AddressAbout Gidget Foundation Australia
Gidget Foundation Australia (GFA) is the largest and only national provider of free specialist perinatal mental health psychological services to support the emotional wellbeing of expectant and new parents.
About the role
Reporting to Clinical Director, the Clinical Services Manager is responsible for managing the clinical operations of the organisation. The role will work closely with the Clinical Team Leaders to support contracted clinicians and oversee all aspects of GFA’s high quality clinical service delivery. The role will also provide clinical advice and consultation internally and externally, as required. The successful candidate will be a hands-on leader who can manage day to day business activities, while also supporting growth and change.
Key Accountabilities
- Assist the Clinical Director in building a culture of strong clinical governance to support the delivery of safe, high-quality perinatal mental health care.
- Provide leadership and line management to a high performing clinical team.
- Manage contractor relationships, ensuring scope of practice is well-defined and clearly articulated.
- Oversee day to day Clinical Services operations and delivery of key projects and initiatives.
- Foster a culture of innovation, excellence and continuous quality improvement.
- Participate in Health promotion, advocacy education and training initiatives.
- Consolidate and expand relationships with key external stakeholders and referral networks.
- Present at external conferences, seminars and workshops.
- Act as clinical spokesperson for media and advocacy activities.
Essential Criteria
- Current AHPRA Registration as a Clinical Psychologist.
- Psychology Board approved supervisor with previous supervision experience.
- Previous experience leading and managing a clinical team.
- Collaborative leadership style with strong relationship management skills.
- Extensive knowledge and experience in perinatal mental health service delivery.
- Demonstrated initiative and an ability to prioritise competing demands.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Experience working within the not-for-profit health sector would be an advantage.
- A willingness to undertake some overnight travel to attend events and conferences.
Why GFA
- Friendly office environment working with a talented and committed team.
- Opportunity to make a significant difference in the community.
- Central location in a light, bright, newly renovated office.
- Flexible working conditions.
- Competitive salary, and Not-for-profit salary packaging available (currently for up to $15,900 per annum of your gross salary).
Employment
This position is for a 4-day per week role based at Gidget House in North Sydney with some opportunity to work flexibly, subject to organisational needs. The position will initially be contracted until 30 June 2026, with the option to be extended subject to ongoing funding.
Prior to appointment, where applicable, GFA employees are required to provide evidence of:
- Current AHPRA registration
- Working with Children Check
- Vaccination against Covid-19
- Applicable qualifications and experience
Child Safe Principles
GFA is a Child Safe organisation which complies with the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations. All Staff, contractors and volunteers are expected to comply with these principles.
Gidget Foundation Australia is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce, that represents the communities we support across Australia. We encourage people of all backgrounds, those with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and those who identify as LGBTQIA+ to apply.
