Clinical Team Leader - Burnie

About the role

Connected Care, a statewide integrated mental health service delivered by Wellways in partnership with Stride Mental Health and Clarity Health Care and commissioned by Primary Health Tasmania, is seeking an experienced Clinical Team Leader to lead its clinical workforce across Northwest Tasmania. The role leads day-to-day operations of the clinical team, supports clinicians in delivering safe, high-quality mental health care and keeps the leader connected to clinical practice through their own caseload.

Key responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership and operational oversight of the clinical workforce
• Coordinate team workflows, participant allocation, rostering and workforce coverage
• Provide clinical practice guidance and support sound clinical decision-making
• Facilitate complex case discussions and clinical case reviews
• Support clinicians to manage complex presentations and escalate clinical risks appropriately
• Respond to operational issues and escalate significant incidents, complaints and risks
• Support organisational initiatives and local service improvements
• Work with the Service Manager and fellow Team Leaders to turn organisational priorities into daily practice

Required profile

• Relevant tertiary qualification and current registration or accreditation at the level required for the discipline
• Demonstrated experience in mental health or community services
• Demonstrated experience in clinical leadership, line management or practice guidance
• Experience coordinating and supporting multidisciplinary teams and working with complex mental health presentations
• Strong understanding of recovery-oriented and trauma-informed practice
• Commitment to culturally safe, inclusive and person-centred practice
• Right to work in Australia, satisfactory National Police Record Check, International Police Check (if applicable), and current Working with Vulnerable People/Children check and NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Current driver licence and willingness to travel as required

What we offer

• Salary of $100k-$110k plus superannuation depending on qualifications and experience
• Professional development opportunities and career growth
• Inclusive workplace with paid cultural leave
• Salary packaging benefits, meal and entertainment allowance, annual leave loading and paid parental leave after 12 months
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family

Applications close 17 November 2026; candidates apply online through the advertised link.