Clinical Lead, Mental Health Clinician, headspace - Eastern Suburbs Mental Health Service
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (through to June 2026)
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2, Clinical Psychologist, Occupational Therapist Level 4, Social Worker Level 4
Remuneration: $55.10 - $67.83 per hour plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 32
Requisition ID: REQ564338
Location: Bondi Junction, Sydney

Applications close date: 13 April 2025

Come Work With Us!

Are you an experienced mental health clinician who is motivated and enthusiastic and has the ability to lead a team? An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced clinician to work as part of and be the clinical lead at headspace Bondi Junction within the Youth Mental Health Team, Eastern Suburbs Mental Health Service.

This is a multi-disciplinary position open to nursing, social work, clinical psychology and occupational therapy. The
position has been graded as Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2; Social Work/Occupational Therapy Level 4 & Clinical Psychology.

The headspace Clinical Lead will provide leadership that facilitates the ongoing development of clinical practice at headspace Bondi Junction and will be responsible for the development, implementation, monitoring and review of the clinical governance framework. The Clinical Lead will provide high level clinical consultation and advice to clinicians (both salaried and contracted staff) to build capacity and ensure the delivery of high quality youth mental health and drug and alcohol services.

The position will provide clinical supervision, and be actively involved in quality projects, clinical research and the development and provision of targeted education. The position will also provide high level advice to support strategic and operational planning for the clinical services.

For more information we encourage you to contact Nefeli Pnevmatikos on [email protected]

Interviews are expected to be held between 22 April 2025 and 25 April 2025

Learn more about us here: South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

If you are an overseas qualified Social Worker, you are required to have your qualifications assessed by the AASW to meet the position criteria.

Where you'll be working

headspace, Bondi Junction, Eastern Suburbs Mental Health Service.

Additional Information and Benefits

• An eligibility list may be created for future temporary part time positions
• Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
• Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
• Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
• Discounted Private Health Insurance.
• Opportunity to apply for Continuing Education allowance based on tertiary qualifications attained where applicable.
• Opportunity to obtain personal regrade to Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 1 status where relevant.

Selection Criteria:

To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible.

1. Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA with at least (5) years post registration experience within Mental Health and has approved post registration nursing qualifications relevant to the field or such other qualifications or experience deemed appropriate/Qualifications in Social Work, eligible for membership of an appropriate professional body/Qualification in Occupational Therapy and current registration with AHPRA/Fully registered Psychologist with AHPRA with a Masters degree or higher in Clinical Psychology, Clinical Neuropsychology or some other recognised clinical area in psychology that the employer deems relevant to the functions of the position.
2. Demonstrated experience in assessment, care planning, staff management and coordination with mental health experience & experience in community youth mental health or related areas.
3. Proven clinical leadership skills with expertise in client-centred consultancy and ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary framework with a demonstrated commitment to excellence in clinical practice.
4. Demonstrated effective communication and inter-personal skills across a variety of mediums and an understanding of the practice development framework.
5. Proven ability to implement changes and develop direction in clinical practice by the utilisation of evidence based research.
6. Demonstrated skills in strategic and clinical service planning including an understanding of organisational behaviour, change management and cultural change processes.
7. Demonstrated skills in clinical teaching, competency in the use of contemporary information systems and experience in the development of specialty education programs.
8. A current NSW Driver’s Licence

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Reasonable Adjustments

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email [email protected] and let us know. Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.

Information for applicants:

• Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
• Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.
• Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and V