Recruiting now for our Deputy CEO! A new role with VMIAC the peak consumer organisation for mental health in Victoria

It is time for strong consumer leadership in a changing environment

With the release of the Royal Commission Final Report and the Victorian government commitment to implementation of all its recommendations, it is more important than ever that consumer leadership is strong and the consumer voice is loud. It is an invitation and challenge for us all.

VMIAC is taking this on by strengthening our organisation and building our leadership group – we are currently recruiting to the role of Deputy CEO. This is a new position that will add depth and strength to our work. It is an opportunity to make a difference!

Deputy CEO

VMIAC, the statewide peak body for mental health consumers, is looking to appoint a skilled and dynamic manager as Deputy CEO. This new role will support organisation growth and provide program leadership. Working closely with the CEO, the Deputy CEO will actively develop VMIAC as an employer of choice for people with a lived experience. We are looking for a manager with strong communication and people skills who can confidently represent VMIAC. This is an exciting opportunity to bring the consumer perspective to mental health reform in Victoria.

About VMIAC

VMIAC is the peak Victorian non-government organisation for people with lived experience of mental health issues or emotional distress. Our vision is a world where all mental health consumers stand proud, live a life with choices honoured, rights upheld, and these principles are embedded in all aspects of society.

We work from a rights based perspective undertaking individual, group and systemic advocacy . Our work includes research and evaluation, education and training, information provision and resource development, as well as limited specialist support programs. We have a strong and continuous focus on engagement with members, and on informing and supporting them in becoming empowered and having their voices heard.

VMIAC is owned, governed, managed and staffed by people with a lived experience. We aim to be an organisation in which the diversity of people with a lived experience can meaningfully and powerfully contribute and the employer of choice for the mental health lived experience workforce. We know that by working well together we become a true force for systems change and reshaping consumer experience.

www.vmiac.org.au

Position overview

The role of Deputy CEO is a new role at VMIAC and has been developed to facilitate VMIAC’s growth and impact in the context to the Victorian Mental Health Royal Commission and implementation of recommendations, and the national Productivity Commission Report on Mental Health. It is an important role in an important time.

This role will form part of the VMIAC leadership group and work in close collaboration with the CEO.

The Deputy CEO will lead, manage, assure the quality of and further develop VMIAC’s membership, policy and research and individual advocacy functions as well as play a key role in ensuring that VMIAC is a trauma-informed workplace where people with a lived experience can thrive in their professional lives. The Deputy CEO will also represent VMIAC at senior levels, contribute to strategy and business growth, and will act for the CEO in their absence.

Attributes

We are looking for a dynamic, creative and experienced leader with well-developed management skills who knows how to grow and support a team-based and confident lived experience organisation culture. The person will have a passion for our work, ability to think and operate strategically and strong communication skills

This is a lived experience role.

Remuneration

VMIAC is seeking to attract the best possible candidate to this role and a competitive remuneration package will be offered including superannuation and opportunity to salary package. Relocation expenses may be negotiated for the preferred applicant.

Pay and conditions

Salary range between $115,000 - $120,000.

Attractive remuneration package are attached to each role and include:

• Salary packaging
• Four weeks annual leave with a 17.5% leave loading
• Superannuation
• Relocation costs can be negotiated for the right candidate/s

All offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check, provision of a valid Working with Children Check prior to commencement, as well as a probationary period.

THIS IS A LIVED EXPERIENCE POSITION

Applicants must have lived experience of mental health issues or emotional distress and of being a consumer of mental health services as well as an understanding of the consumer movement and its underlying principles. Applicants must consider themselves to be work ready at a senior leadership level.

Find out more about us and the work we do on the VMIAC website: www.vmiac.org.au

becoming part of VMIAC

Working at VMIAC is a fantastic opportunity to lead and be part of a team with a genuinely shared vision. As the Deputy CEO at VMIAC you will contribute to building a resilient workplace culture in which lived experience is valued and staff thrive. You will contribute significantly to the quality and impact of our work.

People interested in the role of Deputy CEO are encouraged to contact Bryony Wilson on 0450 527 751 for further information.

Please view the position description below.