About the role
The Centre Manager will provide leadership and develop effective collaborative partnerships to establish, implement & evaluate integrated and easily accessible enhanced primary care services for young people (12-25 years) and their family and friends. This will include managing a co-located integrated multi-disciplinary team who are involved in the early detection and intervention of mental health problems and substance use disorders; community awareness programmes, education and training activities; and programmes for social recovery and economic participation. The Centre Manager will ensure compliance as the lead agency for headspace Maitland and headspace Cessnock with the grant agreement with Hunter New England Central Coast Primary Health Network (HNECCPHN) funded by the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing under the Youth Mental Health Initiative Programme.
Excellent leadership qualities with demonstrated experience in supporting and developing health/community service executives.
Experience in complex programme management, including planning of programmes, identifying goals, associated tasks and timelines, implementation, monitoring and evaluation and associated administration/organisation.
Information management and technology skills including experience in the use of electronic client/customer management systems, ability to use a desktop computer, familiarity with the Microsoft Windows environment and Microsoft Office applications.
Demonstrated communication skills of a high order, including the ability to negotiate and develop effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
Proven ability to think conceptually, analyse complex issues, develop innovative solutions within organisational constraints combined with a high level of self‑motivation and the ability to meet deadlines without direct supervision.
Demonstrated experience in strength‑based and clinical supervision of staff, coupled with effective leadership skills.
Understanding of the Australian health care system and key issues in primary health care.
The successful applicant will possess or be willing to obtain the following: NSW Working with Children Check, First aid & CPR certificate, and undertake a pre‑employment functional medical.
You must have the right to live and work in Australia.
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