Be part of a progressive organisation delivering community-led programs with the Northern Territory's largest Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service.

Aboriginal Health in Aboriginal Hands

Full-time Contract

37.5 hours per week

$115,440 - $132,717 per annum

Total Effective Package*

$141,353 - $162,735

About the role

The Team Leader - Medicare Mental Health Centre provides high-quality client services across a range of areas aimed at improving the social, emotional and cultural wellbeing of clients attending the Alice Springs Medicare Mental Health Centre (ASMMHC). This position, in accordance with their professional and ethical standards, assists clients and their families in providing evidence-based and evidence informed methodologies, with a particular focus on the provision of mental health support. 

This position also provides operational management support for the Congress employed positions at the ASMMHC and works in close partnership with the Centre Services Manager. 

To be considered for this position, you will require:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in social work, psychology, occupational therapy, nursing, allied health or related discipline, and/or significant demonstrated experience in mental health service delivery and leadership. 
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the social, emotional and cultural wellbeing needs and issues of Aboriginal people. 
• Demonstrated ability in delivering a broader range of intervention with individuals and/or working groups, with a focus on mental health. 
• Demonstrated experience in leading teams, whether in management or team leader positions.  
• Upholds confidentiality and cultural sensitivity in health and Aboriginal community settings. 
• Awareness of Aboriginal culture within Australia's history, knowledge of cultural sensitivities and current issues affecting the lives of Aboriginal people in conjunction with a willingness to incorporate Aboriginal values into clinical practice.  

What we offer:

Congress offers rewarding career options and a wide range of employee benefits including:

• Work that is community-led, impact-focused and a part of the bigger picture.
• Opportunities to grow, including 15 days of professional development per year, with pathways including master's programs and study placements.
• 6 weeks annual leave & 15 days paid personal leave per year.
• A flexible work policy including flexible start and finish times, compressed work weeks, part-time and casual roles, job sharing and the possibility to purchase additional paid leave.
• Salary packaging for full-time, part-time and casual employees.

*Total Effective Package includes base salary, district allowance, superannuation, leave loading, and estimated tax saving from salary packaging options

Got you interested?

Don't meet all the role requirements, but think you'd be a great asset to our team? We'll never know unless you hit the Apply Now button.

For more information on the position please contact Mental Health Manager, Dayna Hoole on 0473 356 210 or via email [email protected].

Applications will close when a suitable applicant is found.

*Total effective package includes: base salary, district allowance, superannuation, leave loading, and estimated tax saving from salary packaging options.

Simply complete the application process by clicking the Apply Now button and we’ll be in touch.