Address- A rewarding part time (0.9FTE, equiv. 9 days per fortnight) ongoing opportunity
- Lead and support the success of the PARC program and team members, including 2 team leaders
- $53.07 per hour + superannuation + salary packaging benefits + leave loading
Wellways is committed to reconciliation, lived experience and inclusivity. We strongly encourage and warmly welcome people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, people with a lived experience of mental health and disability and people who identify as LGBTIQA+ to apply. Even if you only meet some of the criteria, we’d love to hear from you.
About the opportunity
Narre Warren PARCs consist of Adult and Extended PARC and are step up, step down residences that provide a blended approach of clinical and psychosocial support to participants, to prevent the need for hospitalisation or after an inpatient stay to support ongoing recovery. These PARCs provide an essential service within the continuum of care that will empower and provide opportunity to community members to seek mental health care and treatment that they may not receive otherwise. Our multidisciplinary recovery teams are values led, creative, motivated and focused on ensuring positive experiences for participants and their loved ones.
As a Program Manager, you will be responsible for the overall success of the PARC Programs, provide support to 2 team leaders and team and has responsibility for people management and leadership, including recruitment, staff induction and managing the ongoing development and performance of the PARC team. You will also be responsible for:
- Service delivery performance and oversight
- Ensuring the program is working in line with Wellways’ values, practice principles and clinical framework
- Identifying opportunities for quality improvement and enhanced experience of service
- Developing and maintaining strong relationships with our clinical partners
- Manage day to day operations of the service
To be successful in this role you will need:
- Qualification in mental health, AOD, social science or related discipline and at least 4+ years in a mental health, community or AOD setting
- At least two years’ experience in leading teams and managing programs
- Demonstrated experience and skills in working within programs for people with mental health challenges
- Strong analytical and decision-making skills to support effective programs
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to develop reports and participate in public speaking and formal presentations
- An understanding of the biopsychosocial model of mental health and how social inclusion principles are applied to service delivery
- Ability to establish effective partnerships including liaison, mediation, negotiation and consultation
Employment requirements:
- Current valid Driver’s License and the ability to undertake travel for the role
- Current Working with Children Check and NDIS Workers Screening Check
- Right to Work within Australia
- Satisfactory National Police Records Check
- NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate
About Us
Wellways connects people, strengthens families, and transforms communities for individuals of all ages experiencing disabilities or challenges to their social and emotional wellbeing. A leading for purpose mental health and disability support organisation operating nationally, our services span mental health, disability and community care and reach more than 7000 people each year!
Working with a diverse range of people, Wellways creates an inclusive community where everyone can imagine and achieve their hopes and potential.
What we offer
- A purpose driven culture where people can thrive, everyone is respected, and differences are valued
- An equitable, diverse, and socially inclusive work environment
- Salary packaging up to $15,899 enables you to spend a portion of your salary before it is taxed to pay for things like rent, mortgage repayments, car leasing
- Meal and Entertainment allowance via salary packaging up to $2,650 per annum
- Receive 17.5% leave loading every time you take annual leave
- Paid parental leave after 12 months of ongoing employment
- Access for you and your family to our Employee Assistance Program
Once you APPLY click here for a copy of the position description
For a confidential discussion about the role, we encourage you to contact Steve Mollet, on 0481 163 ***
Wellways is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. Successful applicants must undergo a comprehensive screening process prior to their commencement.
If you’d like to know more about our reconciliation commitment, click here Reconciliation | Wellways
