Organisation : Orygen, The National Centre of Excellence in Youth Mental Health
Location : Melbourne (Parkville)
Work type : Full-time
Sector : Mental Health, Youth & Young People
Salary type : Annual Package
Salary : $85,000 - $92,000
Application closing date : 5 Jul, 2018
About the organisation
Orygen, The National Centre of Excellence in Youth Mental Health is the world’s leading research and knowledge translation organisation focusing on mental ill-health in young people.
At Orygen, our leadership and staff work to deliver cutting-edge research, policy development, innovative clinical services, and evidence-based training and education to ensure that there is continuous improvement in the treatments and care provided to young people experiencing mental ill-health.
Our work has created a new, more positive approach to the prevention and treatment of mental disorders, and has developed new models of care for young people with emerging disorders. This work has been translated into a worldwide shift in services and treatments to include a primary focus on getting well and staying well, and health care models that include partnership with young people and families.
So if you’re looking for an opportunity to join a dynamic, vibrant and forward thinking organisation which has become a thought leader in the field of youth mental health, we look forward to hearing from you.
About the role
The role
This 12 month appointment includes a period of handover alongside the current incumbent.
The Youth Engagement Program Manager will be responsible for leading and managing the implementation of Orygen’s Youth Participation and Engagement Strategy. This strategy aims to provide an overarching framework for the design and delivery of a range of activities that will facilitate youth engagement across the National Centre of Excellence in Youth Mental Health. The Youth Engagement Program Manager will work in partnership with all business units to ensure a range of engagement strategies are implemented that will facilitate meaningful participation of young people in a variety of activities that will put Orygen at the forefront of youth engagement in mental health.
About you
Essential
• A tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline including, social work, psychology, youth work or health promotion with substantial relevant experience or extensive experience and management expertise or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
• Exceptional skills in communicating and working with young people in a health or related setting
• Capacity to implement a new program in line with stated strategy objectives
• An ability to work with a broad range of people from different backgrounds and unite them in their work around youth engagement and participation
• A demonstrated commitment and understanding of the principles of youth engagement and participation and how this translates at an organisational level
• A capacity to work independently, work to appropriate timelines and demonstrate problem solving abilities
• An understanding of a research environment and the potential for young people to be engaged in research related activities
• Capacity to work with a rage of external partner organisation also engaged in youth participation activities
• Capacity to manage different project elements at the one time whilst ensuring deliverables are met
• A thorough understanding of Microsoft Office and its relevant programs, use of email, and the internet
Desirable
• An understanding of the present policy context in relation to youth mental health
• Familiarity with mental health services and supports for young people and their families
• Managing organisation requirements versus the desires of young people
• Previous experience of working with young people with mental health issues
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Youth Engagement Program Manager via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Mental_Health, #Youth_and_Young_People
