• St John of God Social Outreach
• Permanent full time
• Salary Packaging
• Professional Development
• Flexible Work Options
• Various sites in VIC

Welcome to St John of God Health Care

St John of God Health Care is a leading health care provider, with private and public hospitals, home nursing and Social Outreach services throughout Australia.

With over 120 years' experience in health care, we have an excellent reputation as a caring, nurturing and supportive employer. Learning is highly valued and there are many opportunities for professional development.

The Position

St John of God social Outreach, Community Mental Health (Victoria) are currently seeking a Manager of Community Mental Health to join the Community Mental Health Leadership team. The Role of the Community Mental Health Manager supports and maintains a framework for social outreach activity within Social Outreach services, which will include strategic development, regional service planning growth and delivery of community mental health services across Warrnambool and Ballarat. This includes:

• General Counselling
• Youth Health 16-25 years
• Group programs
• Psychiatric support

This fantastic opportunity will be offered on a permanent full time basis, working 76 hours per fortnight.

The successful candidate will have:

• A willingness and capacity to embrace the Mission and Values of St John of God Health Care.
• Possession of a Tertiary qualification relevant to the role, such as Social Work or Psychology and/or professional registration in a social, behavioural or health sciences field.
• Demonstrated significant depth of understanding and experience of working with communities to develop social capital.
• Ability to lead strategic service planning and to manage the establishment and implementation of new services.
• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, including the capacity to engage with, relate to and negotiate with other health professionals, clients and stakeholders.
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Demonstrated administrative skills and ability in the management of financial, physical and human resources.
• Demonstrated understanding and experience in establishing and/or maintaining safe practice in community based setting.

The Benefits:

• Salary Packaging & Corporate Discounts
• Parking Available
• Professional Development

* All applicants must address the Selection Criteria (as detailed on the last page of the Position Description)

St John of God Health Care embraces diversity and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with disabilities. We are committed to providing a safe environment for all children and vulnerable people in our care and proactively take measures to protect children/vulnerable people from abuse.