Centre Manager

About Stride: Stride is a name that expresses our ambition – it's a name that's purposeful and shows awareness of the important role we play in the recovery journey.
We are leaders in mental health service delivery, specialising in working with adults and young people, and in early childhood intervention.
As we embark on our next stage, join us to make a difference.
We're here to Stride.
About our partnership: Stride, in partnership with Wellways and Clarity Health Care will soon be opening the Western NSW Medicare Mental Health Centre, with locations in Dubbo and Bathurst.
The Medicare Mental Health Centres, formerly Head to Health, are an important part of Australia's reformed mental health and wellbeing system.
The Medicare Mental Health Centre is supported by funding from Western NSW Primary Health Network through the Australian Government's PHN Program.
The Dubbo and Bathurst Medicare Mental Health Centres will provide the community with a free, safe and welcoming space to access mental health advice, supports and services.
Walk-ins will be welcomed, services are confidential, and no appointment or referral will be required.
About the service: The services in Dubbo and Bathurst are funded by the Australian Government, to provide a streamlined approach to support better mental health and social wellbeing across the country.
The service is tailored to the needs of the community in regional NSW and provides a combination of peer-led recovery and clinical support.
The Medicare Mental Health Centre provides a safe, welcoming and supportive environment for people experiencing psychological distress, providing an alternative to presenting to the Emergency Department for low risk individuals, and allowing them to access support from trained mental health professionals within their community, outside a clinical setting.
On Offer:Services located in Dubbo and BathurstFull-time, permanent opportunityExcellent base salary plus superSalary packaging options (up to $15,899 tax free) and meals/entertainment allowance of up to $2,650Leave loading at 17.5%Work/life balance, supporting time with family and friendsLeave purchase options availableOne paid wellbeing leave day per yearPaid parental leave supportStride Rewards – access to discounts from 100s of retailers (fashion, food and fitness)Excellent training & career development opportunitiesRelocation options available: Stride will negotiate a suitable relocation allowance with successful applicants who are required to relocate.
Role overview:The Centre Manager leads and manages the mental health care team at the MMHC, to deliver effective and sustainable recovery oriented services to people with mental health issues and their families/significant others.
Responsibilities of the role include oversight of clinical governance and service delivery, contract management, stakeholder and partnership engagement, financial and human resources management as well as maintaining oversight of compliance with funding and reporting requirements.
Requirements:Tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Social Work or NursingA minimum 3 years' experience leading a team in a clinical environment and/or multidisciplinary health program managementA commitment to ongoing service development and high standards for the best quality of evidence-based care for people with mental health issues and their familiesHighly developed communication (including written) and interpersonal skillsExperience in strategic planning and complex program management, including planning of programs, identifying goals, associated tasks and timelines, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation.In conjunction with the Finance department, support the Regional Manager to develop annual budgets, and monitor monthly profit & loss to ensure that the centres operate within budgetExcellent interpersonal and communication skills supporting relationship building across all aspects of the role, including with consumers and their families, all levels of staff and management, and partner agencies and other stakeholdersExperience in the use of electronic client/customer management systems, and experience with workforce management systems and Microsoft Office applicationsCurrent C class drivers licenceMust be eligible to apply/currently hold a WWCC and NDIS worker screeningStride is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people.
All applicants applying for roles within Stride must undergo required screening processes prior to their successful appointment.
Stride is an inclusive workplace and we encourage applications from diverse backgrounds.
This includes but is not limited to people with a lived experience of mental health recovery, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities.
About the location:Dubbo – Dubbo is a vibrant regional city on the banks of the majestic Macquarie River offering all the comforts of an established city just a stone's throw from the allure of the Aussie outback.
Affectionately known as 'the city of smiles', Dubbo is a thriving regional centre with all the advantages of a city on the rise.
Dubbo outshines the big cities in both affordability and liveability, with an impressive range of housing options, health and education services – your quality of life is second to none.
Dubbo is a community that loves to get outdoors and explore!
With a region rich in sporting fields, attractive parks, reserves and natural attractions there is so much to discover in your own backyard.
Bathurst – Bathurst is located on the banks of the Macquarie River in the NSW Central Tableland and is the oldest inland colonial settlement, with the discovery of gold in the region during the early 1850's.
Bathurst may be known as the heartland of motor racing in Australia, but the famed Mount Panorama-Wahluu circuit isn't the only drawcard of this thriving regional centre.
Offering a rich history and gold rush heritage, the elegant architecture and historic homes are on show around town, including the grand Bathurst Courthouse and Abercrombie House and the Scottish-baronial mansion from the 1870s that offers tours, high tea and music performance.
Surrounded by various natural wonders, enjoy the tranquil escapes at your doorstep of the peaceful Machattie Park, Kings Parade and Bicentennial Park and the spectacular limestone caves, along with the beautiful colour-filled, weather-ranging four seasons.
Bathurst is an idyllic regional city to call home for many reasons, offering an affordable lifestyle, thriving inclusive social scene, world-class entertainment and events, strong connectivity, state-of-the-art public hospital, well-established support network in aged care and a myriad of educational institutions.
Apply Now!To apply complete the online application form, attach a copy of your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the available role.
Closing date for applications: Applications will be viewed and actioned upon receipt, with a final closing date of 07 November 2024.
Please note the closing date may end sooner if a sufficient number of suitable applications have been received.
Any queries please email ******.
About the companyAustralia's longest-established mental health charity providing specialist mental health services to people with mental illness & complex needs since 1907.
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