Mental Health / Aod Program Lead - Health Sector

• Full-time, 24 months maximum term position available

• Generous salary packaging benefits available
• Apply ASAP – applications assessed as they are received

Take a lead role in the delivery and ongoing management of commissioned Mental Health and AOD services across our catchment.

About the role

The commissioning of mental health and drug and alcohol services in the SEMPHN catchment represents one of the key priorities for the organisation. As such, SEMPHN is looking for an individual that can support the organisation’s work in transitioning and redesigning Commonwealth funded Mental Health and AOD services across the catchment.

The Mental Health /AOD Program Lead is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the commissioning process including the development, implementation, monitoring and support of commissioned Mental Health and AOD services.

The role will work closely with other internal teams and external stakeholders to support all aspects of the service development and our commissioning framework. This includes working collaboratively with our stakeholders and consumers to support the commissioning of Mental Health and AOD services through phased strategic and project planning.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

To effectively drive this change, the Mental Health /AOD Program Lead will be required to work autonomously and effectively with various stakeholders and be flexible, adaptable and open to new ideas and changed priorities. It is expected that you will build and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders to facilitate change in delivering services and building the capacity of providers to work within the Mental Health and AOD sectors.

It is essential that the Mental Health /AOD Program Lead brings to the role a strong understanding of the AOD and/or Mental Health sector.

If you have the following, then we'd love to hear from you:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in either clinical, health science or social sciences or experience in the AOD and/or Mental Health sector.
• Demonstrated experience in health and community service programs including commissioning of health services.
• Experience in working with a range of health care providers including General Practices, Nurses, and Allied Health Providers, consumers and provider organisations.
• Proven ability to identify innovative solutions and influence outcomes to meet agreed objectives.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to analyse issues and provide advice upon which decisions can be based that meet organisational priorities.
• Demonstrated experience in influencing, negotiating and engaging positively with provider organisations to achieve agreed deliverables and contractual obligations.
• Strong stakeholder relationship management skills to support effective systems change with improved health outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to lead discrete pieces of work and escalate issues appropriately.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills and experience working with databases and shared networking platforms.

ABOUT SEMPHN

At South Eastern Melbourne Primary Health Network (SEMPHN), we are leaders, facilitators and influencers towards the shared goal of better primary health care. We are funded by the Australian Government to help people in south east Melbourne get the health care they need, when and where they need it.

Benefits of working with SEMPHN

• Generous leave and salary packaging entitlements

• Comprehensive Wellness Program including Employee Assistance Program
• Share your working time at our modern Heatherton office and from home
• Ample onsite car parking is available

How to Apply

To view the position description please visit https://www.semphn.org.au/careers-at-semphn.

For further information please contact recruitment@semphn.org.au using the subject line: Mental Health / AOD Program Lead - Health Sector enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Please apply through EthicalJobs by clicking "Apply Now".

Apply ASAP – available for an immediate start.

We thank you for your interest in the role and our organisation, however only those applicants shortlisted will be contacted.

SEMPHN promotes a workplace that values fairness, respect and social and cultural diversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from different cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

A position description is attached.