Team Coordinator Safeguards Child, Adolescent Mental Health Response Team

Organisation / Entity:	Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District
Job category:	Mental Health, Drug & Alcohol | Mental Health Clinician
Job location:	Illawarra & South Coast / Wollongong & The South Coast
Job reference number:	REQ626236
Work type:	Part-Time
Total remuneration package:	$80452 - $138482
Closing date:	25/01/2026 - 11:59 PM

Join us in shaping healthier futures. Together we can do more.

$40.57 - $69.84 per hour + 12% super & salary packaging | Temporary Part Time 6 hours per week | Shellharbour Hospital | REQ626236 | Grade: Nurse Unit Manager Level 1, Occupational Therapist Level 4, Social Worker Level 4, Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist | Applications close: 25 January 2026

The Team Leader will provide leadership and supervision of the Safeguards Child and Adolescent Mental Health Response Team. The position will provide expert clinical support to the team under the leadership of the Safeguards psychiatrist. The Safeguards Team is a new dedicated CAMHS resource designed to provide innovative and best practice care to children and adolescents aged 0-17 years experiencing acute mental health distress. The team is community based and provides rapid, mobile and flexible care to resolve mental health crisis, including assertive outreach, care coordination and time-limited therapeutic interventions. The Safeguards Team operates 7 days/week with extended hours on weekdays, and will respond to young people in their schools, homes and communities and in hospital-based settings, through face to face, phone and telehealth appointments. The Team Leader is responsible for operational management of the Safeguards Team. They are responsible for liaising and providing consultation to staff of other mental and general health teams and relevant external agencies. The Team Leader is responsible for ensuring the Safeguards staff comply with professional and organisational obligations in relation to Policies and Procedures, risk management and notifications in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements. 

For more information and to view the position classification, see the Position Descriptionhere.

A little about us.

From Helensburgh in the north to North Durras in the south, ISLHD covers an area of 5,687 square kms. That’s 5,687 square kms of beautiful beaches, coastal cycling tracks, lush rainforests, incredible bushwalks and friendly people. The region is also host to many annual food, wine and arts festivals and events.

ISLHD operates seven hospital sites, employ over 8,500 staff and provide community health services across 58 locations. Commute times are short, childcare and schooling options are plentiful, and Sydney and Canberra are close by.

Benefits of working with ISLHD.

We understand that balancing career aspirations with the demand of the everyday, as well as maintaining a healthy work-life balance, can be a challenge. To help with this, we offer a range of benefits which include:

• Allocated Days Off (ADO) - once a month take a paid day off (eligible full-time employees)
• Salary packaging - less tax and more take-home pay
• Novated leasing - lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees)
• Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families
• Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities

Apply now by reading the Position Description, then, using our online portal, submit a resume and answer the selection criteria within the application. In addition, please note you must have the following essential requirements:

• Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role
• Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• Current AHPRA Registration or Social Work degree and eligibility for the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
• Valid NSW Drivers Licence

This is a temporary leave relief position until 12 July 2026 with the possibility of extension.
 

ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

ISLHD is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.