• Collaborate with our Clinical Partner to lead effective recovery support to clients
• Full-time | 12month Fixed Term Contract (Leave Coverage)
• Warrnambool

Mind Australia Limited is one of the country's leading community-managed specialist mental health service providers. We have been supporting people dealing with the day-to-day impacts of mental illness, as well as their families, friends and carers for over 40 years. Mind is committed to diversity and social inclusion.

About the role

We are seeking an innovative and dynamic Service Lead to join our Warrnambool Prevention and Recovery Care (PARC) team on a fixed term 12month contract.

The PARC is a 10 bed residential facility servicing the catchment of South-West Health Care, providing services to adults aged between 16 and up. The service is designed as a ‘step up, step down’ program for people with mental illness who require individualised treatment and support entering either directly from the community or as a transition from acute inpatient care.

Fostering a collaborative relationship with South West Health Care and the PARC team, the Service Lead will provide leadership to improve mental illness through a combination of recovery focused community and clinical mental health services, managing all operational aspects of the service. They will also manage, monitor, review and maintain appropriate systems, procedures, evaluations, inter-agency relationships and staff management in accordance with Mind’s policies and procedures.

This is an ideal opportunity for those looking to step up into a management role and further develop their skills in leadership within a mental health organisation.

Duties

• Provide leadership to all Mind employees to ensure guided delivery of safe and effective recovery orientated care
• Work closely with the South West Health Care Manager to ensure a high standard of service delivery and care is provided
• Manage and be accountable for all organisational aspects including the achievement of Service performance and budget targets
• Oversee the delivery of services by staff in line with approved systems, policies and procedures

What are we looking for?

• Significant experience in delivering high-quality community mental health services
• Ability to build and lead a positive team culture that focuses on meeting the customer’s goals using evidence informed practice
• Capability to strategically connect with the wider community and mental health sector, develop partnerships and maximise opportunities for service delivery
• Tertiary qualifications (minimum Certificate IV) in Mental Health, Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, or other health-related field as designated by Mind

Why Mind Australia?

• Rewarding roles within a Not for Profit truly living their values
• Attractive Not For Profit Salary Packaging benefits
• Monthly Rostered Day Off (RDO’s)
• Supportive team environment
• Career & development opportunities

Interested?

To obtain a position description and apply online click Apply Now.

We welcome applications from Indigenous Australians, people with a lived experience of mental ill health and recovery, people with disability, those who identify as LGBTIQ and applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. The successful applicant is required to complete comprehensive reference and background checking prior to employment, including a Working with Children Check and National Police Check.