For all people in Australia living with mental health and wellbeing challenges to live a life that is meaningful to them

Position details

• Full-Time, Permanent Position
• Classification: SCHADS Level 6 with a salary range of $110,221- $115,102 per annum + Superannuation
• Salary packaging arrangements providing tax benefits available for living and entertainment expenses increasing your take home income where part of your wage is paid tax free each pay, savings thousands in tax each year
• Location: Fairfield, VIC

About your new role

The Service Manager is responsible for the overall management and development of the Program. The Service Manager will work collaboratively with partners to develop and improve the overall service response to consumers. The Manager will also undertake a key role in service development, including ongoing evaluation and review of service outcomes. The Service Manager works closely with the Senior Manager Operations to support the management and operation of the Program(s).

What you will bring to the role

• Formal tertiary qualification in a related field and/or experience working in a relevant setting.
• Demonstrated ability to motivate and empower team members through coaching and mentoring.
• Ability to establish respectful professional relationships that have clear boundaries with consumers, staff and partner organisations
• Strong emotional resilience including the ability to sit with discomfort, distress and people in crisis.
• Proven ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision and to prioritise multiple tasks to meet conflicting deadlines
• Experience working within program speciality
• Strong computer literacy and written communication skills
• Demonstrated understanding of the key issues affecting Aboriginal people living in the community who are homeless/at risk of homelessness.

What will Neami offer in return?

• Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave, an Accrued Day Off each month, Gratis Leave and Wellness leave
• 17.5% Annual Leave Loading
• Professional development through regular practice development sessions and coaching with your supervisor
• Ongoing extensive in-house Learning and Development programs to encourage learning and skill-building
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through TELUS Health - providing holistic health and wellness supports and resources to Neami staff and their immediate family
• Flexible work arrangements are available for maintaining your work-life balance.
• Fitness Passport membership to support your health and wellbeing (available in most States/Territories and subject to minimum working hours and/or length of service)

What the role requires

• National Criminal History Check (police check) - disclosable outcomes considered
• Current Working with Children Check - required before commencement of work
• Current drivers licence
• Australian working rights

How to Apply

The terms and conditions of the role are listed in the position description which can be found attached below.

To apply for this position, please:

• Click the 'Apply Now' button to be redirected to our website where you will need to create a username and password.
• Upload your resume and cover letter.

If you have any further questions not addressed in the job advertisement or position description, or if you require any adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact:

Andrew Stuart, Acting Senior Manager - Operations, Email: [email protected] using the subject line: Service Manager - Wadamba Wilam enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Be Yourself - Neami values and celebrates diversity including multidisciplinary teams and the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that is accessible, inclusive and reflects the community in which we live.

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