Use your strong understanding of the health care system, proven project management skills and the ability to lead system improvements to help drive the organisation’s work in mental health services and funded programs.

About SEMPHN

We are leaders, facilitators and influencers towards the shared goal of better primary health care.

Reporting to an independent Board, SEMPHN is funded by the Australian Government to help people in South East Melbourne get the health care they need, when and where they need it.

We do this by:

• commissioning out-of-hospital services, locally.
• partnering to make quality care more accessible and integrated, and easier to navigate – especially for people who need it most.
• helping primary health care professionals to deliver the best care possible – now, and into the future.
• influencing Government policy on primary health care reform.

Evidence-based practice is the foundation of our work. We are constantly asking, ‘together, how can we do this even better?’ This could mean challenging the status quo and designing things differently. Ultimately, it’s about measurably improving health for people in south east Melbourne. So, are you with us?

About the role

Reporting to the Executive General Manager, Service Innovation we are looking for an individual that can lead the design and commissioning of SEMPHN’s Commonwealth funded mental health services in the catchment. You will have a strong understanding of the health care system and play a vital role in leading the commissioning of relevant health care services through phases of planning, identification of gaps in health services and developing new models of care. You will ensure the implementation and operation of a rigorous commissioning framework including the principles of contestability, transparency, and robust contract management.

The Manager, Service Development Mental Health will also be responsible for the Access & Referral team that centrally manage referrals into SEMPHN’s funded services.

It is essential that the Manager, Service Development, Mental Health brings to the role a strong understanding of the health care system, proven project management skills and the ability to lead system improvements. The role will be vital in leading the implementation and operation of a rigorous commissioning framework including the principles of contestability, transparency, and robust contract management.

Skills and experience

To be successful in this fantastic opportunity you must have the following qualifications, skills, and experience:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent relevant experience in the Mental Health sector (preferably Youth Mental Health, Suicide Prevention, Out of home Care, AOD or Public Health sector).
• Demonstrated experience in a leadership role in the health and community service sectors and in leading and managing staff.
• Experience in the commissioning of services ideally in the primary health or community services sectors.
• Health sector knowledge and understanding of Commonwealth and State Mental Health policies and funding arrangements.
• Experience in leadership and financial management, demonstrated capacity to project plan, implement and monitor health programs as well as meet agreed performance outcomes.
• Proven ability to manage contracts, negotiation, implementation, and monitoring government funded programs including reporting and compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated experience in change management, leading teams as well as implementation of organisational wide changes.
• Strong influencing, collaborative and relationship management skills.
• Highly developed conceptual, analytical, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify and manage emerging issues, trends, and risks.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.

Benefits of working with SEMPHN

• Attractive remuneration package including NFP salary packaging.
• Comprehensive Wellness Programme including Employee Assistance Program

• Ample car parking is available

To view the position description please see attached or visit our website http://www.semphn.org.au/ and click on Careers.

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We thank you for your interest in the role and our organisation, however only those applicants shortlisted will be contacted.

SEMPHN promotes a workplace that values fairness, respect and social and cultural diversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from different cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

A position description is attached.