About the role

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals with mental health and psychosocial disabilities? We are looking for a passionate motivated Team Leader to join our growing Palm Island team in an acting fixed term permanent Part time position from the 28 October – 28 January 2025 based in Townsville, with travel to Palm Island.

• lead and manage the delivery of Psychosocial Service Delivery and Block Funded Programs
• coach and support a team of Lifestyle Support Workers to tailor services to the needs of consumers
• build and nurture relationships with key stakeholders across clinical, community and primary health services
• represent selectability at local and regional network meetings, forums and events

About you

To be successful you must: 

• relevant qualifications in Mental Health (Minimum Cert IV Mental Health, Community Services or other related field)
• experience leading teams, programs and services in mental health, disability or community services
• possess clear and effective communication skills 
• demonstrate computer literacy and accuracy in record management 
• exhibit an ability to problem solve 
• be able to follow policies and procedures at all times 
• be able to work with culturally and linguistically diverse communities and individuals

You will also need:

• a current minimum P1 "C" class Queensland drivers licence 
• a currently registered, roadworthy, and fully comprehensive vehicle 
• First Aid and CPR certificates (or the ability to obtain)
• a Positive Notice Working with Children (blue card) (or the ability to obtain)
• NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (or the ability to obtain)
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module 'Quality, Safety & You'

About the offer & Benefits  

This is a fixed term, permanent part time position from 28 October- 28 January 2025. We offer a range of benefits including:

• acting casual hourly rate of $43.08 + super
• up to $15,900 FBT salary packaging benefits
• 50% discounted training via our RTO 
• flexible working arrangements 
• career pathways and opportunities for development
• employee Assistance Program offering confidential counselling support for employees

How to apply

If this sounds like you, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your skills and experience and why you are the best person for this role. 

If you would like more information please contact selectability's HR team on 07 4453 0100 or by email hrregions@selectability.com.au 

About us

selectability is a not-for-profit charity with a primary focus of improving mental wellbeing and contributing to suicide prevention across regional Queensland.

We believe everyone has the right to access high-quality supports locally and have recently expanded our services to include child safety, and residential aged care in the Lower Gulf.

If you would like to know more, please visit our website HERE