Mental Health Manager

About the Opportunity

As a result of growth and new funding, we are expanding our Mental Health portfolio with a range of newly created positions, including Lived and Living Experience Lead, Service Access Officer, and Community Navigators. To support this expansion, IMPACT Community Services is seeking an experienced and innovative leader to join us as our Mental Health Manager.

Reporting to the General Manager of Health and Support, you will lead a diverse, multi-disciplinary team, including a dedicated lived experience workforce. This role covers the Wide Bay, Fraser Coast, and Burnett regions, providing an opportunity to apply creativity and strategy to lead place-based, contemporary mental health supports. Regional travel is a key part of this role as you connect with teams across our various locations.

Why You Will Love Working with Us

At IMPACT, we believe our people are our greatest asset. To support you, we offer a wide range of benefits including:

• Work-Life Balance: A fortnightly Rostered Day Off (RDO) and an extra day off for your birthday.
• Financial Rewards: Salary packaging up to $18,500 per year to increase your take home pay, plus Westpac corporate bank product discounts.
• Professional Growth: Access to the Leaders Lab and leadership programs through the Institute of Managers and Leaders.
• Wellbeing Support: Face to face confidential support via our Workplace Chaplaincy and corporate gym memberships.
• Giving Back: Get paid 2 hours per month to donate to a worthy cause of your choice.

About You

You are a self-motivated leader who excels at achieving outcomes while remaining a dedicated team player. You are the right fit for this role if you:

• Have qualifications in Leadership, Management, Mental Health or similar.
• Have demonstrated experience in leading teams across multiple sites.
• Enjoy contributing to strategy, the development of new ideas, and continuous improvement.
• Possess strong written and oral communication skills and a commitment to great customer service.

About IMPACT Community Services

Since 1978, IMPACT has been a community-owned organisation supporting local people experiencing disadvantage and exclusion. We are a Child Safe Organisation committed to the safety and wellbeing of young people. We value diversity and encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people with lived experience, the LGBTIQ+ community, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Before you apply, get to know us better by listening to our "Stronger Together" podcast playlist! https://impact.org.au/about-us/careers-with-us/

How to Apply

If you are driven by purpose and ready to lead a passionate team to improve lives, we want to hear from you. Please submit your Resume and a Cover Letter detailing how your leadership style and experience align with the values of IMPACT.  Previous applicants need not apply.

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Please note that interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis as suitable applicants apply, so submit your application today!

Inclusion and Diversity As a Diversity Council Australia Inclusive Employer for 2024 to 2025, IMPACT thrives on the strength of a diverse workforce. We warmly welcome applications from Indigenous Australians, people with a lived experience of mental health, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Selection is based on merit and equal opportunity for all.

Requirements The successful candidate must complete relevant background checks before starting, including a Working with Children Check.