural science, occupational therapy or social work

Perks & benefits

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12.75% superannuation17.5% leave loadingSupported professional development

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