Centre Manager, headspace Bathurst

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Centre Manager, headspace Bathurst. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Lead the headspace Bathurst team in providing quality services to young people.
• Be employed by the NSW Business Chamber 2017 Employer of Choice.
• Utilise your unique skills in a role that truly makes a difference.

• Make a difference to the lives of young people.
• Showcase your leadership and management skills.
• Join an award winning not-for-profit with fantastic workplace culture. 

About Marathon Health

Marathon Health is the Lead Agency for headspace Bathurst. We are an independent profit-for-purpose organisation, delivering the best coordinated healthcare in country Australia.

We recently won the NSW Business Chamber 2017 Employer of Choice Award. We also won NSW Regional Business of the Year and Employer of Choice categories at the Western NSW Business Chamber Awards.

About The Role

Reporting to the headspace Portfolio Manager, you will lead the headspace Bathurst team in providing high quality clinical services to young people in the community in line with headspace contract deliverables.

The role provides managerial support to satellite centres attached to headspace Bathurst, including Lithgow and Cowra.

You will have management responsibility for staff and contractors, work to agreed contract KPIs and compliance, ensure robust governance, and support business development activities.

Most importantly, you will work to achieve a high level of staff and client satisfaction, and embody our ICARE values.

Key Qualifications and Experience

This role is a crucial contributor to the success of headspace Bathurst and outreach facilities. 

Your understanding of and passion for working with young people are essential for this position. 

You will demonstrate the ability to problem solve and make decisions that show integrity and initiative.

Additionally, you will have management and leadership experience, the ability to build and maintain relationships, and excellent communication skills.

Tertiary qualifications relevant to, and/or experience in, the delivery of mental health and/or youth services would be viewed favourably. 

Benefits and Culture

We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We offer rewarding work in a supportive environment. Our staff have access to generous employment conditions including 5 weeks annual leave per annum and a professional development allowance.

An attractive salary package will be offered. Reasonable relocation expenses will be reimbursed to eligible candidates. You will also be able to access salary packaging, meaning more money in your pocket.

For More Information and the Application Process

Download the Information Pack - which contains the position description, selection criteria, and application process - go to www.marathonhealth.com.au/employment

Applications close at 9am on Monday 9 July 2018.

It is expected that candidates meet the following minimum criteria:

• Commitment to our ICARE values.
• Preparedness and ability to work against a backdrop of change and ambiguity.
• Current Drivers' License and willingness to travel in NSW / ACT, including overnight.

Note the following selection criteria must be addressed for your application to be considered.

Essential

• Demonstrated understanding of mental health issues affecting young people.
• Leadership experience within a complex environment.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and manage budgets.
• Demonstrated capacity to develop strong, effective and sustainable relationships with stakeholders, including the ability to influence and negotiate.
• Dynamic written and oral communication skills with proven ability to prepare plans, reports and policy documents, and make presentations.
• Strong problem-solving and decision making skills that show integrity and initiative.

Desirable

• Tertiary qualifications relevant to, and/or experience in, the delivery of mental health and/or youth services.