Job Summary
- Circa 175k per annum + Super + Salary Packaging
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 19th Jun 2024
- Melbourne > Brunswick
The General Manager Mental Health and Wellbeing (GM MHW) is a member of the Foundation House senior executive and plays a crucial role in the leadership, management and strategic direction of the agency.
The Mental Health and Wellbeing Group delivers specialist trauma focused mental health and wellbeing services that are safe, person-centred, effective and connected in order to meet the needs of clients and their families. All services are delivered in accordance with the Foundation House Integrated Trauma Recovery Service Model, Rebuilding Shattered Lives: Integrated Trauma Recovery for People of Refugee Background (2nd edition), Community Capacity Building Framework, and international best practice.
Services in the Mental Health and Wellbeing Group are delivered to clients across the lifespan and include:
The Mental Health and Wellbeing program also contributes to the recovery of clients by:
Reporting to the CEO, the GM MHW is responsible for leading, developing and overseeing the delivery of high-quality services to clients of refugee background who are survivors of torture and other traumatic events.
The GM MHW has direct line management of the MHW Regional Managers and supports them to manage the delivery of client services at our offices in Dallas, Dandenong, Ringwood and Sunshine.
Some of the key responsibilities for the role include:
This role is a full-time, ongoing position based in our Brunswick Head Office. Travel to our other Melbourne metropolitan offices is a role requirement.
To be successful, you will need to positively respond to the below selection criteria:
You’ll be rewarded with:
Foundation House is an equal opportunity employer; we foster a work environment that is inclusive and diverse. We are values driven and are committed to improving the life outcomes of refugees and asylum seekers.
Foundation House is a state-wide agency offering services throughout Victoria. We currently employ 250 staff across our five offices in metropolitan Melbourne, and also provide services in partnership with agencies in regional and rural Victoria. Foundation House is also a leading member of the Forum for Australian Services for Survivors of Torture and Trauma (FASSTT) which comprises representation of each torture and trauma recovery service from every state and territory in Australia.
Foundation House is a Child Safe organisation committed to promoting and protecting the interests and safety of children. We actively play a part in combating family violence, as reflected in our organisational policies, protocols and staff development.
Read more about our history on our website here.
Please upload your CV and a cover letter (maximum one to two pages) outlining why you are suitable for this role and how you meet the selection criteria as described above.
For more information about our hiring process, please refer to our careers with us page https://foundationhouse.org.au/be-involved/careers-with-us/our-hiring-process/
For enquiries please contact Justin Curreen-Harris from our HR Team via [email protected] using the subject line: General Manager Mental Health and Wellbeing enquiry via EthicalJobs or by phone on 03 9389 8985.
Refer to the position description attached for detailed information about the role.
If you think you have what it takes but don't necessarily meet all selection criteria, please still get in touch as we would love to talk with you and see if you could be a suitable fit.
Hiring is subject to satisfactory Police Check, current Working with Children Check, and proof of the right to work and live in Australia.
Applications for this role will take you to the employer’s site.