Manager Consumer & Carer Programs

• Excellent opportunity with a national organisation
• Full-time position to 30 June 2022, with potential for ongoing
• Very attractive remuneration package, including charity salary packaging options
• Supportive, family-friendly work environment

The Role

Reporting to the Deputy CEO, the Manager Consumer & Carer Programs is responsible for:

• facilitating the business of the National Mental Health Consumer & Carer Forum (NMHCCF), which includes providing secretariat, policy and project support.
• managing the relationship between Mental Health Australia and the NMHCCF, through a trustworthy and trauma-informed approach.
• strengthening policy and advocacy positions and capacity for mental health consumers and carers working with Mental Health Australia.

The key requirements of the position include:

• Formal qualifications in a relevant discipline and / or substantial related experience
• A commitment to working in partnership with consumers and carers to achieve mental health reform
• Knowledge of working within a trauma-informed approach, promoting safety, trust, choice, collaboration and empowerment
• Able to work constructively with a wide range of stakeholders including consumers, carers, community groups and government
• Strong project management skills, well organised, pragmatic and able to handle a diverse and complex workload and stakeholder portfolio
• Excellent interpersonal skills with particularly strong influencing, negotiating and networking skills.

This is a great opportunity to become involved with an organisation that is dedicated to driving better mental health for all Australians.

For your hard work and dedication, you will be rewarded with a highly attractive salary starting at $95,000 (full-time) commensurate with experience and qualifications, plus super, plus charity salary packaging options.