Introduction: At Brisbane North PHN, our vision is simple: a community where good health is available for everyone. We partner with clinicians, communities and providers to design and commission services that respond to real local needs and we’re looking for a strong, values-driven leader to help drive this work forward.

Description: About The Role As Team Leader, you'll provide operational leadership to the Infants, Children and Young People team, supporting the development and delivery of regional planning and service initiatives. This role will provide leadership of the national flag ship program of Headspace across the region. You'll lead and mentor a team, foster a positive and high-performing culture, and support professional development and capability building.

You'll also play a key role in leading regional partnership groups and working collaboratively across government, health, community and lived experience stakeholders. Your work will help identify emerging needs, strengthen service delivery, support mental health reform and ensure initiatives are informed by evidence, data and the voices of children, young people, families and communities.

Skills and Experiences: About You We're looking for an experienced people leader with a strong background in mental health who can bring together people, ideas and organisations to achieve better outcomes. You'll bring: Tertiary qualifications in a health-related field and significant mental health experience

Demonstrated experience leading, developing and supporting high-performing teams through change

Strong stakeholder engagement and partnership-building skills across government, health, community and lived experience networks

Experience in program development, implementation, evaluation and reporting

Strong project management skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes

Experience using data and evidence to identify needs,



evaluate programs and drive continuous improvement

Knowledge of mental health policy and service delivery, particularly in relation to infants, children and young people

Excellent communication, influencing and interpersonal skills

Experience working with diverse communities and a strong understanding of health equity and culturally responsive practice will be highly regarded.

If you're passionate about leading people, building strong partnerships and improving mental health outcomes for infants, children, young people and their families, we'd love to hear from you. Why join us?

Join Brisbane

North PHN and help make a difference across a diverse region of more than one million people.

What we offer: Purpose-driven work with real community impact Hybrid, flexible work arrangements Salary packaging with generous NFP tax benefits 5 weeks’ annual leave + 17.5% leave loading (depending on role)

Annual professional development funding Modern North Brisbane office with parking Employee Assistance Program for you and your family Ready to Make an Impact? Apply with your resume and a brief cover letter (max. 2 pages).

Enquiries: hr @ brisbanenorthphn.org.au View the Position Description: https://brisbanenorthphn.org.au/web/uploads/downloads/Position-descriptions/PD_TeamLeader_InfantsChildrenandYoungPeople-31.07.26.pdf Salary: $119,025 full-time equivalent, including 12% super, salary packaging, additional week of leave, $1,500 PD allowance, $150 wellbeing allowance and $1,000 car parking benefit. Applications will be reviewed as received and may close early. Close date is 14/08/2026.

Part-time chance: We would consider a 0.8 FTE arrangement for the right candidate.

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North PHN is committed to diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, and those with lived experience of mental illness.

📌 Team Leader - Infants, Children and Young People (Brisbane)
🏢 Brisbane North PHN
📍 Brisbane