Manager - Acute Care Stream Community Mental Health Services (525617d) Department of HealthCommunity, Mental Health & WellbeingCMHW - MH & Statewide ServicesApplications must be submitted by Sunday 04 May, :55 PM AEST Award/Classification: Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement, Allied Health Professional Manager, Level 5, Grade 1 Employment type: Full Time Region: South Location: 175 Collins St, Hobart The Department of Health is seeking suitably qualified applicants for a Manager - Acute Care Stream Community Mental Health Services (525617d) vacancy.The Team:This team provides essential mental health services and includes ACT (Acute Community Treatment), HITH (Hospital in the Home - a virtual ward) and PACER (a tri-agency response from Mental Health Services, Ambulance Tas and Tasmanian Police). These services are part of Tasmania's Hospital Avoidance strategy. This is an exciting opportunity for someone to lead these services into the future.The Role:This role provides management and leadership to three teams consisting of multi-disciplinary teams. The role exists within a collegial and supportive management team.You will need:Demonstrated knowledge of contemporary evidence based mental health service provision and extensive post-graduate clinical service delivery experience in the context of a multidisciplinary mental health team.Significant management experience in a community mental health setting and the capacity to provide leadership and vision to instil the principles and goals of Tasmanian Mental Health Reform Program and key documents specific to the Acute Care Stream.An understanding of, and capacity to implement, change management processes and strategies to assist in the transition to and the ongoing operation of the model of care specified in the Acute Care Stream Operational Service Model and related documentation.Demonstrated ability to manage human, financial and physical resources, and the ability to develop and implement strategies that monitor service quality, effectiveness and efficiency and are consistent with service standards and key performance indicators.Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.Details of appointment:Permanent full-time day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible. notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full-time, part-time, and casual vacancies.Salary: $143,677 to $145,595 per annum. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.Salary Packaging:You'll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:Professional Development Allowance of up to $1000 per annumBenefits available to eligible candidates:Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees from overseas, and up to $10,000 for appointees from interstate.Professional development and accelerated pathways.A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.Fitness Passport - You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here.Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.Satisfactory completion of an approved allied health professional tertiary qualification/program of study and registered with the relevant National Board or, in the case of self-regulated allied health professions, full membership/eligible for membership with the relevant professional association.Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:Current Driver's LicenceWhat it is like working at the Department of Health?Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence are the key values to work in Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania!Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.