About us:

It's an exciting time to be part of our journey. You may have noticed we've recently changed our name from Aftercare to Stride.

We are leaders in mental health service delivery, specialising in working with adults and young people, and in early childhood intervention.

Stride is a name that expresses our ambition – it’s a name that’s purposeful and shows awareness of the important role we play in the recovery journey.

As we embark on our next stage, join us to make a difference. We're here to Stride. 

On Offer:

• Full-time & Permanent
• Based on Thursday Island
• Excellent Base salary plus Superannuation
• Plus Salary packaging options (up to $15,899 tax free!!)
• Plus meals and entertainment allowance of up to $2,650!!
• Leave loading at 17.5%
• Paid leave and flexible working conditions
• Paid parental leave
• Company rewards scheme
• Excellent training & career development

Role Overview:

• The Service Leader works in close partnership with the Service Manager to provide leadership, practice development and mentoring sessions to a team of support workers
• This position provides instructions, guidance support and actively works with the team to improve identified skill areas
• To Support administrative functions of the Service Manager
• The Service Leader monitors and reviews the systems and processes used in Client Services. The collected information is used to analyse service delivery outcomes and to enhance the effectiveness of support for persons with a mental illness/disability

Requirements:

• Ideally a degree/diploma/cert IV in a human services related discipline 
• Experience and skills in working with people experiencing mental illness and/or disability
• Ability to think and act calmly and deal sensitively with distressed people
• Demonstrate effective listening, communication skills, empathy; and the capacity to relate with others with dignity and respect
• Ability to help program participants link in with other relevant community resources and to promote the rights, responsibilities and recovery of program participants
• Ability to implement and facilitate planned activities resulting in greater community access and support
• Demonstrated communication, problem-solving and organisational skills
• Proficiency in use of computer and Microsoft office
• Demonstrated ability to work with families, carers, government agencies and community services
• Current driver's licence

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

Apply Now!

To apply complete the online application form, attach a copy of your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the available role.

Applications will be viewed and actioned upon receipt.