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Lead and inspire a team to provide recovery-oriented support, empowering people facing mental health challenges to achieve their wellbeing goals and independent livingFixed term role until 30 June 2027 |Full-time, Monday to FridayBase Salary from $106,387 + Super 11.5% & BenefitsRockhampton LocationMind strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, people with a lived and living experience of mental distress and recovery, and applicants from all cultures, genders, sexualities, bodies, abilities, spiritualities, ages and backgrounds.Mind Australia is one of Australias largest providers of community-managed psychosocial services, supporting people experiencing mental health and wellbeing challenges to find help, hope and purpose in their lives. Operating for more than 45 years and employing more than 1,300 staff around Australia, Mind is a leading employer of people with lived experience of mental health challenges, recognising their unique ability to connect with and motivate clients and guide recovery.About the roleWe are looking for a passionate and experienced Team Leader to join our new Transitional Recovery program in Rockhampton. In this fixed term, full-time role you will lead and support a team in delivering high-quality, recovery-oriented support to people, their families, and carers in line with Minds Model of Recovery Oriented Practice and organisational values for people with a psychosocial disability.In this role you will act as the practice lead, providing supervision, mentoring and coaching to staff, while also overseeing the day-to-day operations of the service in line with program requirements.About the serviceThe Transitional Recovery program is designed to support adults to transition from an acute mental health setting to living in the community and to prevent further hospital admissions. In a homelike environment with 24-hour access to staff, people are supported to achieve their recovery goals, strengthen relationships with families and carers, develop social connections, and build confidence to live independently and safely in the community. The program provides personalised one-to-one support, shared supports, workshops, and group activities based on the persons strengths and goals as identified in their individual recovery plan.Key responsibilitiesLead, coach, and support a team to deliver high-quality, recovery-oriented services that facilitate positive educational, social, and independent living outcomes for people we support.Provide direct support to clients to return to their community, live independently and enjoy a meaningful life through a staged approach to recovery.Lead and model effective practice to staff working with people, provide support to families and carers, and plan and deliver group work.Manage the day-to-day operations of the service including administration, rostering, facilitating handovers and monitoring budget expenditure.Collaborate with a range of services and the community to ensure a coordinated, integrated response to peoples recovery goals.What youll bringTertiary qualifications (minimum Certificate IV) in Mental Health, Peer Work, Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy or other health-related field.Expertise in supporting people with mental health challenges and complex needs, with proven ability to lead teams in recovery-oriented, trauma-informed, and family-inclusive practices.Hold a current First Aid and CPR certification.Ability to provide evidence of immunisation against vaccine preventable diseases or willingness to obtain vaccinations for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Chickenpox, Whooping Cough, Hepatitis B, or other diseases as required by our partnership with QLD Health.BenefitsSalary packaging up to $15,899 p.a. allows you to allocate a portion of your pre-tax income to cover living expenses (e.g. rent, mortgage, child care, car leasing expenses)Option to access Meal and Entertainment allowance up to $2,650 p.a. via Salary Packaging.Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), provided by Converge International,for you and your immediate family members.Fitness Passport - Access to our corporate health and fitness program, providing you and your family with access to a wide choice of fitness facilities.Professional development through regular supervision sessions.Interested?To apply online visit Mind Careers - reference number 497729. Online applications must be submitted by 11pm Monday 14 July 2025. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as the advertisement may close early if a suitable candidate is identified.For more information, please contact:Megan McDonald, General Manager, Queensland OperationsMegan.McDonald@mindaustralia.org.auWe are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments to complete your application, please contact us at hr@mindaustralia.org.auPosition DescriptionPD Team Leader (TRP) 20250613.pdfThe successful applicant is required to complete comprehensive reference and background checking prior to employment, including a Working with Children Check, and NDIS Workers Screening Check. #J-18808-Ljbffr