ALBANY - GREAT SOUTHERN REGION

FULL-TIME, PERMANENT

START DATE: 19 JANUARY 2026

About the Opportunity

We are looking for a Clinical Lead with relevant experience to join a large dynamic team of educators and support staff at Alta-1 College.

Here’s some information about us:

At Alta-1 we recognise that adverse life experiences can impact a student’s sense of self-worth, motivation and capacity for learning, making engagement in a mainstream school setting difficult. 

As an independent, co-educational, CARE (Curriculum and Reengagement in Education) School, Alta-1 is a Christian organisation which works with students from years 7-12.  We work with at-risk young people providing them with wrap around support as they go on a journey of transformation to discover their unique sense of identity and purpose. We are fully committed to their safety, wellbeing and welfare at all times.​

We believe in fostering a highly relational environment where students, teachers and staff develop meaningful connections based on trust, respect and empathy. These relationships serve as the foundation for effective teaching and learning, allowing us to better understand and support the unique needs and aspirations of each student.

Now let’s talk about you:

If successful, you will be responsible for overseeing therapeutic service delivery in the region and supporting the implementation of our Stronger Systems Model. Working closely with the Regional Principal, key components of the role include team leadership and coordination, student support, promoting staff wellbeing, and responding to student risk concerns. 

You are highly relational.

You understand that healthy relationships are key to promoting effective outcomes and can quickly build rapport with staff and students from diverse backgrounds. Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, you provide tailored strategies to address complex student needs and enhance team effectiveness and functioning.

You facilitate effective leadership and staff support.

Your role is to lead, coordinate and support the therapeutic team in your region. You enjoy mentoring and facilitating growth in others and can effectively manage the competing demands of your own workload and supporting a team. You can provide timely constructive feedback and have challenging conversation with staff when required.  

You take a trauma informed approach to student care.

You employ a trauma informed approach to student care and advocate for safety, choice, collaboration and respect for diversity. You support the team to understand complex behaviours and respond to student needs with patience and sensitivity. Your clinical insight and skills are used to promote compassionate support and a healthy culture.

You are empathetic and maintain a calm and professional environment in crisis.

You will be called upon to respond to risk concerns and manage critical incidents to positive outcomes. Your priority is staff and student wellbeing and your ability to remain calm under pressure will help you navigate complex and demanding situations. You are a hands-on team leader and proactive in supporting students and staff.

Why you should choose us:

We offer attractive salary packaging options, 8 weeks of paid annual leave during the school holidays, professional development and clinical supervision within a friendly Christian working environment.

This role is covered by the current Enterprise Bargaining Agreement (EBA), with exciting new benefits and updated conditions arriving in 2026 under a new agreement.

At Alta-1, our staff believe that each student is created with unique strengths and abilities and work collaboratively to see these flourish. Each day provides multiple opportunities for you to make positive contributions into the lives and futures of these students.

Ready to apply?