• Ongoing full-time role | Location: Mt Gambier
• Salary packaging option to increase take home pay 
• Collaborative and Inclusive team | Career growth opportunities | Employee benefits  

Looking for a leadership role that truly matters to your community? Join us in shaping meaningful mental health support across Mount Gambier and the Limestone Coast.

Centacare is seeking a dedicated and experienced Team Leader to oversee the Your LINC Mental Health Services in the Limestone Coast region on full time (1.0 FTE) basis. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a small team delivering strength-based mental health support to individuals in outreach settings.

About the Role

Based in Mount Gambier, you will provide leadership, guidance, and operational oversight to ensure the effective delivery of Your LINC services. This includes two core support packages:

• Intensive Crisis Support (ICS) – A high-intensity case management service supporting individuals in crisis for up to six weeks, with a focus on reducing distress and improving wellbeing.
• Non-Acute Psychosocial Support (NAPS) – A moderate-intensity case management program supporting individuals for up to four months (with possible extensions) to enhance independence, community connections, and quality of life.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a small team of Mental Health and Peer Workers.
• Manage referrals, case allocations, and service tracking.
• Participate in direct client service delivery by holding a caseload.
• Foster a positive workplace culture through strong leadership and transparent decision-making.
• Develop and maintain strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to enhance service delivery.

What You’ll Need

Essential:

• Certificate IV in Mental Health (non-clinical) or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in leading and supervising teams with the ability to motivate and support staff.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including advocacy and conflict resolution.
• Ability to make sound decisions under pressure and de-escalate crises.
• Understanding of NDIS eligibility, application, and transition processes.

Desirable:

• Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling, or a related human services field.
• Experience working with individuals with mental health challenges and complex needs.
• Competence in documenting case notes and using electronic databases.
• Experience using Athena Penelope data management system.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed and recovery-oriented approaches.

Additional Information

• Some flexibility in working hours is required.
• Use of a Centacare fleet vehicle or personal vehicle (grey fleet) may be necessary.

What's in it for you

• Competitive remuneration SCHADS Level 6, $53.84 per hour + Super
• Generous salary packaging options available.
• Discounted Health Insurance with BUPA.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Ability to participate in a range of quality and special interest forums
• Quality accredited and reputable organisation

 Who we are

Each year, we support more than 30,000 people through community services in metropolitan and regional South Australia, operating within a strong ethical framework. We are client focused and provide support regardless of race, economic circumstance, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious belief or ethnic background. Centacare is a Child Safe, Quality Accredited Organisation and is a registered NDIS provider. We value the uniqueness of individuals, we consult, collaborate and operate with integrity and professionalism. Centacare is committed to cultivating a harmonious workplace free from harassment and discrimination. Equal opportunity principles align with our mission, vision and values. We believe that treating our workers fairly has a positive impact on our clients and maintains our reputation as a great place to work.

To learn more about us, click on the video Centacare Catholic Family Services - Our Story

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and cover letter (as one document) detailing your interest in this position and outlining the experience and qualifications that you can bring to the role. To access the position description or submit your application click on the Apply button. 

Applications close 5:00pm on Friday 6 February 2026 .

To know more about this position in confidence please contact Tim Davis, Manager Your LINC South on 0438 515 618.

Applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

With respect, no agencies please.