Job Description:
The successful candidate will lead and manage the headspace Kalgoorlie Centre, overseeing its day-to-day operations and future growth.
They will work closely with stakeholders to ensure all activities align with the headspace grant agreement and direction from the lead agency, WAPHA, headspace National Office, consortium partners, and reference groups.
The role requires a highly motivated individual capable of facilitating excellence in integrated, holistic health care to improve outcomes for clients and the wider community.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead, develop, oversee, and evaluate service delivery to young people and their families in accordance with the headspace grant agreement.
* Communicate, promote, and progress HOPE's vision, strategic plan, and regional business plan, in collaboration with the Regional General Manager.
* Promote and contribute to a supportive team environment.
* Provide management oversight to headspace staff at the headspace Esperance Service.
* Oversee the day-to-day operation of the headspace Kalgoorlie Centre.
* Manage the recruitment and selection of new staff and ensure their orientation to service procedures and operations.
* Monitor staff performance and development, addressing performance issues effectively.
* Shape a productive working environment where staff understand their contributions to organisational success.
* Support the Regional General Manager Goldfields North in developing the annual regional business plan and ensuring deliverables are met.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
* Commitment to working in culturally secure and competent ways.
* Degree level qualifications in allied health, behavioural/social sciences, youth work, mental health nursing, or a related discipline, or extensive relevant experience.
* Substantial experience managing operational systems for a health or community services organisation.
* Experience managing all aspects of staff performance, including recruitment, supervision, and team building.
* Proven track record in building effective working relationships with stakeholders.
* Highly developed verbal and written communication skills.
* Exceptional interpersonal skills to establish and maintain relationships with diverse individuals.
* A broad understanding of the challenges faced by young people in Australia.
Benefits:
* Discounts with a major health insurance provider.
* Confidential and professional counselling service for employees and their family members.
Others:
* Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.
* Hope Community Services is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in service provision. We embrace diversity and encourage applicants from various backgrounds.