- Employment Type: Permanent full time
- Remuneration: $102,544 – $117,019 per year + 13% superannuation + salary packaging
- Location: Perth based role, availability to travel to regional locations as required
HelpingMinds
HelpingMinds is a leading carer support and mental health services organisation that is about to celebrate 50 years in the industry. Our compassionate team support to more than 10,000 children, youth, adults, and families each year. We are a value-driven organisation that encompasses the values of Hope, Collaboration, Trust, Integrity, and Respect to provide quality service.
About the WA Recovery College Alliance (WARCA)
The WA Recovery College Alliance (WARCA) aims to create positive change and hope by bringing together individuals from diverse backgrounds and communities in a safe, welcoming and flexible learning environment which enables the sharing of lived expertise and professional knowledge. The College promotes mental health and wellbeing (recovery) for all throughout the community, through providing a range of courses which offer knowledge, skills, and tools that support people to find greater meaning, confidence, and enjoyment in everyday life.
WARCA courses and workshops are underpinned by co-design and co-production values and principles and operates according to the
WARCA Integrity Framework. The courses create spaces for connection, shared learning and new possibilities.
To find out more visit the WARCA website: https://www.warecoverycollege.org.au/.
The Position
This role will be responsible for oversight of the effective running of the College, including team cohesion and accountability, consolidation of college processes and procedures and executing contractual obligations.
Key Responsibilities (not limited to):
- Overseeing the day-to-day operations of the college, providing leadership to team members
- Developing and maintaining the College prospectus to provide quality recovery focused courses meeting the needs of people from diverse cultures, backgrounds and experiences.
- Building and maintaining collaborative links and partnerships across the Recovery College, community and other government and non-government agencies
- Provide project management oversight of budgeting, reporting, planning, evaluation and auditing requirements
For a copy of the Job Description, please email recruitment@helpingminds.org.au
About You
Experience, Skills and Knowledge:
- Skills and knowledge in operations and project management, including planning, evaluation, quality improvement, budgeting, relationship management, marketing and IT processes
- Experience working within the mental health sector
- Experience in leading, managing and supporting a team to achieve and deliver outcomes and a positive team culture
Minimum qualifications:
- Tertiary qualification in relevant field (e.g. mental health, education/training, social work or related), with demonstrated professional experience
- Australian Working Rights
- Current driver's license
- National Police Clearance (within 6 months)
The Perks
- Salary packaging benefits up to $18,550 to increase your take-home pay
- 5 weeks annual leave per year, increasing to 6 weeks once reaching 3 years of continuous service
- 2 wellness days per year, increasing to 3 days once reaching 3 years of continuous service
- Generous superannuation – 13%, increasing to 14% after 1 year of service
- Professional development and support around additional training
- Access to an Employee Assistance Program
- The opportunity to have a real impact with the work you do!
- A supportive, flexible work environment
Apply Now
To apply for this position and take the next steps towards a rewarding career with HelpingMinds, please submit a resume and cover letter.
For more information, contact the Recruitment team on 08 9427 7100 or email recruitment@helpingminds.org.au using the subject line: WA Recovery College Alliance Operations Lead enquiry via EthicalJobs.
HelpingMinds Limited is an equal prospect employer supporting diversity in the workplace. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQIA, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and people with lived experience of mental health issues and of supporting family members with mental health issues
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
📌 WA Recovery College Alliance Operations Lead
🏢 HelpingMinds
📍 Perth