Job Description
Location
Greater Adelaide SA
Full job description
Team Leader-Therapeutic Services
Jul 14, 2026
Closes: Skylight will fill the role as soon as possible, and will keep the recruitment open until filled
Award Level: SCHADS Level 6 and FTE 0.8 – 1.0
Location: Skylight’s Elizabeth and Mile End sites and may require travel to Christies Beach
Skylight is recruiting a Team Leader to work within the Therapeutic Services team at 0.8 – 1.0 FTE. The Team Leader will work closely with a multi-disciplinary mental health services team. The role will predominantly be based between Skylight’s Elizabeth and Mile End sites and may require travel to our Christies Beach site.
Your focus will be to ensure efficient and effective therapeutic services. You will lead the team to ensure a quality service is delivered to NDIS, fee-for-service and Grant funded participants. You will be instrumental in enhancing performance and drive continuous improvement across the service. You will provide supervision to the team of Therapists.
A tertiary qualification in Counselling and current professional membership is required, along with three years of counselling experience within Australia. Previous leadership experience will be highly regarded.
Requirements for Success
Qualifications in Counselling (or equivalent) and current relevant professional membership, e.g. PACFA or ACA
Demonstrated ability to lead and support the team, including providing supervision and professional development support
Minimum three years counselling experience within Australia
Strong management capability to monitor and manage performance against targets and budgets
Ability to engage in strategic thinking and apply business acumen skills
High level of self-management, communication and teamwork skills
Demonstrated ability for self-reflection and self-awareness
Experience or understanding of community development principles including community capacity building and partnerships
A deep understanding of strength based, person-centered, trauma informed and goal orientated recovery from mental health challenges
An understanding of the NDIS
Current SA Drivers Licence and willingness to use own vehicle
DHS Working With Children Check and DHS NDIS Worker Check
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For queries, please contact Amy Brooks via email at [email protected]
If you are interested in applying, please attach a current CV and answer the following questions (limit 100 words per question)
Skylight will fill the role as soon as possible, and will keep the recruitment open until filled.
How do you ensure that counselling practices within your team are evidence-based and align with ethical standards and client needs?
Outline strategies that you have used to maintain morale and performance of a team through a period of significant change or conflict.
Explain how you balance client needs with service delivery targets, funding constraints, and operational priorities.
Skylight Mental Health is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce including people from all genders, ages, sexualities, cultures, and backgrounds. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people and people with mental health lived experience.
Greater Adelaide SA
Full job description
Team Leader-Therapeutic Services
Jul 14, 2026
Closes: Skylight will fill the role as soon as possible, and will keep the recruitment open until filled
Award Level: SCHADS Level 6 and FTE 0.8 – 1.0
Location: Skylight’s Elizabeth and Mile End sites and may require travel to Christies Beach
Skylight is recruiting a Team Leader to work within the Therapeutic Services team at 0.8 – 1.0 FTE. The Team Leader will work closely with a multi-disciplinary mental health services team. The role will predominantly be based between Skylight’s Elizabeth and Mile End sites and may require travel to our Christies Beach site.
Your focus will be to ensure efficient and effective therapeutic services. You will lead the team to ensure a quality service is delivered to NDIS, fee-for-service and Grant funded participants. You will be instrumental in enhancing performance and drive continuous improvement across the service. You will provide supervision to the team of Therapists.
A tertiary qualification in Counselling and current professional membership is required, along with three years of counselling experience within Australia. Previous leadership experience will be highly regarded.
Requirements for Success
Qualifications in Counselling (or equivalent) and current relevant professional membership, e.g. PACFA or ACA
Demonstrated ability to lead and support the team, including providing supervision and professional development support
Minimum three years counselling experience within Australia
Strong management capability to monitor and manage performance against targets and budgets
Ability to engage in strategic thinking and apply business acumen skills
High level of self-management, communication and teamwork skills
Demonstrated ability for self-reflection and self-awareness
Experience or understanding of community development principles including community capacity building and partnerships
A deep understanding of strength based, person-centered, trauma informed and goal orientated recovery from mental health challenges
An understanding of the NDIS
Current SA Drivers Licence and willingness to use own vehicle
DHS Working With Children Check and DHS NDIS Worker Check
View the Job Description
For queries, please contact Amy Brooks via email at [email protected]
If you are interested in applying, please attach a current CV and answer the following questions (limit 100 words per question)
Skylight will fill the role as soon as possible, and will keep the recruitment open until filled.
How do you ensure that counselling practices within your team are evidence-based and align with ethical standards and client needs?
Outline strategies that you have used to maintain morale and performance of a team through a period of significant change or conflict.
Explain how you balance client needs with service delivery targets, funding constraints, and operational priorities.
Skylight Mental Health is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce including people from all genders, ages, sexualities, cultures, and backgrounds. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people and people with mental health lived experience.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Team Leader-Therapeutic Services position is now open for candidates interested in the Health Jobs sector. This role in Adelaide offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Health Jobs is a plus.
