About the role

We are seeking a Clinical Lead to join headspace Goulburn and support young people in their mental health and wellbeing journey. If you are a Psychologist, Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Social Worker wanting to make a positive difference to the lives of young people in the community, this role may be for you!

The Clinical Lead is a key leadership position within our headspace Goulburn and Yass centres, that will see you provide oversight of the coordination and delivery of clinical services to the highest standard to meet the needs of young people and their families.

You will have your own caseload and provide complex clinical assessment in addition to:

• Providing support and guidance to a close-knit multidisciplinary team;
• Facilitating clinical and caseload reviews and;
• Actively managing referrals and demand for clinical services.

Based in headspace Goulburn, this is a full-time opportunity to 30 June 2026, with possibility for extension. Full time positions have the option to enjoy a monthly Rostered Day Off.

We are looking for someone with:

• Minimum three years post graduate experience in mental health service delivery (full time equivalent) and meet one of the following;
  • Clinical Psychologists or Registered Psychologists who have current full AHPRA registration, or;
  • Occupational therapists who have current full APHRA registration, and who have completed additional mental health specific training and are eligible for mental health accreditation with OTA, or;
  • Social Workers holding an approved Social Work Qualification (Bachelor/ Master of Social Work) and who have completed additional mental health specific training, and are eligible for mental health endorsement with AASW, or;
  • Division 1 Mental Health Nurses, who have completed additional training or who have relevant experience within mental health e.g., with post graduate qualifications in mental health nursing.
• Advanced clinical skills including clinical triage, assessment, delivery of evidence based, focussed psychological therapies and support of young people at risk.
• Demonstrated understanding of key issues in relation to the health and wellbeing needs of young people with mental health and/or substance use problems including ability to effectively engage with young people and their family, friends or carers.

Why join us?

• $5,000 sign on bonus for the successful candidate.
• Salary packaging options to increase your take-home pay by reducing your taxable income (up to $15,900 for living expenses + $2,650 for meals and entertainment).
• 17.5% Annual Leave loading
• Company-paid parental leave for all parents.
• Employee Assistance Program via LifeWorks for 24x7 counselling support, including telehealth, live chat and wellbeing platform.
• Flexible work arrangements to find your best work life balance
• Continuous learning and professional development opportunities.
• Work in a supportive, growing organisation with a focus on employee well-being and a positive workplace culture.

About us

headspace provides support to young people aged 12-25 experiencing mild to moderate or emerging mental health issues. The multidisciplinary teams at headspace Goulburn and Yass work to improve health, social, vocational and educational outcomes for young people.

Grand Pacific Health is the lead agency of headspaceGoulburn and Yass. We are a not-for-profit, primary health care organisation providing locally-tailored, high quality physical and mental health services across NSW and the ACT.

Interested?

See the attachment below to download Position Description and our Employee Benefits Information and click the 'Apply Now' button to submit your application.

Please ensure that your application addresses the selection criteria detailed in the position description and include this in your application, or it may mean that your application does not progress to the next step in our recruitment process.

For more information contact: Melissa Burgess, Service Manager, headspace Goulburn & Yass, phone (02) 4824-4944 or email [email protected], using the subject line: Clinical Lead - headspace Goulburn enquiry via EthicalJobs. 

*Please note that short-listing of candidates will commence as applications are received, so please do not delay submitting your application.

We welcome applications from people with lived experience of mental health, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from the LGBTQI community, young people from multicultural communities and people with a disability.