Acting Team Leader Supported Independent Living

About the role

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals with mental health and psychosocial disabilities selectability is seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to cover the role of team leader from 24 August 2026 - 18 September 2026. This leave coverage role requires an individual with strong leadership skills and a commitment to improving mental health services.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• 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 recipients
• build and nurture relationships with key stakeholders across clinical community and primary health services
• representselectabilityat local and regional network meetings forums and events

If youre ready to make a meaningful difference and help individuals access the support they need we invite you to apply for the acting team leader position at selectability.

About you

To be considered for this rewarding role you will have:

• experience leading teams programs and services in mental health disability or community services
• excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• a demonstrated high level of attention to detail with a consistent approach
• a demonstrated ability to prioritise conflicting priorities as required
• ability to work under minimal supervision with the capacity to exercise initiative in the application of work processes and procedures and establish objectives and outcomes
• a demonstrated ability to show empathy and compassion
• a proven ability to think critically and approach challenges with innovation

Role Requirements

• certificate IV in Mental Health (desirable)
• occasional out of hours work may be required from time to time
• some travel to selectability sites may be required from time to time
• current nationally recognised first aid and CPR certificates (or ability to obtain)
• ability to work a rotating on call roster from time to time
• 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 completion certificate (or the ability to obtain)
• a current minimum P1 C class Queensland drivers licence
• roadworthy vehicle with comprehensive insurance

About the offer

The acting team leader is a fixed term position from 24 August 2026 - 18 September 2026based in Townsville.

We offer a range of benefits including:

• hourly rate of $45.34 super
• up to $15900 FBT salary packaging benefits
• access to fitness passport
• flexible working arrangements
• career pathways and opportunities for development
• employee assistance program offering confidential counselling support for employees

Applying

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 selectabilitys HR teamon (07)or by email

About us

selectability is a not-for-profit charity with a primary focus of improvingmental wellbeing and contributing to suicide prevention across regionalQueensland.

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.

selectability is committed to creating safe environments where young people feel protected respected and heard. The successful applicant will be responsible for quality service delivery to young people recipients older persons families and the community within selectability.

We value lived experience cultural knowledge and diversity within our workforce as part of strengthening safe and inclusive practice.

If you would like to know more please visit our website.