About Ruah

Ruah is a leading values-driven employer in Western Australia’s community services sector. Our staff go boldly, not just supporting people in need, but working to end homelessness, end domestic violence and create opportunities for people struggling with poverty and mental health challenges.

Our professional team of operational and corporate services staff is backed by one of WA’s biggest Peer support workforces. Our staff reflect our commitment to diversity and inclusion, where difference is valued, celebrated and embraced.

By choosing to work with us, you are helping transform the lives of vulnerable and disadvantaged people in our community.

About the Role

The Luminos Project is a non-medical, short-stay residential service for young people aged 16-24 experiencing thoughts of suicide. Designed to have a home like environment. It focuses on helping young people build hope, resilience, and practical strategies for their future.

The Team Lead position is a key service delivery role responsible for achieving outcomes to clients through our Youth Suicide Sanctuary - Luminos.

As a Team Lead you will play an important role in supporting a team of Youth Suicide Counsellors, Intentional Peer Workers and Volunteers. You will provide your knowledge and expertise in suicide prevention and youth services to drive a culture of saftey and support to young people who access the service.

Your role requires coaching and mentoring of your team to ensure positive outcomes for young people and performance indicators are achieved within the resources available.

This is a permanent full time position, working 76 hours per fortnight, between Monday to Friday. This position is based primarily at the Luminos site in Subiaco with frequent travel to our Northbridge corporate office and other sites.

What we’re looking for

The successful applicant will be required to meet the following criteria:

Experience in provision of clinical services to clients.
Undergraduate or post-graduate qualification in an allied health field (including counselling/psychotherapy, social work or psychology).
Ability to receive AHPRA registration as a psychologist, PACFA-registered counsellor or other relevant clinician.
Experience in working with clients with suicidal thoughts and behaviours.
Ability to lead a successful team within a mental health &/or youth suicide service.
Experience in direct service delivery to address client needs in a mental health &/or youth suicide service.
Confidence in managing for the achievement of client outcomes in a mental health &/or youth suicide service.
Strong ability to respond in a timely manner to address competing client needs.
Highly developed interpersonal skills, including strong skills in negotiation and consultation.
Experience in developing and maintaining collaborative partnerships and stakeholder relationships.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Confident public speaking and presentation style.
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of diversity and social inclusion- including gender, sexuality, disability, cultural, age, and linguistic diversity and Aboriginal culture.

What do we offer?

A salary aligned with Level 5 of the Ruah Enterprise Agreement (and the SCHADS Award), starting at $101,099.
5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% annual leave loading.
16 weeks paid parental leave, with flexibility to take at 32 weeks half-pay (uniquely, new staff can access 4 weeks paid parental leave after just 6 months’ service).
Free, independent and confidential access for you and your direct family to our Employee Assistance Program.
Free Ruah-paid Journey Cover (insurance for when you're getting to and from work).
Incredibly valuable Salary Packaging (to extend your take home pay) with:
up to $15,900 core packaging
an additional $2,650 in meal entertainment packaging
benefits for salary packaging travel, accommodation, parking fees, education expenses and more!
Opportunities to be active in the Ruah Community such as participating in a wide range of working groups, joining us at Pride events, being a part of a range of cultural events to promote and support reconciliation and much, much more!

Required compliance documents:

Qualification as a AHPRA-registered psychologist, PACFA-registered counsellor or other relevant clinician
Current drivers’ license
National Police Clearance Certificate
International Police Clearance Certificate, if applicable
WA Working with Children Check
First Aid Certificate

How to apply

We’d love to hear from you!

Please click apply, create your LiveHire profile, and submit your current CV along with a cover letter of no more than two pages, helping us understand your fit for this role.

Closing date for applications: COB Friday 26 June 2026.

The Job advertisement may be closed earlier than the date mentioned above.

For further information please contact Clayton Pearson - Service Lead - Mental Health and Wellness, at clayton.pearson@ruah.org.au.

We are building a workplace where difference is embraced and encouraged - and to do this, we need people on our team who are representative of the clients we work with, who are passionate about change and courageous enough to stand up for what is right. Everyone is welcome. Everyone belongs.

We are committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All applicants will undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.

Team Lead - Luminos