Headspace Centre Manager

About Us:

We are leaders in mental health service delivery, specialising in working with adults and young people, and in early childhood intervention.

Stride is a name that expresses our ambition – it’s a name that’s purposeful and shows awareness of the important role we play in the recovery journey.

As we embark on our next stage, join us to make a difference. We're here to Stride. 

Our Service:

headspace Centres act as a one-stop-shop for young people who need help with mental health, physical health, alcohol and other drugs and/or work and study support.

On offer & benefits:

• Based across Hurstville & Miranda, NSW
• Full-time, permanent opportunity
• Highly attractive base salary
• Fantastic opportunity for growth and development
• Salary Packaging options (up to $15,899 tax free!!)
• Meals and entertainment allowance of up to $2,650!!
• Leave loading at 17.5%
• Stride Rewards – access to discounts from 100s of retailers (fashion, food and fitness)
• One paid wellbeing leave day per year
• Purchase up to 5 additional leave days in a 12 month period (pro rata entitlement if part-time)
• Paid parental leave
• Supportive team environment

Role overview:

This is an exciting opportunity to oversee day-to-day operations and clinical governance. We are seeking a dynamic leader with strong leadership skills, sound clinical knowledge and experience in mental health care and service delivery.

The Centre Manager is a member of headspace by Stride Management Team, reporting into the Regional Manager, and overseeing headspace Hurstville & Miranda.

Responsibilities include: -

• Clinical Governance, Service Delivery oversite, Contract Management, Stakeholder and Partnership Engagement, financial and human resources management as well as maintaining oversight of compliance with funding and reporting requirements
• Lead the clinical governance of the headspace Centres, resulting in better quality services and improved clinical outcomes for young people and their families, as well as better clinical systems and support for staff
• Review and development of clinical systems, clinical quality and risk management, HR management, as well as compliance with Stride and headspace clinical reporting requirements.

Requirements:

• Tertiary level education in Social Work, Psychology, Occupational Therapy, or Nursing
• Demonstrated leadership and management in multidisciplinary and/or cross sector initiatives including consultation, engagement, and partnership with a wide range of professionals and organisations and stakeholders
• Must have in depth clinical knowledge/experience and skills in mental health care and in the management of contemporary mental health service delivery
• Experience in strategic planning and complex program management
• Ability to establish, build and sustain positive relationships with team members, clients, internal and external stakeholders
• Knowledge and commitment to the principles of continuous quality improvement, including skills in the development of comprehensive policies and procedures, workplace health and safety systems and evaluation and risk management resources and tools
• Self-motivated with the ability to operate autonomously when required.
• Excellent verbal communication and writing skills
• Must be eligible to apply/currently hold a WWCC
• Must hold/be willing to apply for NDIS worker screening clearance 

Vaccination against COVID-19 is a requirement for all positions and is in accordance with Stride policy. As part of the recruitment process Stride requests evidence of vaccination status (in accordance with privacy principles) to ensure compliance with this policy requirement. 

Stride is an inclusive workplace and we encourage applications from diverse backgrounds in order to enhance the depth of cultural diversity and insight within our workforce.

This includes but is not limited to people with a lived-experience of mental health recovery, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities.

Apply now!

To apply complete the online application form, attach a copy of your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the available role.

Applications will be viewed and actioned upon receipt, with a final closing date of 23 April 2024.