Manager headspace Batemans Bay

headspace Batemans Bay provides young people with access to Allied Health Professionals and community supports that they need to develop and maintain the skills and confidence to live healthy and happy lives. The centre also engages in community awareness and seeks to develop and implement innovative programs to improve the mental health and wellbeing of young people in the region. Relationships Australia Canberra & Region is the lead agency for headspace Batemans Bay and is supported by a Consortium.

Relationships Australia is a community sector organisation with a proud and rich history. We connect with families, communities, and thousands of people across the lifespan. You may know us for our family and couples counselling. We also give back to the community through our work in family violence prevention, working with people experiencing gambling harm, with families that have been touched by the sudden death of a loved one, with people who have experienced trauma and with people who are challenged by their mental health, among other things. With us you will work with people at times of vulnerability in their lives, create a career you’ll love and join a warm and caring team who make a difference.

The South Coast is Australia's best kept secret! Located on the picturesque NSW South Coast, Batemans Bay has plenty to offer for all types of lifestyles. Whether you are into quiet walks on the beach, delicious fresh seafood or camping and water sports for those enjoying a bit of adventure, Batemans Bay has it all. Step out of the office to the beautiful views of the Clyde River right at your doorstep!

Your new role

• 1 x Permanent, Full time Located at headspace Batemans Bay
• Annual Salary between $115,065.07 to $121,330.19, plus Superannuation, NFP Salary Packaging, Paid Christmas closure and other generous leave provisions under our Enterprise Agreement.
• Relocation assistance negotiable for the successful applicant

Duties:

The headspace Batemans Bay centre manager oversees headspace service delivery for young people aged 12-25 in Batemans Bay and at outreach locations, consistent with headspace national guidelines.

• leads a multidisciplinary team of GPs, mental health clinicians, allied health workers, administrative support staff and consortium partners, providing services for young people aged 12-25 years ensuring efficient, effective, safe and high-quality client management and clinical service delivery consistent with best practice
• ensures all aspects of the headspace centre service model are implemented and maintained, which includes the core components of primary health, mental health, alcohol and other drugs, and social inclusion/education/training, focusing on the Family and Friends aspect of the model and the key enabling components
• oversees compliance with any statutory and Medicare requirements
• actively progresses the growth and development of services in line with strategic and business plans, and client demand

What you’ll need to succeed

1. Extensive experience in managing the operational delivery of community service programs.
2. A proven track record in successfully leading and supervising multi-disciplinary teams, and ability to work in a highly productive environment with time pressures while managing multiple tasks and competing priorities.
3. Demonstrated ability to think, plan and manage strategically.
4. Demonstrated experience in building strong stakeholder relationships and partnerships across the community.

For a full list of duties and selection criteria, please refer to the position description attached below.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants are encouraged to apply.

What you’ll get in return

This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly regarded not-for-profit, community-based organisation in a position where you will have the opportunity to continue to grow and develop your career. You will receive a generous package including professional development and NFP salary packaging. In this role you will be able to make a positive difference in the lives of people in the community every day.

What you need to do now

If this sounds like the ideal position for you, Apply today! Submit your resume with names of two work related referees and a cover letter specifically addressing each of the selection criteria (no more than half a page response under each criterion). Applications that do not address selection criteria will not be considered during the shortlisting process.

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For further information about the position or application process, please contact Human Resources by email [email protected] using the subject line: Manager - headspace Batemans Bay enquiry via EthicalJobs.