About Gidget Foundation Australia
Gidget Foundation Australia (GFA) is a not-for-profit organisation whose purpose is to raise awareness, advocate, educate and deliver specialist clinical services for the prevention and treatment of perinatal mental health challenges. We’re on a mission to support the mental health of expectant, new and potential parents to ensure they receive accessible, timely and specialist care, and we’re driven by our values of authenticity, innovation, compassion and teamwork.
About the role
Reporting to the Director – Clinical Services, the Clinical Team Manager is responsible for providing clinical support and professional guidance to GFA contracted Clinicians and Supervisors. The role will also work closely with the Clinical Intake and Client Experience teams offering consultation and advice on clinical care matters. The successful candidate will be a hands-on leader who can manage day-to-day business activities, whilst also supporting a team of contract clinicians through a period of growth and change.
Key Accountabilities
• Provide clinical support, mentoring and line management to GFA contracted clinicians.
• Manage contractor relationships, ensuring scope of practice is well-defined and clearly articulated.
• Manage day-to-day clinical services operations and delivery of key projects and initiatives.
• Develop clinical tools and resources to support the delivery of processes.
• Participate in Health promotion, advocacy education and training initiatives.
• Consolidate and expand relationships with key external stakeholders and referral networks.
• Present at external conferences, seminars and workshops.
• Act as clinical spokesperson for media and advocacy activities.
Selection Criteria
• AHPRA Registered Clinical Psychologist or Psychologist, or AASW eligible Mental Health Social Worker.
• Accredited supervisor with previous supervision experience.
• Previous experience leading and managing a clinical team.
• Collaborative leadership style with strong relationship management skills.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in perinatal mental health service delivery.
• Demonstrated initiative and an ability to prioritise competing demands.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience working in the not-for-profit health sector would be an advantage.
• A willingness to undertake some overnight travel to attend events and conferences.
What We Offer
• Purpose & Impact: Shape the experience of thousands of parents across Australia during one of life’s most vulnerable transitions.
• Growth Environment: Work within a rapidly growing organisation focused on national service expansion, innovation, and scale.
• Values-Led Culture: Collaborate with passionate, professional, and compassionate colleagues.
• Flexibility & Balance: Enjoy hybrid working arrangements that support work–life balance.
• Wellbeing Focus: Access dedicated wellbeing days to recharge and prioritise your wellbeing.
• Attractive Benefits: Receive a competitive salary with access to not-for-profit salary packaging options (tax concessions).
Terms of Employment
This role is 4–5 days per week, based at our North Sydney Head Office, with some flexibility to work remotely depending on organisational needs. It is initially offered as a 12-month contract aligned with grant funding, with the possibility of extension subject to continued funding.
Prior to appointment, where applicable, GFA employees are required to provide evidence of:
• Criminal record check
• Working with Children Check
• Applicable qualifications or experience
Child Safe Principles
GFA is a Child Safe organisation which complies with the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations. All Staff, contractors and volunteers are expected to comply with these principles.
Diversity & Inclusion Principles
Gidget Foundation Australia is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce that represents the communities we support across Australia. We encourage people of all backgrounds, those with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and those who identify as LGBTQI+ to apply.
Applications will be reviewed as received so we encourage interested applicants to apply as soon as possible.
