About

ATSICHS Brisbane delivers health care and community services that are culturally safe and built around the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the Brisbane and Logan regions. We are a community-owned not-for-profit organisation, started over 50 years ago to improve health outcomes for our people, our way. Through offering wraparound services, we support the physical, social, emotional, cultural and spiritual wellbeing of our people. We are working towards a future where our community thrives.

See more at our website - www.atsichsbrisbane.org.au

Job Description

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About the Role

Effectively coordinate a team of multi-disciplinary social health staff across the Brisbane/ Logan region and manage the delivery of responsive community imbedded mental health, ATODS and social support interventions. The Manager, Social Health will assist staff to provide comprehensive clinical mental health treatment based on clinical assessments, targeted wellbeing group programs, suicide prevention services, intake and triage services, coordination of comprehensive social supports and immediate care responses.

Duties

- Oversee and provide the integration of the Brisbane/Logan Social Health Team and its services into clear pathways of coordinated support delivered by other ATSICHS Brisbane programs and services and teams, including: primary health care, BiOC, Support Services, Jimbelunga Nursing Centre, child and family centre, family wellbeing, Deadly Kindy’s, Housing Services, youth service, delegated authority, and family lead decision making team.
- Support other ATSICHS Brisbane teams to deliver wrap-around mental health/AOD services from an integrated holistic care plan. The Social Health Service will actively identify systems and processes to actively support integrated service delivery.
- Build strong relationships with SE Queensland stakeholders in Mental Health/AOD in building a strong service system across the Logan/Brisbane region.
- Identify emerging service delivery challenges and actively forward plan responses that better meet the needs of the local community.




Lead client-led reviews to enhance the Social Health Service model of operations and practice quality by analysing data, client perspectives of quality, community presentation trends and outcome measures.
- Provide effective leadership, guidance and support to staff to ensure a flourishing workplace culture that promotes the ethos and values of ATSICHS Brisbane as a long-standing Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation.

Culture

- Everything we do is driven by a deep connection to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
- We’re united in our purpose to improve lives, strengthen families, and support our communities to thrive.
- We embrace innovation, new technologies, and evidence-based approaches to meet the evolving needs of our community.
- You’ll be supported by a welcoming culture where your voice is heard, your strengths are valued, and your wellbeing matters.
- We celebrate achievements, value collaboration, and make work an enjoyable and fulfilling place to be.

Benefits

- Base salary $118,075 per annum.
- Permanent Full Time position.
- 12% Super + Not for Profit Salary Packaging (Increases your take home pay).
- Mobile Phone and Laptop Provided.
- Salary package up to $15,900 net and add Entertainment Benefits up to $2649 every Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) year.
- Flexible rostering hours / 9 day fortnight options available.
- Work for an organisation that values growth and innovation to provide culturally safe community and health care.
- You’ll be supported with training, access to learning and development opportunities (including LinkedIn Learning) as well as career progression pathways.
- Employee Assistance Program — access up to six free and confidential sessions in any two-year period.
- Annual staff gathering, team building days, and team social gatherings.

COVID - 19 Requirements

- Immunisation history showing you have received two doses of a Covid 19 vaccine is encouraged.

Desired Skills and Experience

Required





- Bachelor qualification in Psychology/ Social Work/ Human Services/ Sociology/ Criminology/ Nursing/ Health/ Allied Health/ Counselling/ Occupational Therapy or relevant field.
- Demonstrated experience in leading a team in a Manager, Team Leader, Clinical Lead or similar role.
- Demonstrated experience in overseeing and coordinating case management processes and procedures.
- Ability to lead, guide and manage people including the implementation of cultural change and change management opportunities.
- Ability to support and manage a continuous improvement model to further improve the service model and practice application of front-line staff.
- Demonstrated ability to meet targets/performance outcomes.
- Decisive listening, influencing and persuasive skills.
- Ability to utilise participative management practices and adopt a supportive, stimulating management style to achieve real and tangible quality outcomes for families.

Additional Requirements

- National Police Clearance.
- Working with Children's (Blue Card) or be eligible to apply.
- Travel between works sites on regular basis.

Preferrable

- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and understand the cycle of care patient system.
- Ability to work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities and their leaders, respecting traditional culture and ways of doing business.
- Demonstrated organisation skills, including an ability to multi-task, to plan, set and prioritise workloads to meet deadlines, and to work independently, efficiently and effectively.
- Knowledge of culturally safe practices and sensitivity towards Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

Other Information

ATSICHS Brisbane is committed to promoting the wellbeing, protection, and cultural safety of all children and young people. Our recruitment and screening practices reflect our zero-tolerance approach to child abuse and our dedication to creating culturally secure environments where children feel protected, respect, and empowered.

How to apply

If this sounds like you, please submit your application by following the links on the recruitment page. Applications will be assessed with interviews being conducted as they are received so do not delay in applying. Only successful Applicants will be contacted.

📌 Manager, Social Health - South (Logan Central)
🏢 ATSICHS Brisbane
📍 Logan Central