Job Summary
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 26th Apr 2024
- Melbourne > CBD & Inner Suburbs Melbourne
Mental Health First Aid International (t/a MHFA Australia) is a global health promotion charity dedicated to the provision of evidence-based education programs that increase mental health literacy, reduce stigma, and help people develop the skills they need to encourage people to seek professional help.
We support a global movement across 30 countries of organisations dedicated to mental health literacy and early intervention to reduce the impact of psychological distress and mental health problems in families, communities, educational settings, and workplaces.
The Executive Director will be responsible for leading our new International Programs, Research and Evaluation, Curriculum and Quality team, providing dynamic, hands-on leadership during a time of advancement on the national and international fronts.
The successful candidate will be an experienced clinician with a proven track record in leading large and complex multidisciplinary result orientated health service teams and will have a deep understanding of the Australian mental health and suicide prevention sectors.
A strategic thinker they will develop and execute plans focused on international growth, engagement and communication in addition to implementing a quality management framework. The ability to expand in-house mental health expertise will also be key.
Masterful at building strong relationships and a thriving team culture in a fast paced environment you will also be:
Domestic and international travel, attractive NFP salary packaging and the offer to work a hybrid model with a values-based organisation that is inclusive and supportive during a truly exciting period.
To ensure equality in recruitment, development, retention, and promotion of staff, and that no-one is disadvantaged on the basis of their gender, cultural background, disability, sexual orientation or identity. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.
A copy of the position description can be found at on our website.
To submit your application, click Apply Now.
If you would like to discuss the role, contact Angus Clelland, CEO via [email protected], using the subject line: Executive Director - International Programs, Quality & Research enquiry via EthicalJobs.