Headspace Team Leader Malvern - Parental Leave cover
02/10/2026
18/10/2026
Contract Maximum Term Part Time
Malvern – headspace
Clinical - Mental Health and AOD
About us
Access Health and Community (AccessHC)is a leading not-for-profit healthcare provider with over 150 years of experience delivering inclusive, person-centred care across Melbourne’s inner and outer east and northeast.
With over 600 staff and 200 volunteers across 17 locations, we provide integrated healthcare services including General Practice, Dental, Community Health, Allied Health, Mental Health, AOD, and Urgent Care services. Our people are united by a shared purpose: delivering compassionate, person-centred care that strengthens communities.
At AccessHC, you'll join a values-driven organisation that embraces Equity, Collaboration, Respect, Innovation and Quality in everything we do.
Job Description
The opportunity
Join headspace Malvern, and be part of a supportive, values-driven team dedicated to improving the mental health and wellbeing of young people aged 12-25. We are committed to creating a safe, inclusive and empowering environment where young people feel welcome, supported and encouraged to seek help when they need it.
This is a Max term Part-time 0.8EFT parental leave cover position based in headspace Malven from 30th November 2026 until 3rd December 2027 with the possibility of extension.
About the role
We are seeking an experienced and passionate Team Leader to provide operational leadership and support to a multidisciplinary team, while delivering assessment, support and intervention services to young people and families. Using a trauma-informed, person-centred approach, you will help improve mental health and wellbeing outcomes and ensure young people receive timely, high-quality care and support.
This dynamic role combines operational leadership, staff management, intake and waitlist coordination, and direct clinical support. Working closely with the leadership team, you will lead and mentor staff, oversee service demand management, and ensure young people are connected to the most appropriate support through a trauma-informed, person-centred approach.
You will also deliver assessment, support and intervention services to young people, while helping create a welcoming and inclusive experience for clients, families and carers. Flexible service delivery includes face-to-face and telehealth, with occasional after-hours and off-site work.
What we offer
At AccessHC, you'll be part of a supportive, collaborative team dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the community. We foster a culture of connection, growth and belonging, providing opportunities to develop professionally while making a positive impact every day.
The position encompasses an extensive range of benefits:
• Supportive and values-based culture and engaged workforce
• Culture of trust and empowerment for people to grow and thrive
• Commitment to a work-life balance with flexible working conditions
• Focus on staff wellbeing and health - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and career growth
• Paid parental leave and opportunity to purchase additional leave
• Annual leave loading
• Generous salary packaging opportunities (up to $15,990 per annum + $2,650 meals/entertainment expenses)
Read more about our culture and benefits: https://accesshc.org.au/culture-and-benefits
What you will be doing Key Responsibilities
• Provide operational leadership and line management to the Team at headspace
• Working within the Leadership team to manage rosters, oversee waitlists and demand management
• Deliver individual, group and family support
• Provide case management/care coordination to a small number of young people with complex and chronic risk
Desired Skills and Experience
What you will bring Key Selection Criteria
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in mental health, alcohol and other drugs, social work, psychology or other relevant discipline
• Demonstrated experience working in youth mental health, alcohol and other drugs, community or similar health services (minimum five years’ experience)
• Experience and skill in brief intervention and clinical risk assessment and management
• Relevant training, experience or qualifications in leadership
• Skills in working with young people across the 12- 25-year age group and understanding of relevant social and developmental stages
Compliance Requirements:
• National Police Check, Working with Children Check, NDIS Worker Screening Check.
• Evidence of the right to work in Australia and a valid Driver’s Licence
Attributes we value
• Genuine interest and passion working with young people, carers and friends
• Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of the youth mental health and related services sector
• Demonstrated ability to work creatively and respectfully with young people from a diverse range of social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds, including LGBTIQA+, culturally and linguistically diverse, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
• Effective time management and prioritisation skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Demonstrated behaviours consistent with AccessHC values
Apply Now
Please note that applications must include a resume and a cover letter addressing the Key selection criteria. Incomplete applications may not be considered.
Please refer to the position description here or on our website: https://accesshc.org.au/careers/
Please email, Karen Vogel – Manager, headspace Hawthorn & Malvern karen.vogel@accesshc.org.au if you would like further information about the role.
Why join Us?
• Be part of a leading health and community organisation driving innovative change
• A unique opportunity to make a lasting impact on community health services
• Work in a supportive, values-driven team environment
• A rewarding role in a dynamic organisation with a mission-driven culture
• Enjoy flexible work settings across the eastern suburbs
• Access professional development opportunities
• Make a genuine difference in the lives of people and communities.
• The chance to work with passionate professionals dedicated to improving lives
We will be reviewing applications as they are submitted and may appoint the role before the end of date of the advertisement.
Applications close DATE: 18th October 2026
Access Health and Community (AccessHC) is a Child Safe Organisation that values inclusivity and diversity.
We encourage applications from people with disabilities, those with lived experience of mental health and/or alcohol and other drugs (AOD) challenges, and those with diverse genders and sexualities.
At AccessHC, our vision for reconciliation is an Australia where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples experience equitable health and social outcomes. Our Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) will contribute to achieving reconciliation. We will seek an understanding of and acknowledging histories and injustices, support the active expression of culture, build strong, trusting
relationships, and apply culturally appropriate practices within our work.
We will work in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to create a welcoming and safe place for everyone at our services. AccessHC acknowledges the Wurundjeri Woiwurrung people, who are the Traditional Owners of the land on which we work.
We pay our respects to Wurundjeri Elders past, present, and future, and extend that respect to other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and we acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded.
As a vaccine positive organisation, we encourage COVID-19 vaccinations and we require successful applicants to undergo a Working With Children Check, a Police Check and potentially an International Check and a NDIS Check may be required dependent on the position.
