About Youturn

The individuals, families and communities we support are at the heart of everything we do at Youturn. We listen deeply – honouring every voice, story, culture and choice – through our core values of Integrity, Respect and Inclusion. We have a strong commitment to reflection and responsibility and are always curious and adapting through our Learning value. At Youturn, we believe in the importance of caring today for a better tomorrow, represented in our value of Stewardship.

Youturn is a community-based not-for-profit charity providing social, community, and health services across Australia. With more than 35 years of experience, we are a trusted provider supporting individuals and communities through life’s toughest moments, empowering people of all ages to live safe, connected, and meaningful lives. With compassion and equity at our core, we support people in the areas of housing, community and family support, mental health, and support for those bereaved or impacted by suicide.

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

Are you an experienced mental health professional ready to step into a leadership role where you can genuinely shape the future of youth mental health services?

At Youturn, we're seeking an exceptional Clinical Lead to provide clinical leadership, oversight, supervision, and direct therapeutic support within our headspace service. This is an opportunity to be part of something meaningful while leading a passionate multidisciplinary team committed to improving outcomes for young people aged 12-25 years.

This isn't just another clinical role. It's a chance to influence service delivery, mentor clinicians, support complex cases, and help create a safe, inclusive, and youth-friendly environment where young people can thrive.

Why This Role Stands Out

- Leadership opportunity with genuine influence on clinical practice and service delivery
- Diverse and rewarding work including complex case management, supervision, assessment, intervention and care coordination
- Opportunity to develop and mentor emerging clinicians
- Supportive and values-driven culture focused on innovation, collaboration and excellence
- Salary packaging benefits available through Youturn
- Make a tangible difference in the lives of young people and their families every day

What You'll Be Doing

As Clinical Lead, you will:

- Provide clinical leadership, supervision and support to clinicians and students.
- Manage and provide oversight of complex clinical presentations.
- Deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions and focused psychological strategies.




- Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and risk assessments.
- Support intake, care coordination and referral pathways.
- Drive continuous improvement of clinical systems, procedures and service quality.
- Facilitate professional development and build capability across the team.
- Work collaboratively with community partners and key stakeholders to improve outcomes for young people.

Essential Experience, Qualifications & Other Requirements

We're Looking For Someone Who Brings:

- Tertiary qualifications in:
- Psychology
- Social Work
- Occupational Therapy, or
- Nursing

- Current registration with AHPRA (Psychologist, Occupational Therapist or Nurse with Mental Health endorsement), or AASW membership with Mental Health Accreditation.
- Current Working With Children Check (Blue Card or equivalent).

Essential Experience

You will be able to demonstrate:

- Significant experience working within mental health, youth mental health, alcohol and other drug, or related clinical settings.
- Strong clinical assessment and formulation skills.
- Experience delivering therapeutic interventions and treatment planning.
- Advanced risk assessment and risk management capabilities.
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Proven ability to provide clinical supervision, mentoring and leadership to multidisciplinary teams.
- A strong understanding of evidence-based interventions and contemporary mental health practice.

The Person We Want

We're looking for more than qualifications.

We're seeking someone who is:

- Passionate about youth mental health.
- An authentic and supportive leader.
- Calm and confident when managing complexity.
- Relationship-focused and collaborative.
- Driven by outcomes and continuous improvement.
- Committed to culturally safe, inclusive and person-centred practice.

Considering Relocating to Bundaberg?

Imagine finishing work and being minutes from some of Queensland's most beautiful beaches, enjoying a more affordable lifestyle, and becoming part of a welcoming regional community where your contribution truly matters.

The Bundaberg region offers the perfect blend of professional opportunity and lifestyle. With stunning coastal locations, easy access to the Southern Great Barrier Reef,



family-friendly communities, excellent schools, and a relaxed pace of life, it's an ideal place to build both your career and your future.

Whether you're seeking a sea change, a better work-life balance, or the chance to make a meaningful impact in a community where mental health services are highly valued, Bundaberg provides a unique opportunity to do work that matters while enjoying everything regional Queensland has to offer.

As Clinical Lead, you'll have the opportunity to influence youth mental health outcomes across the region, lead a dedicated team, and become a respected leader within the local health and community services sector.

Why Join Youturn?

At Youturn, we believe great clinical leadership changes lives. As a Clinical Lead, you'll play a critical role in supporting young people, strengthening clinical practice, and guiding a passionate team dedicated to delivering high-quality mental health services.

You'll join an organisation that values collaboration, innovation, qualified growth, and evidence-based practice. Your expertise won't just influence individual client outcomes; it will help shape service delivery, build team capability, and contribute to meaningful change across the communities we serve.

We offer a generous remuneration package with benefits designed to support your career and lifestyle goals:

- Salary packaging up to $15,900 + $2,650 in meal entertainment benefits
- Enjoy a range of employee benefits and wellbeing initiatives that support you both at work and at home.
- 5 days of paid wellness leave annually (pro-rata)
- 12 weeks paid parental leave after 12 months of service
- Annual leave loading

And… we understand that excellent clinicians have choices, which is why we foster a supportive culture where leaders are empowered, achievements are celebrated, and professional development is encouraged.

This is an opportunity to lead with purpose, mentor and develop clinicians, and make a lasting impact on the mental health and wellbeing of young people and their families.

If you're an experienced mental health professional who is passionate about leadership, clinical excellence, and creating positive outcomes for young people, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and become part of a team committed to creating brighter futures for young people and communities across Queensland.

Applications will be assessed as received, and interviews may commence prior to the advertised closing date. Youturn reserves the right to close the recruitment process early should a suitable candidate be identified.

📌 Clinical Lead (Bundaberg Central)
🏢 Youturn
📍 Bundaberg Central