Team Leader Community Services

Join a dynamic supportive organisation making a real difference in remote communities!

• Be part of an energetic flexible team committed to staff development and growth
• Attractive remuneration: $ (commensurate with skills and experience) super
• Full-time fixed-term (maternity leave) contract from 20^th April- 31^st October 2026

About North and West Remote Health (NWRH)

Since 1993 NWRH has been a leader in delivering community-based aged care allied health wellbeing disability and outreach services across remote Australia. With a large diverse team of multidisciplinary health professionals we provide comprehensive healthcare services in remote and indigenous communities across Australia.

We are a forward-thinking organisation breaking new ground in direct health services preventative programs and advocacy for rural and remote healthcare.

About the Opportunity

NWRH is seeking a full-time Team Leader to join our Mount Isa Community Services team. This position is on a fixed-term basis to backfill maternity leave. Reporting to the General Manager of Community Services you will provide leadership and operational oversight to ensure safe culturally competent and client-focused service delivery.

You will lead and support the Community Services team across Mount Isa and surrounding regions fostering a positive and high-performing work environment. The role includes oversight of the identification escalation and management of changing or complex client health and wellbeing needs along with contributing to data monitoring analysis and reporting to meet funding and contractual requirements.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Provide strong leadership and day-to-day support to the Community Services team across Mount Isa and surrounding regions fostering a positive collaborative and high-performing work environment.
• Providing oversight and leadership in the identification escalation and management of changing or complex client health and wellbeing needs.
• Contribute to regular data monitoring analysis and reporting to ensure outcomes align with funding agreements and contractual obligations.
• Support clients to maintain their independence safety and wellbeing by assessing individual needs and connecting them with appropriate services supports and community resources.
• Ensure all program reporting client documentation and administrative requirements are completed accurately and in a timely manner maintaining compliance with legislative funding and organisational requirements

About You

• Demonstrated supervisory or leadership experience within community health or human services.
• Experience working in a not-for-profit rural or remote health environment is highly regarded with an understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities these settings present.
• A strong awareness and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health disparities and the ability to work effectively in a culturally safe manner.
• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with GPs health professionals community organisations and government and non-government stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Current C-Class drivers licence and flexibility to travel by road and air to outreach communities as required.
• Flexible working hours as required.

Desirable:

Undergraduate or postgraduate qualification in Management or related field (not essential if you have relevant experience).

Why Join Us

This is an outstanding opportunity to lead a passionate team develop professionally and make a real impact in remote communities.

In addition to a competitive salary NWRH offers exceptional benefits including:

• Salary sacrificing options up to $15900 per annum
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Travel subsidies
• 5 weeks annual leave

Most importantly youll be part of a supportive flexible organisation dedicated to improving the lives and wellbeing of people in the Mount Isa community.

If you are a motivated experienced leader looking to make a difference we want to hear from you apply today!

Enquiries:

For more information about the role contact Bret Appel on 0or