Team Leader - Functional Recovery Team

Lead a Groundbreaking Youth Mental Health Service – Team Leader (Functional Recovery Team)

Location: Canberra, ACT – headspace Early Psychosis
Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: HPA Level 4 (commensurate with experience) plus salary packaging

Shape a brand-new service in beautifully appointed, purpose-built facilities

Join a team that’s redefining youth mental health!

Be part of a dynamic, forward-thinking team at headspace Early Psychosis, Canberra—dedicated to early intervention and recovery-focused care for young people aged 12–25 experiencing or at high risk of psychosis.

About the Program

headspace Early Psychosis is a nationally recognised leader in youth mental health, delivering evidence-based, recovery-oriented services. Our model of care is grounded in the renowned Orygen EPPIC (Early Psychosis Prevention and Intervention Centre) framework, ensuring world-class early intervention for young people.

The program is structured across three specialist teams:

• Mobile Assessment & Treatment Team (MATT)
• Continuing Care Team (CCT)
• Functional Recovery Team (FRT)

About the Role

We’re seeking an experienced and passionate Team Leader to lead the Functional Recovery Team. In this pivotal role, you’ll provide clinical leadership and operational management to ensure the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based interventions that support the functional recovery of young people.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, support, and supervise a multidisciplinary team, including recruitment, onboarding, and performance management.
• Coordinate workflows, rosters, and clinical resources to maintain service efficiency and client-centered care.
• Drive collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to ensure integrated and holistic support.
• Implement quality assurance processes, service reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Foster a culture of hope, recovery, and inclusion for young people and their families.

About You

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline with current registration or membership with AHPRA or another professional body (provisional or full).
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in mental health, with at least 2 years supervising multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated understanding of evidence-based practices in mental health and psychosocial support.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• Understanding of relevant legislation, policy, and clinical governance in mental health service provision.

Why Join Us?

🌿 Genuine flexibility – work arrangements that support work-life balance
🧠 Meaningful impact – make a real difference in the lives of young people
🤝 Team-based culture – strong peer support and collaborative spirit
💰 Salary packaging – increase your take-home pay
🎟️ Fitness Passport & URewards – access to health & wellbeing discounts
🛠️ Innovative environment – help build a pioneering program from the ground up

This is more than a job – it’s an opportunity to shape the future of early psychosis care in the ACT.

Ready to Apply?

Be a changemaker in youth mental health. Submit your application today and help us build something truly impactful.

For enquiries, contact:
📩 Alex Durrant, Operations Manager – [email protected]
📩 Pallavi Bhatia, Talent Acquisition Specialist – [email protected]

About Uniting

Uniting NSW.ACT is a values-driven organisation supporting individuals and communities across all stages of life. Rooted in social justice and compassion, our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities, and confront injustice.

We celebrate diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from diverse cultural identities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation and employment is subject to satisfactory background checks including National Police Check, Working with Children Check, and reference checks.