Manager, Mental Health & Employment Supports

at  Flourish Australia

WHO WE ARE

Flourish Australia is one of Australia’s most experienced community mental health organisations. Our purpose is to support people to flourish, believe in their futures, and become contributing members of the community.Our services are comprehensive and highly personalised because each person’s experience will be different and their needs, as an individual, are unique. Together we set goals, connect individuals with the right people, support services and opportunities to meet their needs.
Our positions are open to all suitably qualified applicants. We have a strong commitment to the participation of people with lived experience of mental health issues in our workforce. We value diversity and encourage applications from suitably qualified people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse communities, LGBTQ+ communities and mature age candidates.

• Providing leadership and management to the Community Businesses mental health and employment teams.
• Ensuring services are of a high standard and comply with standards of quality practice.
• Ensuring all Flourish Australia policies and procedures are implemented and abided by in Community Businesses.
• Ensuring the programs and services you are responsible for operate according to budget.
• Managing, developing and maintaining key partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Meeting all policy, contractual and legislative requirements and ultimately achieving good outcomes for the people who access our services.
• Be ‘hands on’ and involved in direct service delivery, as required, as well as the management of any complex service delivery issues.
• Providing your team with the support required for them to enable personal growth by projecting a positive outlook, a sense of belonging, and social inclusiveness in the community.
• Utilise good professional staff supervisory skills and effectively utilise staff and resources so people accessing our services receive a quality service.
• Possess a good understanding of Flourish Australia’s philosophy, recovery orientated services/culture, Disability Standards, Quality Assurance principles, Grievance policy, Work Health & Safety, and Privacy policy and relevant legislation.
  To find out more about what it means to be a Manager, Mental Health & Employment Supports, please review the Position Description.