Lead clinical practice, governance and intake at headspace Colac
Provide assessment and early intervention care to young people aged *****
Part time temporary position until 19/10/2027
Job Category
-Management - Line - Clinical
About the role
headspace Colac supports young people aged ***** with their mental health, physical health, alcohol and other drug use, and work and study.
It works in an early intervention model that puts young people and their families at the centre of their care.
Operated by Barwon Health Mental Health, Drugs and Alcohol Services (MHDAS), the centre works closely with local schools, community agencies and the Colac Community Mental Health Team to make sure young people in the region can get the right support at the right time.
Key Responsibilities
Lead clinical practice and governance with the Centre Manager, including oversight of the four headspace streams of care and coordination of the intake system
Provide assessment, treatment and early intervention care to young people and their families, and secondary consultation to schools and community agencies
Provide clinical consultation, professional supervision and support for complex risk situations, and contribute to quality improvement and service planning
What We Are Looking For




You're an experienced mental health clinician with a passion for working with young people and a confident, collaborative leadership style.
You bring advanced clinical decision-making skills, a family-inclusive approach and a commitment to evidence-based practice.
Demonstrated clinical leadership experience in youth mental health or a related community setting
Advanced skills in assessment, risk management and family-inclusive practice with young people
Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction
A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
Attractive salary packaging perks
Living expenses capped at $9,010
Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650
Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve.
We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.
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📌 Clinical Lead, Headspace Colac
🏢 Barwon Health
📍 Colac