- Drive the growth of a new multidisciplinary mental health service
- Partner with four GP clinics to embed integrated models of care
- Enjoy tax-free salary packaging, wellbeing and parental leave

About us:

We are leaders in mental health service delivery, specialising in working with adults and young people, and in early childhood intervention.

Stride is a name that expresses our ambition – it’s a name that’s purposeful and shows awareness of the important role we play in the recovery journey.

As we embark on our next stage, join us to make a difference. We're here to Stride.

About the service:

The Adelaide Mental Health Multidisciplinary Service (MHMS) is a GP-integrated multidisciplinary service delivered across participating general practices in southern Adelaide for people of all ages experiencing complex mental health conditions and/or suicide distress. Stride is the commissioned service provider, with specialist input from Thorne Harbour Health and Clarity Health Care.

On offer:

- Based in South Adelaide
- Permanent, full time
- Paying on HPSS HPE AFQ Level 3 plus Super
- Salary Packaging options (up to $15,899 tax free!)
- Meals and entertainment allowance of up to $2,650!
- Leave loading at 17.5%
- Stride Rewards – access to discounts from 100s of retailers (fashion, food and fitness)
- One paid wellbeing leave day per year
- Purchase up to 5 additional leave days in a 12 month period (pro rata entitlement if part time)
- Paid parental leave support
- Supportive team environment
- Excellent training and career development

Role overview:

Lead the local delivery of the Adelaide Mental Health Multidisciplinary Service (MHMS) Program,



a GP-integrated multidisciplinary service delivered across participating general practices in southern Adelaide for people of all ages experiencing complex mental health conditions and/or suicide distress. Stride is the commissioned service provider, with specialist input from Thorne Harbour Health and Clarity Health Care.

- Be accountable for safe, high-quality and consistent delivery of the service model, including fidelity to the model across Stride, Thorne Harbour Health and Clarity staff.
- Line manage the local Stride team and coordinate the partner workforce day to day.
- Embed the service into each GP practice’s workflows and systems, lead clinical governance and child safeguarding, develop the practice manual and refine the model as the service matures.

Requirements:

- Tertiary qualification in a mental health discipline (psychology, mental health nursing, social work or occupational therapy) and current AHPRA registration, or eligibility for full AASW membership.
- Postgraduate qualification in management, health administration or a clinical specialty (desirable).
- Demonstrated experience in a clinical leadership role, such as Clinical Manager or Clinical Services Manager, in a community or primary mental health setting.
- Practice manager experience or strong working knowledge of service delivery in general practice, including practice software, appointment systems, billing and workflows.
- Proven ability to lead and line manage multidisciplinary clinical and non-clinical teams, including clinical supervision.




- Experience coordinating services across multiple organisations or partnerships, with strong negotiation and relationship skills.
- Sound knowledge of clinical governance, risk management, incident management and quality standards.
- Experience developing policies, procedures or practice manuals and implementing service models wih strong data, reporting and contract management skills.
- Commitment to inclusive, trauma-informed and culturally safe practice, including with LGBTIQA+ communities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
- Experience establishing a new service or program (desirable).
- Must be eligible to apply/currently hold a WWCC
- Must hold/be willing to apply for NDIS worker screening clearance
- Current driver's license

Stride is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. All applicants applying for roles within Stride must undergo required screening processes prior to their successful appointment.

Stride is an inclusive workplace and we encourage applications from diverse backgrounds in order to enhance the depth of cultural diversity and insight within our workforce.

This includes but is not limited to people with a lived-experience of mental health recovery, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities.

Apply now!

To apply complete the online application form, attach a copy of your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the available role.

Applications will be viewed and actioned upon receipt, with a final closing date of 11 November 2026

Any queries please email [email protected]

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