• Progress your career with us / Take your next career step with us
• Join a respected, high quality and experienced service organisation
• Full-time, permanent position in Wonthaggi

About us

Relationships Australia Victoria (RAV) is a community-based, not-for-profit organisation with no religious affiliations. We have been delivering high quality family and relationship support services to for over 75 years. Our vision is for positive, respectful, safe and fulfilling relationships for all Australians.

About headspace

headspace is the National Youth Mental Health Foundation providing early intervention mental health services to 12-25 year olds, along with assistance in promoting young peoples’ wellbeing. This covers core areas including mental health, physical health, work and study support and alcohol and other drug services. Relationships Australia Victoria (RAV) is the lead agency for headspace Wonthaggi, which is governed by a consortium of local community organisations who provide expertise, support and advice to RAV.

The role

Reporting to the Manager, you will lead, develop, implement, oversee and manage the operations, and the future growth and development of headspace Wonthaggi. You will communicate, promote and progress the vision and strategic plan of the centre amongst consortium partners, other services and the broader community. You will oversee the day-to-day operation of the centre, and lead and oversee the recruitment of new staff, including practitioners.

The successful candidate will need to develop the headspace Wonthaggi strategic plan, business plan and annual workplan in conjunction with RAV’s senior management, Gippsland Primary Health Network, consortium partners and headspace National Office, and ensure deliverables and key performance indicators are achieved.

This opportunity is based in Wonthaggi and is permanent, full-time, including Tuesday evenings and attending relevant events. The base salary is $132k per annum.

About you

• Degree in allied health, behavioural/social sciences, youth work, mental health nursing, or a related discipline.
• Experience with effectively leading and reporting on complex planning and service development environments.
• Experience managing and developing operational systems for a health and community services organisation including effectively planning and allocating resources to maximise operational efficiency and meeting funding deliverables.
• Capacity to effectively engage in leadership and management processes, including multidisciplinary and/or cross sector initiatives, and partnerships with a wide range of professionals, organisations and stakeholders.
• Detailed understanding of the Australian health care system, particularly the primary health and mental health areas, including the range of professionals and organisations that work within, or come contact with the sector.

We provide

• Competitive salary packaging as RAV is a public benevolent institution.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Generous leave entitlements, and gratis days over the Christmas/New Year period.
• Professional development and training.
• Best practice clinical supervision.
• Career progression opportunities.

Apply

Candidates can view the position description at www.rav.org.au/careers, contact Cate Chaiyot, Manager Youth Mental Health Services by phoning 0418 463 680 for specific queries. Candidates will be required to provide evidence of two COVID-19 vaccinations. 

RAV is committed to developing an inclusive and diverse workforce. We encourage applications from First Nations peoples, people from under-represented culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people from lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer, asexual (LGBTIQA+) communities, and people living with disability. We are committed to the safety of our clients and staff and promote a child-safe work environment. We recognise the lifelong impacts of childhood trauma and recognise those who had children taken away from them.

A position description is attached.