Team Leader - Mental Health
Location: Mount Isa, QLD (Relocation Assistance Available)
Salary: Remuneration from $85,000, with flexibility for the right experience and qualifications.
Employment Type: Full Time (76 hours per fortnight)
Are you a passionate leader with a heart for community wellbeing? Do you thrive on supporting teams and empowering others to make a real difference? NWRH is looking for a Wellbeing Team Leader to guide, inspire, and grow our dynamic Wellbeing Team across remote communities in the Northwest and Lower Gulf of Qld.
What You'll Do:
* Lead a dedicated team of wellbeing clinicians, fostering a supportive, culturally safe, and purpose-driven environment.
* Drive innovative early intervention programs that strengthen mental health, resilience, and community connection.
* Ensure program quality and compliance, manage budgets, and support continuous improvement within the organisation.
* Partner with communities, Elders, and local organisations to deliver meaningful, culturally informed initiatives.
* Build team capability, providing mentorship, guidance, and professional growth opportunities.
What We're Looking For:
* Proven leadership experience in health, community, or social services.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and support a diverse team.
* Ability to travel regularly via small planes / road
* Commitment to culturally safe practice and community engagement.
* Flexibility, initiative, and passion for making a difference in remote communities.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and supervise staff delivering high-quality mental health and wellbeing services
* Ensure programs meet productivity, quality and reporting requirements
* Oversee documentation compliance and data accuracy
* Manage program budgets, staffing and resources
* Support recruitment, onboarding, training and staff development
* Foster strong relationships with stakeholders and community partners
* Promote culturally safe practice and respect for local protocols
* Contribute to service development and organisational growth initiatives
Why Join Us:
* Be part of a team that truly makes an impact.
* Work in a supportive, collaborative, and culturally aware environment.
* Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
* Competitive benefits and flexible arrangements to support your work-life balance.
* Salary packaging up to $15,900 per year to increase your take-home pay
* 11.5% employer superannuation contribution
* 5 weeks annual leave (pro-rata % leave loading
Essential Criteria
* Tertiary qualification in Mental Health, Social Work, Community Services or similar related disciplines.
* Registration or eligibility for registration with the relevant governing body
* Demonstrated experience in staff supervision and service management
* Strong assessment, intervention and discipline-specific clinical skills
* High-level communication and stakeholder engagement skills
* Understanding of Indigenous health issues and culturally safe practice
* Strong documentation, data management and digital literacy skills
* Ability to travel and work flexible hours
* Class C driver's licence and eligibility to obtain a Blue Card and NDIS Worker Screening Card
* Australian/NZ citizenship, permanent residency or unrestricted work rights
Desirable
* Qualifications in leadership or management
* Experience working in the not-for-profit sector
Ready to apply?
If you're a motivated leader who's passionate about mental health and wellbeing in rural and remote communities, we'd love to hear from you.
This is your chance to guide a dedicated team, strengthen community services, and make a meaningful difference across North West Queensland.
For more information about the role, or to discuss how your skills and experience could be an excellent fit, please contact Ann-Marie Eaton at Ann-