This position will be responsible for managing the operations of the SEWB Services and Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) team. This includes managing the activities, budgets, and deliverables for the various funding contracts under which this team operates. The role will provide Mental Health and SEWB clinical leadership and support clinical governance and risk management processes. The role will also be required to implement and manage quality improvement change projects required to ensure the teams deliver against the KPIs of the funding contracts.

Essential:

• Must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent (50D) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA).
• Ability to provide leadership and supervision for mental health and SEWB workforce.
• At least 3+ years’ relevant experience in management roles in a service industry preferably Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs, Community Services or Adult Education related.
• Demonstrated experience in people management and empowering direct reports to develop their ability to achieve program deliverables and produce positive service outcomes for service users.
• High level communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility to undertake regional travel.
• Demonstrate a high commitment to Aboriginal Social and Emotional Wellbeing and customer service.
• Knowledge of Social and Emotional Wellbeing issues impacting on Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of cultural factors and social determinants particularly relating to Aboriginal Health.
• Current C Class Drivers Licence.
• Valid Working with Children Check (WA).
• National Criminal History Check Certificate (Police Clearance - valid within 3 months).
• Current CPR certificate

Desirable:

• Understanding the mental health service system in Australia, and current drivers behind health care reform with State and Federal governments.
• Proven ability and experience in leading continuous quality improvement processes - including working with internal and external parties to bring about improvements in practice standards and service impacts.
• Proven skills in the management of stakeholder relationships, including with government, non-government and community partners.
• A tertiary qualification in Psychology, Social Work, Aboriginal Health, Mental Health, Health Service Management, Adult Education, Community Services (or related field), and eligibility for professional registration with the relevant registering body in Australia.
• Ability to provide clinical leadership for mental health and SEWB workforce.

Employee Benefits

• 37.5-hour work week (Monday–Friday)
• Above Award remuneration
• 17.5% Annual Leave Loading
• Tax-free salary packaging up to $15,900 per FBT year
• Two (2) weeks paid business closure leave at end of year (subject to 95% attendance)
• Long Service Leave after 7 years
• Accrued personal leave paid out upon termination
• Leadership Development Program
• Flexible work environment
• Extensive professional development opportunities
• Internal career progression pathways
• Regular staff appreciation events
• Up to $600 per annum subsidised Health & Wellbeing program

How to Apply:

If you’re interested in this role, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability to recruitment@bega.org.au