Senior Leadership Position for Lived Experience Advocacy

1 week ago


Sydney Olympic Park, New South Wales, Australia flourish Australia Full time
About the Role

Flourish Australia is seeking a highly skilled Senior Leadership Team member to fill the position of General Manager, Lived Experience Leadership and Advocacy.

This senior leadership role is responsible for embedding an organisational culture that respects people with lived experience of mental health issues across the organisation. The successful candidate will lead co-production and advocacy activities to integrate lived experience perspectives, leadership and governance within Flourish Australia.

The position supports the organisation's commitment to human rights and the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities by guiding improvements in services, support, and inclusion available to people with lived experience through leadership, advocacy, influence, knowledge, networking, continuous learning, and persistence.

About You
  • You possess a high level of skill, expertise, and personal attributes required to effectively perform the inherent requirements of this position description and achieve the performance agreement agreed with the Chief Executive Officer.
  • You have strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate and manage relationships at all levels of the organisation, including staff at remote locations.
  • You think laterally and contribute significantly at high-level meetings.
  • You possess strong problem-solving and creative skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analyses.
  • You help embed human rights, equity, and diversity principles in all aspects of the organisation to meet the needs of a complex and diverse society.
About Us

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.

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.

What We Offer
  • An attractive salary package with tax-free salary packaging up to $15,900 per annum.
  • A closed-term full-time contract for 5 years.
  • Located in Sydney Olympic Park with hybrid working arrangements available.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Inclusive initiatives such as our Rainbow Network and YarnUp for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.
  • An Employee Assistance Program for confidential wellbeing support.
  • Comprehensive infrastructure, including mobile phones and other resources for work purposes.
  • Regular supervision, ongoing 1:1 mentoring, and a comprehensive induction program.
How to Apply

To apply for this position, please review the attached position description and complete the questions asked. Attach a copy of your resume and submit your application. We encourage you to have your resume up-to-date before commencing the application.



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