Company Details
Our client is one of WA’s largest and most respected community service not for profit with a particular focus on mental health services including community and residential supports. At the heart of the organisation is an ethos and commitment to support everyone in the community to live a valued and fulfilling life.

About the role
We are assisting our client with the search for a Service Manager to lead a team delivering exceptional services to residents at one of our client’s Community Supported Residential Units in the South-West.

The role is an important leadership position and as such you will have the responsibility for ensuring the effective management of the unit’s service delivery, budget, staff and regulatory compliance.

Key responsibilities include:
Service Management: Leading the team to deliver safe, high-quality, best-practice mental health services according to program requirements. Drive cultural excellence, compliance, quality frameworks and strive for continuous improvement.

Relationship Management: Stakeholder collaboration to optimize service delivery and share best practices.

People and Performance Management: Oversee employee recruitment, performance, training needs and the manage employee development.

Finance and Budgeting: Oversee financial management, including budget compliance and expenditure authorization including reporting to the GM.

Leadership: You will lead from the front demonstrating your values-based leadership and promotion of an open and productive culture.

About you
To be considered for this role, you will possess;
Qualifications

- Relevant degree in Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Nursing or similar
- Team leadership experience ideally in a complex service delivery setting, preferably in mental health or related fields
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.
- Experience in change management,



budget management, and stakeholder engagement
- Demonstrates courage in leadership and maintains cultural sensitivity and respect.

Other Requirements

- Be able to provide a National Police Clearance (no older than 3 months)
- Valid WA driver's license
- Valid First Aid Certificate
- Working with Children Check
- Ability to travel to Perth during the first few weeks to meet with all the key stakeholders and occasional travel for meetings (at the organisations expense)
- Be prepared to be on call (allowance provided) once every 7-8 weeks

Benefits
Besides providing high quality professional development and a supportive work setting, our client also offers;

- Excellent work-life balance
- Competitive Salary and Company Vehicle
- Salary packaging up to $18,640 which allows you to pay approved expenses from your salary before tax, you pay less tax, and your take-home pay increases.
- Four weeks annual leave plus leave loading 17.5%, with an opportunity to purchase additional leave (conditions apply).
- Two additional leave days, birthday, and wellbeing leave, per calendar year.
- Long service leave benefits after 5 years’ service.
- Opportunities for training, development, and advancement.
- Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

How to apply
Applying is easy. Have your resume and cover letter ready addressing how your qualifications and previous experience meet the key attributes of the role and submit via the 'Apply' link on this page

I individuals from all diverse groups and backgrounds are encouraged to apply as our client welcomes and values unique contributions of all people.

Applications close 4pm, Friday 27 September 2024.
We reserve the right to shortlist for this position prior to the closing date and encourage interested applicants to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application will be reviewed.

Enquiries
Confidential enquiries can be emailed to John at: [email protected]

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