• Opportunity to work for one of Australia's largest social purpose organisations
• NFP salary packaging benefits and tool of trade vehicle
• Permanent Full-Time position based in Bibra Lake

About the Organisation

Life Without Barriers is a leading social purpose, not for profit organisation of 5,600 employees working in more than 440 communities across Australia. We support children, young people and families, people with disability, older people and people with mental illness. We work with people who are homeless and refugees and asylum seekers.   

We want to employ people who reflect the diversity of our clients to ensure we can support each client's individual needs and wants. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability to apply.

About the Role

We are seeking a values driven, positive and highly experienced Program Manager to lead and manage Mental Health services across the Perth Metro area.

Key Responsibilities 

• Respond and actively seek out business development opportunities to increase support to people with complex mental health challenges and respond to changing needs
• Build high performing teams to ensure quality services, staff satisfaction and positive client outcomes
• Delivery of the services within budget, aligned to business plans and in line with client needs and plans
• Develop and enhance operational and administrative systems and procedures to support the effective management of the Mental Health programs
• Through strong leadership ensure the program delivers a consistent standard of quality in accordance with regulations, legislation and standards
• Be respectful and ensure positive outcomes for the people we partner with and support
• Manage risks and issues arising in the course of service delivery
• Manage critical incidents and complaints
• Promote and strengthen positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Skills & Experience 

• Degree qualification in Human Services or related discipline
• Significant experience in Mental Health
• Ability to demonstrate innovation, personal drive and thrives in a progressive and values driven organisation
• Ability to influence outcomes through strong leadership and empowerment of teams  
• Strong advocacy for change and willingness to harness new opportunities to embed new systems and processes
• Strategic thinking, operational excellence and focus on continuous improvement

Benefits

• Career development opportunities
• Attractive remuneration package with excellent tax benefits
• Permanent, tool of trade vehicle plus one rostered day off per month

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