“Full citizenship for all people living with a mental illness in Australian society”

About the Role

• Full Time, Maximum Term Contract until 30 June 2022
• CSD Level 5 from $91,772 - $95,835 per annum + super
• Based at Neami Merrylands

The Enhanced Adult Community Living Supports (CLS) program offers flexible, community-based 1:1 outreach support to consumers so they can better engage with their own psychological recovery journey, enhance physical health and wellbeing and participate in their community of choice. The program also provides in-reach and transitional support to people leaving acute hospital settings and transitioning in to the community. The Service Manager is responsible for the ongoing management and further development of the program.

Core duties

• Lead, coach and mentor your team
• Work collaboratively with partners to improve and develop the overall service response to people living with a mental illness
• Play a key role in service development, including ongoing evaluation and review of service outcomes
• Initiate, lead and coordinate strategic partnerships to improve health and wellbeing outcomes for consumers

What will you bring to the role?

• Experience managing a team in a rapidly changing environment
• Ability to approach tasks in a calm and logical manner
• Extensive experience in partnership development
• Ability to motivate, engage and lead diverse teams
• Takes initiative, acts with confidence, and works well under own direction
• Knowledge of complex mental health and drug and alcohol issues

• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of the recovery model

Mandatory requirements:

• Current NSW Working with Children Check
• Australian Working Rights
• Drivers licence
• Police check (refer to PD) – disclosable outcomes considered

About Neami National

Neami National is a community mental health service supporting people living with mental illness to improve their health, live independently and pursue a life based on their own strengths, values and goals.

In our most recent Staff Engagement Survey, 89% of our Staff recommend Neami as a great place to work, with 87% of staff proud to say they work for Neami.

We acknowledge Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities as the Traditional Custodians of the land we work on and pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We recognise that their sovereignty was never ceded. Neami National is committed to cultivating inclusive environments for staff, consumers and carers. We celebrate, value and include people of all backgrounds, genders, sexualities, cultures, bodies and abilities. We are an environmentally conscious organisation.

Incentives include:

• Diverse and inclusive organisation
• Induction and extensive Learning and Development Program
• Regular Practice Development sessions and coaching with your supervisor
• Salary Packaging providing tax benefits available for living and entertainment expenses
• Excellent conditions including paid parental leave, a monthly accrued day off, generous long service leave, wellness and gratis leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Application Procedure

The terms and conditions of the role are listed in the position description below. If you have any further questions not addressed in the advertising words or position description please contact:

Melissa Tyne, Acting Regional Manager: 0412 747 208.

Recruitment agency candidates need not apply.

We celebrate multidisciplinary teams and value the rich skills and experiences brought by applicants from a range of sectors and professional backgrounds. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.