Please note this role is open for Mind Australia employees only so do not share this information with external parties

About the service

Mental Health Accommodation Pathways at Discharge (MHAPD) and Yandina is an outreach program providing services to people with severe and persistent mental ill health who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness in the community (Yandina), at discharge from Upton House mental health inpatient unit (MHAPD Inner East), or Kerferd mental health inpatient unit (MHAPD Ovens Murray). MHAPD and Yandina services offer strength-focused recovery-orientated mental health services, care coordination, advocacy and support to access sustainable housing options tailored to meet the individual needs of clients. The service links clients to services that will support them to: achieve their recovery goals, access suitable accommodation, live independently and safely in the community and address and overcome barriers that contribute to homelessness or increased risk of homelessness.

About the role

We are seeking a compassionate, resilient Team Leader for a Fixed term full time parental leave cover opportunity. You will provide strong leadership and support to the MHAPD and Yandina team and coordinate day to day operations working alongside the Service Manager until July 2 2027.

The Team Leader will play a crucial role in guiding Community Mental Health Practitioners through supervision, mentoring, and coaching. This key position is essential for delivering high-quality, recovery-oriented care. The Team Leader will ensure that service delivery aligns with Mind’s organisational values and the model of recovery-oriented practice.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and model for staff effective practice in working individually with clients; providing support to families and carers; undertaking planning and delivery of group work; and working with local service providers.
• Assist staff to problem solve, develop creative solutions and remain motivated in meeting client’s goals.
• Coach staff to problem solve, develop creative solutions and community engagement and co-production meeting consumer, supporters needs and preferences.
• Provide practice supervision to staff who are providing direct support to individual clients. Positively influence and contribute to a service and team culture that focuses on meeting the client’s goals using evidence informed practice.

What you’ll bring

• Tertiary qualifications (minimum certificate IV) in Mental Health, Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy or other health related field as designated by Mind.
• Experience and expertise in working directly with people with mental health issues, homelessness, complex needs, and with their families and carers.
• Proven knowledge of and demonstrated experience working within Housing First and Recovery Oriented support models.
• Demonstrated capacity to effectively lead, coach and develop a team to achieve best quality service outcomes including experience in the provision of professional supervision.
• Skills and experience in advocacy, collaboration, facilitation, evaluation and problem solving

Interested?

To obtain a position description and apply online visit Mind Careers - reference number 500850. Online applications must be submitted by 11pm Friday 20 November 2026. Please contact the person below for more information.

Amy Simmons, Acting Service Manager

Amy.Simmons@mindaustralia.org.au    

Please note this role is open for Mind Australia employees only so do not share this information with external parties

The successful applicant is required to complete comprehensive reference and background checking prior to employment, including a Working with Children Check, NDIS Workers Screening Check