Manager, SEWB

Location: Kalgoorlie, Western Australia

Aboriginality is essential under Section 50D of the Equal Opportunity Act of 1984.

About the role:

This position will be responsible for managing the operations of the SEWB Services and Social and Emotional Well-Being (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.

To be considered for this position you must have:

Must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent (50D) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA);

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;

National Police Clearance (within 3 months);

Current WA Working with Children Check;

Current WA “C” class driver’s license or equivalent;

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;

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).

Ability to provide clinical leadership for mental health and SEWB workforce;

Employee Benefits:

37.5-hour work week, Monday to Friday;

Above Award remuneration rates;

17.5% Annual Leave Loading;

Tax free Salary Packaging up to $15,900 per FBT year;

Paid two (2) weeks leave for business closure at end of year, this being subject to a 95% attendance rate.

Long Service Leave after 7 years;

Accrued Personal Leave paid out on termination;

Leadership Development program;

Flexible work environment;

Extensive Professional Development opportunities;

Internal promotion and career development opportunities;

Regular staff appreciation functions;

Up to $600 p/a subsidised Health & Wellbeing program.

Conditions of Appointment:

Provide Bega Garnbirringu Health Service with the following requirements prior to commencement of employment;

Valid Working With Children Check (WA)

National Criminal History Check Certificate (Police Clearance - valid within 3 months)

Application Instructions:

For further information about this position and details on how to apply, please visit https://bega.org.au/employment/current-vacancies/ and click “apply for position”.

To find out more about Bega Garnbirringu Health Service please visit our website https://bega.org.au/.