Team Leader (Nurse Manager) - Child and Youth Mental Health

About the role

Children's Health Queensland is recruiting a Team Leader (Nurse Manager) for its Evolve Therapeutic Service (ETS) in Brisbane. The ETS provides mental health services to children and young people aged 0-18 involved with child safety services, on child protection orders and in out-of-home care, who have severe and/or complex mental health needs. The role is accountable for the operational and managerial aspects and leadership of the multidisciplinary team, and for delivering effective clinical and coordinated support.

Key responsibilities

• Accountable for the operational and managerial aspects and leadership of the multidisciplinary team of child and youth mental health
• Demonstrate a high level of clinical knowledge and skill to ensure effective service delivery
• Provide expert clinical and operational leadership, including strategic, operational and human resource management, to ensure optimal clinical outcomes for consumers
• Coach and support others to deliver for children, young people and families in line with the Children's Health Queensland Leadership Excellence Framework and the Queensland Public Service values
• Account for NMBA and own standards, actions and outcomes of nursing practice, and for all delegated activities
• Support the integration of Children's Health Queensland strategic and operational plans and clinical service profiles into service delivery for the ETS Team
• Participate in the ongoing professional development of self and others
• Practise within an evidence-based framework and initiate quality improvement and research activities within the ETS Program
• Promote and initiate innovative practice change to meet emerging service needs

What we offer

• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Competitive remuneration with annual pay increases
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Salary packaging
• Employee wellness and assistance program
• Work/life balance, variety and flexibility

The position is permanent and full-time, classified as HP5 (Nurse Grade 7). Applications are made through the online application process; agency referrals are not accepted. The closing date is 19 November 2026.