Location:
Broken Hill, NSW
Employment Type:
Full-time, Permanent
Salary:
$111,900 - $143,400 + Super + Tax-Free Salary Packaging
Relocation Assistance Available
Tradewind Australia is currently recruiting for an exciting
Clinical Lead opportunity within a well-established youth mental health service in Broken Hill
.
This is an opportunity for an experienced mental health professional to take on a genuine clinical leadership position while continuing to make a direct impact through clinical practice.
You will lead and support a multidisciplinary team providing mental health services to young people aged *****, combining clinical leadership, supervision and service development with a small caseload of complex clinical work.
This could be an ideal opportunity for an experienced Senior Clinician ready to take the next step into formal clinical leadership, or an established Clinical Lead looking for a new challenge and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a regional community.
Clinical Lead | Youth Mental Health
The Opportunity
As Clinical Lead, you will play a key role in ensuring young people receive high-quality, evidence-based and recovery-focused mental health support.
Your responsibilities will include:
Providing clinical leadership and supervision to a multidisciplinary team
Supporting the day-to-day clinical operations of the service
Providing clinical guidance and oversight for complex presentations
Maintaining a small caseload and delivering evidence-based therapeutic interventions
Conducting complex assessments and supporting risk and crisis management
Supporting clinicians with clinical decision-making and case planning
Developing a culture of clinical excellence, collaboration and continuous improvement
Contributing to clinical governance, quality and safeguarding requirements
Building robust relationships with young people, families and carers
Working collaboratively with GPs, schools, health services and community organisations




Supporting the development of innovative and responsive youth mental health services
The role is approximately
60% clinical leadership, supervision and team oversight, with 40% direct clinical work
.
You will be joining a multidisciplinary team that includes clinicians, peer workers, administration, nursing, medical and community development professionals, with access to broader specialist support and telepsychiatry.
About You
We are looking for an experienced mental health professional with strong clinical judgement and the ability to build trusted relationships across a multidisciplinary environment.
You will ideally bring:
A relevant tertiary qualification in Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Social Work, Mental Health Nursing, Counselling or Psychotherapy
Current professional registration or relevant professional membership, as applicable
At least 3 years' post-qualification mental health experience
Strong clinical assessment and intervention skills
Experience working with complex mental health presentations
The ability to provide sound clinical judgement and respond appropriately to risk and crisis situations
Experience providing clinical supervision, mentoring or clinical leadership, or the capability and motivation to step into a leadership role
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
A calm, emotionally regulated approach to leadership and clinical practice
A genuine interest in working with young people and their families
Previous experience in youth mental health is highly regarded but
not essential
.



We are open to experienced clinicians with strong transferable mental health skills who are genuinely motivated to work with young people.
This role could suit a
Senior Clinician ready to take the next step
, as well as an experienced Clinical Lead or Clinical Supervisor.
Why Consider Broken Hill?
This is more than just a career move. It is an opportunity to become part of a close-knit regional community and make a visible difference to the lives of young people.
Broken Hill offers:
A strong sense of community and the opportunity to build genuine local connections
A relaxed regional lifestyle with short commutes and more time outside of work
A vibrant arts and cultural scene
Access to the outdoors and unique regional experiences
The opportunity to work in a community where your contribution can have an immediate and lasting impact
A chance to step away from the pace of metropolitan life while continuing to build your clinical leadership career
Relocation Support
Relocating can be a big decision, which is why support is available to help make the transition easier.
Relocation assistance may include:
Flights to Broken Hill
Support with moving belongings and removal costs
Initial temporary accommodation
Assistance getting established and inspecting longer-term housing
Support with securing suitable accommodation
Relocation assistance is considered on a
case-by-case basis
, providing flexibility based on individual circumstances.
What You Can Expect
Alongside a competitive salary package, the successful candidate will have access to:
$111,900 - $143,400 + Super, commensurate with experience and qualifications
Tax-Free Salary Packaging
Professional development and training opportunities
External clinical supervision
Group supervision
Comprehensive induction and ongoing support
Mentoring and reflective practice
Career progression opportunities
Flexible and family-friendly working conditions
Additional leave benefits
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📌 Clinical Lead | Youth Mental Health (Broken Hill)
🏢 Tradewind
📍 Broken Hill