Service Integration Leader
We are seeking a visionary leader to join our team as a Service Integration Lead. In this pivotal role, you will be at the forefront of delivering high-quality, person-centred services in your local community through the Carer Gateway program.
About The Opportunity
This is a newly created leadership opportunity to join our Carer Gateway Services team and lead multidisciplinary teams, build strong community partnerships, and embed community development strategies that reflect the unique needs of your region.
You will work closely with Counsellors, Coaches, Peer Support Facilitators, and Carer Hub Navigators to ensure services are inclusive, trauma-informed, and culturally safe.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and embed community development strategies that strengthen local capacity, build collaborative partnerships, and ensure services are responsive, inclusive, and connected to the community's unique needs.
* Develop and implement strategic plans to deliver high-quality services that meet the needs of carers and their families.
* Foster strong relationships with stakeholders, including community organizations, government agencies, and healthcare providers.
* Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and policies.
* Maintain accurate records and reports, as required.
Required Skills and Qualifications
To succeed in this role, you will need:
* Tertiary qualifications in a social science or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
* Demonstrated experience working within the specified local community in at least one of the Caring, Mental Health, Community, Disability or Health Sciences Sectors.
* A minimum of 2 years' leadership experience.
* Available to participate in 'out of hours' activities as required.
* An understanding and experience of delivering services to families and carers, mental health issues, rehabilitation practices, disability services and the impact of mental health issues and disability on service users, their families, carers and the community.
* Right to work within Australia.
* Current valid Driver's Licence and the ability to undertake some travel.
* NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate (free online course).
* Satisfactory National Police Records Check.
* NDIS Worker Screening Check.
* Working with Children's Check (Employee/Paid).
Benefits
* Purpose-Driven Culture: Immerse yourself in a culture where passion meets purpose.
* Equitable and Inclusive Work Environment: We value the rich tapestry of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives that our team members bring.
* Salary Packaging: Enhance your financial well-being with our salary packaging option.
* Meal and Entertainment Allowance: Enjoy up to $2,650 per annum for delightful meals and experiences.
* Employee Assistance Program: Access our supportive resource to navigate life's ups and downs.
Why Join Us?
We are a values-based, growing, innovative, and nationally recognised organisation with over 2,000 staff members across multiple sites.
We strive to create inclusive communities where everyone can imagine and achieve their hopes and potential.