Team Leader Wellbeing

Team Leader - Wellbeing

Location: Mount Isa QLD

Salary:Remuneration from $85000 with flexibility for the right experience and qualifications.

Employment Type: Full Time (76 hours per fortnight)

Are you a passionate leader with a heart for community wellbeing Do you thrive on supporting teams and empowering others to make a real difference NWRH is looking for a Wellbeing Team Leader to guide inspire and grow our dynamic Wellbeing Team across remote communities in the Northwest and Lower Gulf of Qld.

What Youll Do:

• Lead a dedicated team of wellbeing clinicians fostering a supportive culturally safe and purpose-driven environment.
• Drive innovative early intervention programs that strengthen mental health resilience and community connection.
• Ensure program quality and compliance manage budgets and support continuous improvement within the organisation.
• Partner with communities Elders and local organisations to deliver meaningful culturally informed initiatives.
• Build team capability providing mentorship guidance and professional growth opportunities.

What Were Looking For:

• Proven leadership experience in health community or social services.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to inspire and support a diverse team.
• Ability to travel regularly via small planes / road
• Commitment to culturally safe practice and community engagement.
• Flexibility initiative and passion for making a difference in remote communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise staff delivering high-quality mental health and wellbeing services
• Ensure programs meet productivity quality and reporting requirements
• Oversee documentation compliance and data accuracy
• Manage program budgets staffing and resources
• Support recruitment onboarding training and staff development
• Foster strong relationships with stakeholders and community partners
• Promote culturally safe practice and respect for local protocols
• Contribute to service development and organisational growth initiatives

Why Join Us:

• Be part of a team that truly makes an impact.
• Work in a supportive collaborative and culturally aware environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• Competitive benefits and flexible arrangements to support your work-life balance.
• Salary packaging up to $15900 per year to increase your take-home pay
• 11.5% employer superannuation contribution
• 5 weeks annual leave (pro-rata) 17.5% leave loading

Essential Criteria

• Tertiary qualification in Mental Health Social Work Community Services or similar related disciplines.
• Registration or eligibility for registration with the relevant governing body
• Demonstrated experience in staff supervision and service management
• Strong assessment intervention and discipline-specific clinical skills
• High-level communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Understanding of Indigenous health issues and culturally safe practice
• Strong documentation data management and digital literacy skills
• Ability to travel and work flexible hours
• Class C drivers licence and eligibility to obtain a Blue Card and NDIS Worker Screening Card
• Australian/NZ citizenship permanent residency or unrestricted work rights

Desirable

• Qualifications in leadership or management
• Experience working in the not-for-profit sector

Ready to apply

If youre a motivated leader whos passionate about mental health and wellbeing in rural and remote communities wed love to hear from you.

This is your chance to guide a dedicated team strengthen community services and make a meaningful difference across North West Queensland.

For more information about the role or to discuss how your skills and experience could be an excellent fit please contact Ann-Marie Eaton at