What are the responsibilities and job description for the Team Leader, HOPS position at The Alfred Foundation?
Alfred Health
Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services. On 1 January 2026, Alfred Health will come together with Kooweerup Regional Health Service, Peninsula Health, Bass Coast Health and Gippsland Southern Health Service to create Bayside Health, a newly merged health service with more than 22,000 employees caring for a community of over 1.2 million Victorians. The new health service will provide people with the best possible care with services that support them throughout their lives. The merger will also strengthen our workforce, providing new training, education and career opportunities. Subject to final approval on 1 January 2026, all employees from the five health services will transfer to Bayside Health.
Alfred Mental & Addiction Health (AMAH) is responsible for the operation of services, which focus on people with a severe mental illness residing in the Inner South Eastern area of Melbourne.
The single most important goal of AMAH is to create an environment that facilitates clinical recovery, supports individual recovery efforts and strives to minimise service system barriers to the recovery process.
About The Position
The HOPS team leader has delegated responsibility for operationalising the core values of the organisation, developing and supporting excellence in clinical practice and patient care. The HOPS Team Leader co-ordinates the day to day operational and clinical activities of the team and provides leadership, clinical direction and support to team members. In addition to actively contributing to broader site-based leadership to assist in maintaining a safe and effective environment for consumers, carers, visitors and staff. The role also includes managing a small client case load (0.5).
This position also provides leadership and oversight regarding the HOPS team partnerships with Sacred Heart Mission and Launch Southbank in conjunction with the HOPS Senior Nurse. This includes support to the HOPS Senior Nurse in coordinating and facilitating education sessions to the partner agencies, as well as providing secondary consultation, assessment and advice to agencies and individuals.
The HOPS Team Leader provides operational supervision to all staff within the team. The position will also promote and participate in clinical education and staff development, lead and actively participate in clinical review processes, quality improvement initiatives and service development activities.
About You
We provide a supportive working environment, modern facilities and an extensive range of professional development and research opportunities. This includes:
Enquiries: If you would like any further details, please contact Dave Dang (acting Operations Manager Rehabilitation and Recovery) at D.Dang@alfred.org.au
Applicationd close at 11.00 pm on Friday 01st of February 2026.
We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.
Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au
Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services. On 1 January 2026, Alfred Health will come together with Kooweerup Regional Health Service, Peninsula Health, Bass Coast Health and Gippsland Southern Health Service to create Bayside Health, a newly merged health service with more than 22,000 employees caring for a community of over 1.2 million Victorians. The new health service will provide people with the best possible care with services that support them throughout their lives. The merger will also strengthen our workforce, providing new training, education and career opportunities. Subject to final approval on 1 January 2026, all employees from the five health services will transfer to Bayside Health.
- Permanent, Full Time with flexible monthly ADO
- Occupational Therapist/Social Worker Grade 3 above award
- Based at St Kilda Road Clinic
- Portable long service leave from other public health services
Alfred Mental & Addiction Health (AMAH) is responsible for the operation of services, which focus on people with a severe mental illness residing in the Inner South Eastern area of Melbourne.
The single most important goal of AMAH is to create an environment that facilitates clinical recovery, supports individual recovery efforts and strives to minimise service system barriers to the recovery process.
About The Position
The HOPS team leader has delegated responsibility for operationalising the core values of the organisation, developing and supporting excellence in clinical practice and patient care. The HOPS Team Leader co-ordinates the day to day operational and clinical activities of the team and provides leadership, clinical direction and support to team members. In addition to actively contributing to broader site-based leadership to assist in maintaining a safe and effective environment for consumers, carers, visitors and staff. The role also includes managing a small client case load (0.5).
This position also provides leadership and oversight regarding the HOPS team partnerships with Sacred Heart Mission and Launch Southbank in conjunction with the HOPS Senior Nurse. This includes support to the HOPS Senior Nurse in coordinating and facilitating education sessions to the partner agencies, as well as providing secondary consultation, assessment and advice to agencies and individuals.
The HOPS Team Leader provides operational supervision to all staff within the team. The position will also promote and participate in clinical education and staff development, lead and actively participate in clinical review processes, quality improvement initiatives and service development activities.
About You
- At least 4 years’ Bachelor of Occupational Therapy or Social Work
- Bachelor Degree in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing OR Bachelor Degree in Nursing
- Registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Board/Occupational Therapy Board via AHPRA or eligibility for membership with AASW
- Advanced clinical skills and experience in community mental health
- Demonstrated experience in leadership in a senior role
- Working towards post graduate qualifications in management highly regarded
- Full Covid-19 and 2024 Influenza vaccinations
- Australian working rights and be willing to undergo a Background Check
We provide a supportive working environment, modern facilities and an extensive range of professional development and research opportunities. This includes:
- Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing through Maxxia.
- Flexible Heath Insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance
- On-site car & bike parking opportunities, Deducted Pre-Tax(Subject to availability)
- Fantastic onsite fitness facilities nearby at The Alfred through ProSport Health and Fitness.
- Child Care Services nearby at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services
- Close to public transport and cafes
Enquiries: If you would like any further details, please contact Dave Dang (acting Operations Manager Rehabilitation and Recovery) at D.Dang@alfred.org.au
Applicationd close at 11.00 pm on Friday 01st of February 2026.
We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.
Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au