Lives Lived Well provides support for people in Queensland, New South Wales and South Australia with concerns related to alcohol and other drugs, mental health, transitioning from corrective services, veterans' wellbeing, and gambling.
Your OpportunityThis is an exciting opportunity to be involved in the direction of our AOD service delivery in the Dubbo and Orange regions. This leadership position will provide operational and clinical oversight for our growing team in Dubbo as well as one of our outreach teams located in Orange. You will have direct oversight over approximately 10 to 12 clinical service delivery staff with a view to increase our service delivery. This position is based in Dubbo, but you will travel to Orange approximately one day per fortnight to meet with the local team.
You will provide clinical leadership and operational management, overseeing the day-to-day operations of the services. You will build strong partnerships with internal and external collaborators and stakeholders, ensuring best practice treatment and services are offered to clients and their support networks in a close-knit community.
This position will suit someone who is looking to take the next step in their management career. Reporting to the Clinical Services Manager who is based in Queensland, you will thrive in this opportunity to:
Exercise clinical and operational decision making locally, in line with organisational frameworks, service agreements and legislation. Maximise clinical outcomes of programs by leading the implementation and delivery of evidence-based clinical approaches. Provide input into business plans and projects for programs, aligned to the strategic plan. Foster productive relationships and partnerships with relevant stakeholders including funders. Review and locally oversee program budgets and discuss anomalies with the Clinical Services Manager. Foster an engaged and high performing team with a focus on clinical excellence, continuous improvement, risk-based decision making and accountability. Provide leadership and guidance to staff including setting priorities, development, and appraisal of staff. This is a permanent, full-time position. The gross salary ranges between $115,051 and $119,869 per annum + super + salary packaging options and will be commensurate with the successful applicant's knowledge, skills, and experience.
About YouTo be successful in the role, you will have a strong clinical background along with previous leadership and management experience.
You will possess the following skills and experience: Tertiary qualification in a mental health field, including but not limited to Psychology, Social Work and/or Nursing. Significant experience in the delivery of clinical services within mental health or alcohol and other drug services or similar/equivalent. Demonstrated leadership skills to provide clinical and operational leadership and management of a multi-disciplinary team (including human and financial resource matters). Demonstrated experience in supporting and mentoring staff. Demonstrated capacity to deliver a high performing clinical service within budget that meets contract targets and requirements. The ability to embrace organisational change and demonstrated capacity to be innovative in clinical approaches with clients and lead local level change initiatives. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Excellent engagement skills across a diverse range of stakeholders. Excellent organisational, decision making and problem-solving skills. A high degree of professionalism, integrity, initiative, and drive. Love working with talented people who are humble, human, and full of hope. You can see the full range of LLW benefits on our website, but these include:
Learning opportunities – a comprehensive induction program and ongoing capability development. An extra 5 paid leave days per year to support your wellbeing and work-life balance. An employee assistance program (EAP) for you and your family, including emotional, psychological, financial counselling and wellbeing services. Fitness Passport membership access to a wide range of gyms, pools, and fitness and leisure centers across Australia, at a discounted rate. Access to online discounts through various retailers. Increase your take home pay through salary packaging. Are you ready to imagine the possibilities? Here's how to apply.
Click 'apply' and go to our LLW Careers page and submit your application.
Applications close on Friday, 15 November 2024; however, we will be interviewing throughout the process and may close applications early.
For questions about the role or for a copy of the position description, email .
Lives Lived Well is an equal employment opportunity employer. We encourage applications from a diverse range of social, cultural and gender backgrounds that reflect our community including First Peoples.
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