Organisation : Wellways Australia
Location : Australia, Melbourne, Victoria (Fairfield)
Work type : Full-time
Sector : Aged Care & Seniors, Community Support Services, Disabilities, Mental Health
Salary type : Annual Package
Application closing date : 13 Jul, 2018
About the organisation
Wellways Australia is a leading not-for-profit, for purpose, organisation dedicated to ensuring all Australians lead active and fulfilling lives in their community. We work with individuals, families and the community to help them imagine and achieve better lives. We advocate for change to make sure people can access the best possible care and information when they need it. We provide a wide range of services and assistance for people with mental health issues, disabilities, youth and older Australians and those requiring community care.
About the role
The General Manager Services in collaboration with the regional leadership/management teams, grows, supports and delivers high quality integrated programs across the regions.
- 2 Senior Leadership Roles
- Grow and deliver mental health, disability, aged and community services
- Full time opportunities based in NSW/ACT and VIC/TAS
- Attractive remuneration, corporate and salary packaging benefits on offer
About the Opportunity
This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a leading Australian not-for profit, for purpose, health organisation making a positive impact on the lives of thousands of people each year. With a mission to connect people, strengthen families and transform communities. Wellways works with individuals of all ages experiencing disabilities or challenges to their social and emotional wellbeing.
This role will focus on consolidating and delivering mental health, disability, aged care and community services. The General Manager Services in collaboration with the regional leadership/management teams, grows, supports and delivers high quality integrated programs across the regions. This involves planning, monitoring, evaluating, learning and improving services. The General Manager Services is also accountable for operational delivery, advocacy, systems and quality processes within the regions they service.
As a senior leader in the organisation, the General Manager Services will confidently represent and advocate for Wellways at meetings with government and other key regional stakeholders, at conferences, events, represent the organisation in the media and be a thought leader and advocate for systemic change.
About You!
You will bring:
- Demonstrated skills in developing, leading and growing a multi-pronged community business in a commercial environment
- Demonstrated track record of achievement in leading and managing multi-disciplinary regional teams in disability, aged care and mental health, or other allied health services
- Demonstrated track record of thought leadership in a social science or related discipline
- Well-developed knowledge of disability, aged care and mental health in a community setting
- Insightful knowledge of local, state and federal government policy and strategic directions in mental health, disability and aged care
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in a social science or related discipline
- A satisfactory Police Records Check and Working with Children Check will be required prior to commencement of employment.
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: General Manager Services ACT/NSW and VIC/TAS (2 Roles) via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Aged_Care_and_Seniors, #Community_Support_Services, #Disabilities, #Mental_Health
