About us

headspace provides support to young people aged 12-25 experiencing mild to moderate or emerging mental health issues. headspace Tuggeranong is a new youth health service that opened earlier this year. The multidisciplinary team at headspace Tuggeranong will work to improve health, social and vocational/educational outcomes for young people.

The Clinical Lead is a key leadership position within headspace Tuggeranong, providing oversight for the coordination and delivery of clinical services and ensuring that day-to-day clinical work is carried out to the highest standard to effectively meet the needs of young people and their families.

About the position

The Clinical Lead will oversee and develop clinical pathways and systems in conjunction with the Service Manager; provide clinical support, and guidance to a multi-disciplinary team and contractors. They will ensure that the clinical team receives appropriate supervision based on their professional backgrounds, facilitate clinical and caseload reviews and actively manage referrals and demand for clinical services. The Clinical Lead will carry a caseload and provide complex clinical assessments. The role requires specific and thorough knowledge of clinical and community mental health approaches, as well as a comprehensive understanding of primary, secondary and tertiary mental health services and best practice guidelines.

This position is based in Canberra at headspace Tuggeranong in Greenway and offered as a fixed-term contract. The position is full time, although we are happy to consider variations for the right candidate. Relocation benefits may be available. Please contact if you think this role might be for you and would like to discuss further.

Why work for us?

• Flexible work arrangements to find your best work life balance
• A full-time position provides the opportunity to enjoy a rostered day off each month
• Continuous learning and development opportunities
• Regular supervision and support
• Generous salary packaging options up to $15,900 plus meals and entertainment benefits up $2,650
• We make a positive difference to the lives of those we support!

What you’ll need

• Current full AHPRA registration as a clinical psychologist, registered psychologist, or occupational therapist (accredited with OTA as meeting the Australian Competency Standards for occupational therapists in mental health), or accreditation with the AASW as a mental health social worker.
• Advanced clinical skills including clinical triage, assessment, delivery of evidence based, focussed psychological therapies and support of young people at risk.
• Demonstrated skills in clinical supervision and clinical leadership within a multidisciplinary team.

For more information contact Sandi McGowan, Service Manager headspace Tuggeranong, on M: 0448 352 620.

Grand Pacific Health is the lead agency of headspace Tuggeranong. We are a not-for-profit, primary health care organisation providing locally-tailored, high quality services. Services focus on physical health, mental health, youth health, Aboriginal health & chronic disease management. Grant Pacific Health covers a large portion of South Eastern NSW, the A.C.T and Murrumbidgee region. Our vision is equitable health care where everyone has access to affordable, quality and culturally appropriate health services.

Our vision for Reconciliation is to improve the health status of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population by improving access and equity to all health services - shared vision, shared journey - same opportunities, same life expectancy.

A position description and employee benefits are attached.