Job description
We support individuals living with mental health challenges to achieve outcomes they value.
Position details
- Full-Time Permanent Position
- Classification: SCHADS Level 6 with a salary range of $102,635 – $107,178 per annum + Superannuation
- Salary packaging arrangements providing tax benefits available for living and entertainment expenses increasing your take home income where part of your wage is paid tax free each pay, savings thousands in tax each year
- Location: Orange, NSW
About Neami National
We’re big believers in everyone having the opportunity to live a full life – and we give our all to support people to achieve the wellbeing and mental health outcomes that matter to them.
For some people this means having a stronger sense of self. For others, it might mean nurturing relationships, and for others, it could be building the confidence to tackle tomorrow. Everyone has different goals for their own life, and at Neami, we walk alongside people to help improve their quality of life, on their terms.
We are proud to support 32,000 people living with mental health challenges across Australia and offer more than 70 services, over 49 different Indigenous lands, across the nation. These include mental health and wellbeing supports, housing and suicide prevention services.
About your new role
The Service Manager is responsible for the ongoing management and further development of the Western NSW Suicide Prevention service. The Service Manager will work collaboratively with partners to improve and develop the overall service response to people following a suicide attempt to reduce the chance of repeat attempts. The Manager will also undertake a key role in service development, including evaluation and review of service outcomes.
The Service Manager will work closely with the Neami National Senior Manager Operations and other partners including Local Health Districts, Western NSW PHN, other community organisations, ACCHO’s and local Suicide Prevention Networks.
What you will bring to the role?
- Experience in supervising, coaching and mentoring staff.
- Certificate IV in Community Services or equivalent.
- A strong understanding of recovery processes; and an ability to articulate and promote the value of and strengths gained from lived experiences of recovery
- Ability to role-model and develop recovery-oriented and trauma-informed practices across the service
- Experience in managing financials and budgets
- Demonstrated leadership skills and attributes
What will Neami offer in return?
- Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave, an Accrued Day Off each month, Gratis Leave and Wellness leave
- Professional development through regular practice development sessions and coaching with your supervisor
- Ongoing extensive in-house Learning and Development programs to encourage learning and skill-building
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Benestar – providing holistic health and wellness supports and resources to Neami staff and their immediate family
- Flexible work arrangements are available for maintaining your work-life balance.
What the role requires
- National Criminal History Check (police check) – disclosable outcomes considered
- Current Working with Children Check – required before commencement of work
- Current drivers licence
- Australian working rights
How to Apply
The terms and conditions of the role are listed in the attached position description. If you have any further questions not addressed in the job advertisement or position description, please contact:
Cameron Muir, Regional Manager NSW Western Region, [email protected] using the subject line: Service Manager – Orange enquiry via EthicalJobs.
Be Yourself – Neami values and celebrates diversity including multidisciplinary teams and the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that is accessible, inclusive and reflects the community in which we live.