Posted: 10/07/2026

Closing Date: 17/07/2026

Salary: $143,383.00 - $143,383.00

Job Type: Full-Time Maximum Term (FM)

Location: Toowoomba QLD

Job Category: Psychology, Counselling & Social Work (Healthcare & Medical)

At Youturn, we're seeking a passionate and strategic Clinical Manager to lead our Youth Enhanced Services (YES) program in Toowoomba. This is an opportunity to step into a role where your leadership will directly influence outcomes for young people experiencing complex mental health challenges, while shaping the future direction of an innovative and multidisciplinary service.

This is more than a management role, it's an opportunity to inspire teams, strengthen service delivery, champion evidence-based practice, and create meaningful impact in the lives of vulnerable young people and their families.

You can find out more at youturn.org.au .

Job Description

Why Join Youturn?

For more than 35 years, Youturn has been supporting vulnerable people through some of life's most challenging moments. Today, we are a nationally recognised not-for-profit organisation committed to creating safe, inclusive and supportive communities.

Joining Youturn means becoming part of an organisation that values:

Meaningful and inclusive relationships Clinical excellence and innovation Collaboration and integrated care Skilled growth and development Making a genuine difference every day

The Opportunity

As Clinical Manager, you'll provide strategic and operational leadership to a multidisciplinary team delivering specialised mental health services to young people.

You'll oversee clinical governance, service delivery, stakeholder engagement,



workforce leadership and program performance while ensuring the highest standards of care and compliance. This role combines hands-on clinical leadership with business and operational management, making it ideal for a leader who thrives in energetic environments and enjoys balancing strategy with service excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and inspire a multidisciplinary clinical team Oversee clinical governance and service quality Drive service innovation and continuous improvement Manage program performance, funding deliverables and reporting Build strong partnerships across health, community and government sectors Support young people experiencing complex and high-risk mental health needs Champion evidence-based and integrated models of care

About You

Desired Skills and Experience

You are an authentic and capable leader who brings both clinical expertise and a passion for supporting young people.

Essential Qualifications & Registration

To be considered for this role, you must hold:

A tertiary qualification in: Psychology Social Work Occupational Therapy Nursing or another relevant health discipline Current registration with AHPRA, or membership/registration with the relevant professional body such as: Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)



Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA) Australian Counselling Association (ACA) or equivalent governing body. Essential Requirements
You Will Also Possess

Significant leadership experience within health, mental health or community services Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and complex service delivery environments Strong understanding of clinical governance, risk management and quality systems Proven experience supporting young people with complex mental health needs Exceptional stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills Current Working With Children Check (or ability to obtain) Current Open Driver's Licence Ability to obtain or hold a Licensed Care Suitability Check.

Highly Regarded

Accredited Mental Health Social Worker status ACA Level 3 Accreditation Postgraduate qualifications in Health Services Management or Business Experience working within the not-for-profit sector.

Looking for More Than Just Your Next Job?

If You're Seeking a Role Where You Can

✔ Lead a passionate team

✔ Influence service delivery and strategy

✔ Apply your clinical expertise at a senior level

✔ Make a lasting impact on the lives of young people

✔ Join an organisation committed to innovation and growth

then we'd love to hear from you.

Apply Today

Help shape the future of youth mental health services in the Darling Downs region and be part of an organisation where your leadership genuinely matters.

Youturn is committed to creating a diverse, safe and inclusive workplace and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.

📌 Clinical Manager (Toowoomba)
🏢 Youturn
📍 Toowoomba