Job Description
Clinical Team Leader - Trauma Recovery Services (12-Month Contract)
- Location: Greater Sydney area
- Employment Type: Full-Time, Fixed-Term contract (1 year)
- Remuneration: Competitive, aligned with industry standards
- Additional Benefits: Salary Packaging Options Available
A community-focused health and wellbeing service is seeking an experienced and compassionate Clinica Team Leader to oversee the delivery of therapeutic support for individuals recovering from trauma. This fixed-term role offers an opportunity to lead a small multidisciplinary team within a supportive and collaborative environment.
About the Role
You will provide clinical leadership and supervision to a team delivering trauma-informed care to clients of varying ages affected by complex personal circumstances. Working alongside senior leadership, you will contribute to service quality, governance, and ongoing program development.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide clinical supervision and operational guidance to a small team of clinicians.
- Support delivery of evidence-based therapeutic interventions tailored to client needs.
- Promote a culturally respectful, inclusive, and safe service environment.
- Facilitate staff professional development through coaching and reflective practice.
- Ensure adherence to best-practice care frameworks and clinical governance.
- Collaborate with colleagues across different sites as required (no community or home visits).
About You
You are an experienced clinical professional with strong leadership skills and a commitment to trauma-informed, person-centered care. You value teamwork, equity, and holistic client outcomes.
Essential Requirements
- Relevant tertiary qualifications (psychology, social work, counselling, or related discipline).
- Registration with a recognised professional body.
- Minimum 2 years' experience working within family violence sector.
- At least 2 year's experience in clinical leadership or supervisory role.
- Demonstrated ability to deliver trauma-informed therapies across diverse client groups.
- Strong communication and team-building skills.
- Current clearances include Working with Children Check and Police Check.
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel locally.
- Comfortable with client management systems or willingness to learn.
What's Offered
- Meaningful leadership role within a trauma recovery program.
- Supportive, inclusive workplace culture with opportunities for growth.
- Salary packaging to enhance take-home pay.
- Access to supervision and professional development.
- Potential for contract extension or ongoing opportunities.
- Hybrid model
Inclusion Statement
We actively welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, people from diverse cultural backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ communities, and those with lived experience of DFV or related challenges.
