Job Description Full-time, ongoing position Based at the eastern shores of nipaluna/Hobart in lutruwita/Tasmania Salary dependent on qualifications & experience 12% Super Salary Packaging benefits Make an impact where it matters most Help shape the future of youth mental health in Southern Tasmania. The headspace Early Psychosis program provides innovative, evidence‑based care for young people aged 12–25 who are at risk of, or experiencing, a first episode of psychosis. This new service at headspace Eastern Shore will deliver early intervention that fosters hope, connection, and meaningful recovery for young people and their families. Your role, your impact As the Southern Team Leader – headspace Early Psychosis, you’ll lead the Mobile Assessment & Treatment Team (MATT) and Continuing Care Team (CCT), playing a central role in building a safe, youth‑friendly and family‑inclusive service. Your leadership will directly shape how young people access care, experience support, and move toward recovery. You will: Lead and coordinate the daily operations of the MATT/CCT teams Provide oversight and guidance to clinicians managing early psychosis cases (in concert with the Clinical Director/Consultant Psychiatrist) Deliver and embed evidence‑based, developmentally informed, family‑inclusive care Provide leadership, supervision and line management to multidisciplinary staff Guide and mentor team members to ensure high‑quality, consistent service delivery Improve service quality through monitoring outcomes, evaluation and innovation Manage referrals into the Early Psychosis program to ensure timely access and seamless client pathways Build strong partnerships with internal headspace teams Develop and maintain strong relationships with key external services Represent the service in cross‑agency forums and promote integrated care Champion inclusive practice, especially for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people Ensure the workings of the Early Psychosis team are consistent with the Orygen EPICC model, as well as local procedures and organizational policies Offer secondary consultations to staff and external providers Help coordinate multidisciplinary team discussions and clinical review meetings Who we’re looking for You’re someone who leads with heart, clarity and purpose. You know how to create safe spaces for young people, families and your team — and you thrive in fast‑paced, team‑based clinical environments. You bring: Advanced clinical skills in assessment, psychological therapies and case management Strong leadership experience and confidence coordinating multidisciplinary teams within the mental health sector Ability to manage competing priorities and drive service quality Confidence with documentation, data management and reporting Knowledge of and experience within early psychosis frameworks (EPPIC preferred) Experience in youth mental health, early intervention, or related services Skilled in supporting multidisciplinary teams to foster collaborative practice High level of competence in risk assessment, safety planning and crisis response Capacity to mentor, supervise and develop clinicians at varying levels of experience Strong understanding of family‑inclusive practice and youth‑focused care Excellent communication skills with young people, families, staff and external services Ability to build and maintain effective partnerships with hospitals, community services and other stakeholders Commitment to early intervention principles and recovery‑oriented practice Strong organisational and service‑coordination skills Commitment to reflective practice, continuous improvement and clinical governance Confidence in leading change, implementing new processes and supporting service development Mandatory qualifications: Tertiary qualification in Allied Health or related discipline Eligibility for registration with relevant professional body - AHPRA or AASW Current driver’s licence What will make you stand out: Postgraduate qualification Experience in service development, monitoring and evaluation Knowledge of the Tasmanian mental health system Experience in complex case management Experience working in a service that supports young people with complex mental health issues (early psychosis experience highly desirable What’s in it for you? At Each you’ll be supported to be your best. We provide: Supportive & inclusive culture – Work with like-minded colleagues and leaders who genuinely care. Balance your way – Flexible work arrangements to help you juggle work and life commitments Boost your take-home pay – Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging (up to $15,900 tax-free per year) plus an extra $2,650 tax-free for meals and entertainment Professional development & training – Access mentoring, supervision, leadership pathways, and discipline-specific learning Endless career opportunities – With over 200 programs across QLD, NSW, ACT, TAS and VIC, there are plenty of pathways to progress
