Manager (Mental Health Services)
Job No:
19737
Location:
Moorooka, QLD
- Join a well established not-for-profit organisation with a strong community base!
- Work for an organisation that is a recognised leader in the mental health sector!
- Attractive remuneration circa $60,170 - $65,487 plus super, plus the possibility of salary sacrifice options!
- Mobile phone provided along with full personal use of a company car as part of your salary package!
- Highly rewarding role, giving you the chance to make a difference!
About Anam Cara
Anam Cara is part of Centacare Disability Services. Anam Cara was established in response to institutional reform by the Queensland Government in the area of mental health. Anam Cara offers a variety of community based mental health programs including short and long term accommodation support, transitional housing and outreach support.
Anam Cara provides psychosocial support services to people with a mental illness to live a lifestyle of their choice.
This occurs through:
- Assisting people to maintain a state of mental wellbeing;
- Promoting positive attitudes in the community towards people with a mental illness;
- Collaborating with individuals around their support needs as determined by the individual;
- Supporting people to enhance skills and take greater responsibility for their lives;
- Encouraging participation in society through lifestyle support in their local communities;
- Assisting people to reach their goals and aspirations; and
- Providing flexible services around peoples needs.
About the Role
Anam Cara has a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Manager to join their dynamic and innovative Disability Services team based at Moorooka in Brisbane.This position is being offered on a 12 month contract for maternity leave.
Your role will focus on managing the daily operations and programs of the service within a framework of Centacare's Mission, Vision and Values.
In achieving this, some of your duties will include:
- Managing human and financial resources to ensure quality service delivery;
- Managing individualised and quality services to clients;
- Providing leadership for the direction, development and review of service activities;
- Adhering to industry regulations, practices and legislation including Mental Health Act guidelines;
- Contributing to a continuous quality improvement approach to the provision of services; and
- Networking with other agencies and providers.
The successful candidate will work in a team environment and will be guided, supported and given the necessary tools to achieve results that are both personally and financially rewarding.
Anam Cara is looking for a dedicated individual who is genuinely committed to enhancing the quality of life for people with a psychiatric illness.
The ideal candidate will be a caring individual with a non-judgemental attitude, and an understanding of the operational and financial requirements of community/mental health services.
You will need:
- a current Senior First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain one within 3 months);
- a current driver's licence; and
- a current Disability Services Positive Notice (or be willing to obtain one before commencing employment).
Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field and substantial experience would be very highly regarded. Candidates with extensive experience in working with people with a psychiatric illness in a leadership capacity will also be considered.
In return for your dedication, you will be rewarded with attractive remuneration circa $60,170 - $65,487 plus super, plus salary sacrifice options. As part of your salary package you will also be provided with a mobile phone and full personal use of a company car.
In addition, Anam Cara employees enjoy fantastic working conditions and a range of benefits, including:
- Generous leave provisions;
- Possibility of purchasing up to 2 weeks extra leave annually;
- In-service training and professional development (you will receive extensive training before commencing employment, as well as ongoing development opportunities);
- A family friendly workplace, where the importance of a healthy work-life balance is recognised; and
- Regular social activities (e.g.bowling days, Christmas parties etc).
In order to be considered for this role, please answer the questions below, and provide a detailed response to the five selection criteria, before clicking the 'Apply' button. You will then be given the opportunity to attach your resume. Applications without an attached resume will not be considered.