• Work with us to play a key role in the development and delivery of alcohol and other drug and psychosocial services across our catchment area
• Competitive salary + salary packaging benefits up to $18,550
• Full-time, fixed-term role until 30 June 2023
• Convenient Parkville location - close to public transport

The Manager, Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) and Psychosocial Services will lead the commissioning of AOD and psychosocial services and play a key role in leading the engagement (including for codesign) with consumer representatives, service providers and other stakeholders across the North Western Melbourne PHN region. The manager will lead a small team to support the translation of strategic objectives and a continuous improvement approach including collaboration with other teams to support a service system that is responsive to consumers, families and the broader community.

A typical week for the Manager would involve:

• Leading and applying best-practice project management methodologies to ensure timely achievement of deliverables and performance targets
• Working with key stakeholders to inform and develop strategy implementation and maintain meaningful engagement
• Managing the development of a range of plans and reports to meet the requirements of NWMPHN, the Commonwealth, State and other funders, as relevant
• Overseeing other planning and project activities as part of the AOD and Psychosocial team and the organisation more broadly

We are looking for someone with:

• Demonstrated experience in relationship and contract management and developing systems that support the monitoring and implementation of programs and projects
• Leadership and management skills and experience, particularly leading through change
• Highly developed interpersonal skills and an ability to form effective professional relationships and networks with a broad range of stakeholders at all levels
• Demonstrated understanding and experience of the primary mental health, psychosocial and/or AOD systems

Who would you be working for?

We are North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network (NWMPHN), Victoria's largest independent, locally governed and run, not-for-profit PHN, dedicated to improving primary health care in our community.

PHNs have been established with the key objectives of increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of medical services for patients, particularly those at risk of poor health outcomes; and improving coordination of care to ensure patients receive the right care in the right place, at the right time.

Our commitment to you:

• Structured onboarding and support
• A friendly and supportive professional environment, including teams with a wealth of skills and experiences across a range of areas
• Continuous learning and development opportunities
• Salary packaging and leave loading

Please review the position description for further details about the role.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake a National Police Check and Working with Children Check.

Applicants from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.

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