Clinical Lead, headspace Colac
Employment Type - Temporary Part Time
Hours per fortnight - 40
Job Category - Management - Line - Clinical
Req Id - 9987
- Lead clinical practice, governance and intake at headspace Colac
- Provide assessment and early intervention care to young people aged 12–25
- Part time temporary position until 19/10/2027
About the role
headspace Colac supports young people aged 12–25 with their mental health, physical health, alcohol and other drug use, and work and study. It works in an early intervention model that puts young people and their families at the centre of their care. Operated by Barwon Health Mental Health, Drugs and Alcohol Services (MHDAS), the centre works closely with local schools, community agencies and the Colac Community Mental Health Team to make sure young people in the region can get the right support at the right time.
As Clinical Lead, you’ll work with the Centre Manager to lead the development of clinical practice and the clinical governance framework at headspace Colac. You’ll coordinate the intake system, provide clinical consultation and professional supervision to salaried and contracted clinicians, and carry your own caseload of young people. You’ll also contribute to quality projects and service planning, and act as Centre Manager during leave periods. The role is open to Psychologists, Social Workers, Occupational Therapists and Registered Psychiatric Nurses (AH4 / RPN4 / P3). It includes occasional evening shifts (10.30am–7pm) and the occasional Saturday.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead clinical practice and governance with the Centre Manager, including oversight of the four headspace streams of care and coordination of the intake system
- Provide assessment, treatment and early intervention care to young people and their families, and secondary consultation to schools and community agencies
- Provide clinical consultation, professional supervision and support for complex risk situations, and contribute to quality improvement and service planning
What We Are Looking For
You’re an experienced mental health clinician with a passion for working with young people and a confident, collaborative leadership style. You bring advanced clinical decision-making skills, a family-inclusive approach and a commitment to evidence-based practice.
- Demonstrated clinical leadership experience in youth mental health or a related community setting
- Advanced skills in assessment, risk management and family-inclusive practice with young people
Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.
- Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction
- A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
- Extensive professional development opportunities
- Attractive salary packaging benefits
- Living expenses capped at $9,010
- Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650
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Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.
Child Safety
We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards: About Child Safe Standards | Victorian Government (www.vic.gov.au)
Additional information
If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at peopleassist@barwonhealth.org.au
All appointments are subject to:
- Satisfactory Police Record Check
- Immunisation Status Clearance
- Working with Children Check (if applicable)
To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Please note: We do not accept resumes via email.
Barwon Health does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Candidates must apply directly through the official recruitment portal.
Contact person: Simon Buggy, Manager headspace Colac
Email: simon.buggy2@barwonhealth.org.au
Phone: 0403 226319
Application closing date: Monday 16, November 2026
Internal applicants:
If you are currently employed at Barwon Health, please ensure you sign in via the Employee Login on the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page through the intranet before applying.
Shortlisting may commence prior to the closing date - early applications are encouraged.