ABOUT CANDELLA 

Candella is an innovative, rapidly growing, not-for-profit mental health organisation providing individual outreach services through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). 

Our aim is for our services to reach as many people as possible, and for those services to make a positive contribution to all customers, their families, and their local communities.   

Candella launched in October 2018 and has since grown to over 160 + staff providing services throughout Greater Melbourne.  We have a positive, values-based organisational culture and  we would like to further build this within the Adelaide area.   We plan to commence this roll out based on the applicant's knowledge and connections locally and expand into other regions as the business builds.

Candella is a mobile organisation, with no physical office locations. We have a strong online communications system and are committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment, with policies, procedures, and systems in place to maintain the physical and mental wellbeing of all employees. 

We recruit people who are passionate about our mission. We believe that diversity makes us better, and we encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences. 

For more information go to the  Candella  website:  https://candel.la/.  

THE OPPORTUNITY 

This is an exciting opportunity to support Candella to expand nationally. You will drive the growth and development of this new Candella service within Adelaide. The role will consist of three focus areas: 

• Building and maintaining a strong workforce of Wellbeing Facilitators to deliver high quality, community-based supports to customers. 
• Developing  Candella’s  footprint within  metro  Adelaide, by developing key partnerships with external stakeholders, and marketing the service where possible. 
• Supporting a small caseload of customers to ensure ongoing professional development and practice occurs and to support the development of the business in the initial phase.  

Initially, you will be the first  Candella team member employed  within  Adelaide and  will be focussed on building the service  with strong support from the Senior Leadership Team. As referrals build, you will grow your team of Wellbeing Facilitators  and match them with people seeking a  Candella  service. 

ABOUT YOU    

You are adept at leading teams within the community health sector and are excited by the opportunity to build a strong team culture within this new region. 

You will be the right fit for this role if you: 

• Have experience in a leadership role within the community sector. 
• You are flexible  and  comfortable with change and you adapt quickly. 
• Can work autonomously and have a proactive  mindset; willing to take considered risks. 
• You are an effective supervisor: you work well with people who have diverse backgrounds and personalities; maintain effective working relationships, even when managing poor performance. 
• Have an understanding of recovery-oriented, community-based mental health services  and the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) 
• Preferably (but not essential) have a relevant qualification such as: 
  • A degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field 
  • A Cert IV in Mental Health, Frontline  Management  or related  field 
  • A certificate in Standard Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) 

REQUIREMENTS: 

• Own laptop and mobile phone to be used for work purposes (portions can be claimed back on tax) 
• Proof of identity 
• Current Australian driver’s license 
• Registered, insured, well-maintained, roadworthy vehicle suitable for completion of the duties of this position 
• Right to work within Australia 
• Other checks and requirements as required for ongoing compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and quality standards 

All Candella staff are required to undertake a National Police Check, and where appropriate, a Working with Children Check. 

BENEFITS 

• 1-year  full-time  contract with a strong possibility of an extension. 
• Flexible/negotiable working arrangements. 
• Salary to be negotiated based on skill and experience.
• Not-for-profit salary packaging: increase your take-home pay by up to $5,883 per year. 
• Employee assistance program. 
• Regular internal coaching and supervision. 

  To enquire about the position, please contact Emma Farrugia (Manager Outreach Services) on 0433 891 246.