Healthcare Australia (HCA) is a major provider of healthcare services across Australia, including allied health, primary care, recruitment, NDIS, care services, and training.   

In December 2024, we began providing health, mental health, and wellbeing services across the onshore Immigration Detention network. Our team of nurses, general practitioners, and allied health professionals offer a range of healthcare services, including health assessments, chronic disease management, health promotion, wound management, immunizations, and other primary health interventions.  HCA also launched a 24/7 Virtual Care Centre (VCC), offering remote healthcare through telehealth and video consultations to enhance onsite care for detainees 

As the Mental Health Team Leader, you will provide operational and clinical leadership to a dedicated mental health team, ensuring the delivery of safe, evidence-based, and person-centred care. You will play a key role in supporting complex mental health presentations while fostering a collaborative and supportive clinical environment.

Work Days & Hours: Monday to Friday :  0800am – 1600pm

Day to day!

This role combines leadership responsibilities with hands-on clinical care and will see you actively involved in:

• Leading and supporting a multidisciplinary mental health team
• Managing day-to-day mental health service delivery
• Conducting mental state examinations, risk assessments, and crisis interventions
• Supporting care coordination and medication management
• Facilitating case reviews, clinical supervision, and multidisciplinary meetings
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives and evidence-based practice
• Managing operational matters including rostering, resources, and reporting
• Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Supporting staff development, training, and professional growth

Lets talk about you! 

To be successful in this role, you will bring relevant tertiary qualifications in Mental Health Nursing, Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, or a related discipline, along with current AHPRA registration or relevant professional membership where applicable and a  minimum of 5 years working within the mental health sector. You will have demonstrated leadership experience within mental health services and strong clinical skills in assessment, risk management, and crisis intervention. You thrive in fast-paced and complex environments, with the ability to lead and support multidisciplinary teams while maintaining a calm and professional approach. Your excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and problem-solving skills will allow you to build strong working relationships and deliver high-quality, recovery-oriented care. Experience within correctional health, detention, forensic mental health, AOD, or other high-acuity settings will be highly regarded.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us!

• A chance to work within a well-respected Australian organization with over 1000 employees, including doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals.
• Health Insurance Discount: A 7% discount on BUPA Private Health Insurance. 
• Extra Leave: Enjoy a paid day off for your birthday to relax and celebrate. 
• Salary Packaging: Access to novated leasing and other benefits through Smartgroup. 
• Free onsite car parking! 

If you have any questions or further assistance about the role, please contact Katie Longhurst on [email protected]

Veterans are encouraged to apply. At HCA we are committed to embracing diversity and committed to providing a safe working environment.