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Clinical Lead
Lead clinical excellence and make a real difference for people experiencing distress or crisis, supporting recovery, wellbeing and connection to community services
- Lead and model high-quality, recovery-oriented clinical practice within a multidisciplinary team
- Permanent, full-time
- Salary from $119,093 p.a. + Super 12% & Benefits
- Cairns Location
Mind strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, people with a lived experience of mental ill health and recovery, and applicants from all cultures, genders, sexualities, bodies, abilities, spiritualities, ages and backgrounds.
Mind Australia is one of Australia’s 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 role
We are seeking an experienced and values-driven Clinical Lead to join the Cairns Medicare Mental Health Centre. Reporting to the Service Manager, you will provide clinical leadership across a multidisciplinary team, ensuring safe, person-led, recovery-oriented and evidence-informed care.
You will guide clinical practice, support risk management and quality assurance processes, contribute to service performance outcomes, and build workforce capability through supervision, mentoring and coaching. The role also maintains a small caseload of people presenting with complex mental health and/or AOD needs.
About the service
The Cairns Medicare Mental Health Centre provides a welcoming, low-stigma alternative to emergency departments for people experiencing distress or crisis. Delivered in partnership with Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service, the centre operates 7 days per week and offers clinical, non-clinical, outreach and telehealth support, connecting people to ongoing services including AOD, housing and community supports.
Key responsibilities
- Lead and model recovery-oriented, trauma-informed, and person-led practice.
- Provide clinical supervision, mentoring, and coaching to build staff capability and workforce confidence.
- Maintain a small therapeutic caseload for complex presentations.
- Support clinical governance, quality improvement, compliance, and risk management.
- Foster a team culture that values lived experience, inclusion, and professional excellence.
- Ensure staff operate in line with professional standards, organisational policies, and ethical frameworks.
What you’ll bring
- Tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Social Worker, Occupational Therapy or other health related field as designated by Mind.
- Current registration with AHPRA, AASW, or relevant professional body
- Significant experience delivering evidence-based mental health and AOD interventions.
- Demonstrated clinical leadership and supervision capability.
- Advanced skills in risk assessment, crisis planning and recovery-oriented practice.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and organisational skills.
Benefits
- Generous not-for-profit salary packaging - up to $15,899 p.a. to reduce taxable income and cover living expenses.
- Workplace Banking Portal - access to a variety of banking and lifestyle benefits through our CommBank program.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - support for you and your immediate family.
- Fitness Passport - access to a wide range of fitness facilities for you and your family.
- Professional development - ongoing training and career growth opportunities.
Interested?
To apply visit Mind Careers - reference number 499107. Online applications must be submitted by 11pm, Tuesday 17 March 2026. 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:
Rafia Marsh – Service Manager, Cairns Mental Health Centre
Mind is committed to a barrier-free recruitment process. If you require any adjustments to complete your application, please email hr@mindaustralia.org.au
Position Description
PD Clinical Lead (CMMHC) - 20260212.pdf
The 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.
