Manager Family and Carer-led Centre

2 weeks ago

Sunshine, Australia Jesuit Social Services Full time
Posted: 10/03/2023

Closing Date: 20/03/2023

Job Type:
Contract

Location:
Sunshine

Job Category:
Community Services and Development

About the organisation


Jesuit Social Services is a social change organisation working to build a just society where all people can live to their full potential.

Since 1977, Jesuit Social Services has provided services to some of the most disadvantaged in our community.

We place a high priority on advocacy and are a leader in policy development and research.

About the program


The Royal Commission into Victoria's Mental Health System highlighted the important role played by families, carers and supporters in contributing to the wellbeing of people who are experiencing mental health challenges, psychological distress, mental illness, or substance use issues.

In order to better recognise and support families, carers and supporters, Family Carer-led Centres are being established in each Victorian region.


The Family Carer-led Centres will be led by the experiences of people who have lived/living experience of supporting someone with mental health challenges and/or substance use challenges.

The Family Carer-led Centres will provide a warm and welcoming space available to family, carers, kin and supporters of all ages and backgrounds, with no need for a referral.

They will provide opportunities to connect with peers along with tailored information, resources, advocacy, support (individually and group work), and access to brokerage funds through Tandem's Carer Support Fund.

Jesuit Social Services has been funded to deliver the Family Carer-led Centre in Western Melbourne.

In establishing this exciting initiative, Jesuit Social Services is committed to engaging with and employing people with a lived experience of caring for people who have a mental health and substance related issues.


About the role
The Manager, Family Carer-led Centre reports to and will work with the General Manager, Housing and Complex Needs to:

  • Establish and continually develop a Family Carer-led Centre that is welcoming and offers a range of relevant services, activities and resources
  • Lead the Family Carerled Centre team to meet the needs of families, carers and supporters of people who are experiencing mental health challenges, psychological distress, mental illness, or substance use issues.
  • Lead an approach that values the experiences of families, carers and supporters and prioritises listening to and responding to their needs


Competitive remuneration, a fully maintained company vehicle plus salary packaging benefit, is offered together with ongoing professional and career development.


Desired Skills and Experience:

  • Tertiary qualification/s and/or relevant experience in field
  • Strong knowledge, understanding, and experience within the mental health service system in Victoria.
  • Experience managing staff teams and people with lived experience to deliver high quality services
  • Superior written and stakeholder engagement skills and experience in building relationships with a range of stakeholders, both internal and external
  • Capacity to fulfil reporting and administrative requirements associated with the position
  • Lived or living experience as a family member, carer or supporter of someone with mental health challenges, or substance use challenges is highly desirable

What Jesuit Social Services can offer you

  • A comprehensive Induction and Orientation program
  • Ongoing role related training and development
  • An organisation that lives their values, through our day to day work
  • A welcoming and supportive environment
  • Employee assistance program
  • A competitive salary plus salary packaging benefits
  • Generous leave

How to apply

  • The Position Description can be found on our website at
For further information please contact Sue Grigg, Senior Manager, Strategic Projects on

Applications close at 5pm on Monday 20 March 2023

Jesuit Social Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We celebrate and welcome all people regardless of ethnicity, cultural background, age, gender, sexuality, disability or religious affiliation.

Jesuit Social Services takes child protection seriously. We undertake multiple screening processes including appropriate reference and background checks, Working with Children Check and police checks to ensure the protection of children and young people in our care.
**You are required to meet the behaviour standards outlined in our Code of Conduct.

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