At Wellways, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to contribute.
We warmly welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with lived experience of mental health challenges or disability, people from multicultural backgrounds, and people who identify as LGBTIQA+.
We recognise that diverse experiences and perspectives strengthen our workforce and the communities we support.
Lead and support a multidisciplinary clinical team across Northwest Tasmania
Shape high-quality, person-centred mental health care through Connected Care
Salary $100k - $110k + Superannuation, depending on qualifications and experience
Clinical Team Leader - Connected Care
Connected Care is seeking an experienced and passionate Clinical Team Leader to lead the day-to-day operations of our clinical workforce across Northwest Tasmania.
This is an opportunity to bring together your clinical expertise, leadership capability and commitment to person-centred care.
You will support clinicians to deliver safe, high-quality mental health services while fostering a connected, inclusive and high-performing team culture.
About Connected Care
Connected Care is 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 (PHT).
Supporting adults aged 18 years and over, Connected Care provides free mental health care and support through a 'no wrong door' approach and stepped-care model.
Our centralised statewide after-hours service provides additional access to support outside core service hours.
About you
As Clinical Team Leader, you will provide visible,



accessible and hands‐on leadership to the Northwest Tasmania clinical team.
You will oversee the day-to-day coordination of the clinical workforce, providing practice guidance, supporting clinical decision making and ensuring service delivery remains safe, responsive and aligned with Connected Care's model of care.
Working closely with the Service Manager and fellow Team Leaders, you will translate organisational priorities into effective daily practice, support workforce capability and respond to operational and clinical matters as they arise.
You will play an important role in bringing together our clinical, peer and psychosocial teams, ensuring they work collaboratively with participants and their wider support networks.
Importantly, you will remain connected to clinical practice through your own caseload, providing evidence-based therapeutic interventions while supporting the capability and confidence of your team.
In this role, you will:
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 appropriately escalatethe clinical risks




Respond to operational issues and escalatethe significant incidents, complaints and risks as required
Support the implementation of organisational initiatives and local service improvements
What you'll bring
Relevant tertiary qualification and current registration or accreditation, at the level required for that discipline - refer to position description for detailed list
Demonstrated experience in mental health or community services
Experience providing clinical leadership, line management or practice guidance
Demonstrated ability to coordinate and support multidisciplinary teams
Experience working with complex mental health presentations
A strong understanding of recovery-oriented and trauma-informed practice
A commitment to culturally secure, inclusive and person-centred practice
Right to work in Australia
A current Driver Licence and willingness to travel as required
Satisfactory National Police Record Check
International Police Check (if applicable)
Current Working with Vulnerable People/Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check
NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate - Quality, Safety and You - free online course
What we offer
At Wellways, you'll join a purpose-driven organisation committed to improving mental health and wellbeing and creating meaningful change for individuals, families and communities.
You'll also have access to:
A supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary environment
Opportunities for professional development and career growth
An inclusive workplace where diversity and lived experience are valued
Paid Cultural Leave
Salary packaging benefits
Meal and Entertainment allowance through salary packaging
Annual leave loading
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