Centre Manager

About us:

We are leaders in mental health service delivery, specialising in working with adults and young people, and in early childhood intervention.

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.

As we embark on our next stage, join us to make a difference. We're here to Stride. 

Stride is the largest provider of headspace centres in Australia

Our Service:

This is an exciting time for Stride as the new provider for headspace Geelong. Currently and successfully operating 7 headspace centres in QLD and NSW, including one satellite centre. We have demonstrated strong understanding of the headspace model and the youth stream of mental health care.

headspace Centres act as a one-stop-shop for young people who need help with mental health, physical health, alcohol and other drugs and/or work and study support.

Role Overview:

The headspace Centre Manager will have a pivotal role in the overall leadership and management of headspace Geelong and Corio and support the subcontracting arrangement with headspace Ocean Grove. The main duties of the role include:

• Service Delivery oversite (including the IPS program), Contract Management, Stakeholder and Partnership Engagement
• Financial and human resources management as well as maintaining oversight of compliance with funding and reporting requirements
• Lead the clinical governance of headspace centre/s and satellite/s, resulting in better quality services and improved clinical outcomes for young people and their families, as well as better clinical systems and support for staff
• Review and development of clinical systems, clinical quality and risk management, as well as compliance with By Stride and headspace clinical reporting requirements

Requirements:

• General AHPRA registration as a Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist, Accredited Mental Health Occupational Therapist, Credentialed Mental Health Nurse OR AASW Accredited Mental Health Social Worker (may consider applicants working towards mental health accreditation)
• Minimum of 2 years experience managing a mental health service
• Demonstrated experience working within a recovery-based model
• Demonstrated expertise in the management of a multi-disciplinary service delivery team, with the ability to lead the coordination of care for people with complex needs including consultation and engagement with a wide range of professionals/stakeholders. 
• Highly-developed communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills including the ability to work and communicate effectively with clients, their families, community agencies and other professionals.
• Ability to meet deadlines in a high demand work environment and to exercise judgment and initiative.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Must be eligible to apply/currently hold a WWCC
• Current Drivers License

Vaccination against COVID-19 is a requirement for all positions (in accordance with Public Health Orders, Work Health and Safety and duty of care obligations for staff and participants/students). As part of the recruitment process Stride requests evidence of vaccination status (in accordance with privacy principles) to ensure compliance with all government orders and directives. 

Stride is an inclusive workplace and we encourage applications from diverse backgrounds in order to enhance the depth of cultural diversity and insight within our workforce.

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.

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.

Applications will be viewed and actioned upon receipt, with a final closing date of 26 April 2022. Please note the listing may end sooner if sufficient applications have been received.

For queries email recruitment@stride.com.au