Manager Medicare Mental Health Centres Perth

Welcome to St John of God Health Care

St John of God Health Care is one of the largest private providers of health care services in Australia, employing more than 16,000 employees (caregivers). We operate 26 hospitals and services comprising more than 3,300 hospital beds, including home nursing, disability services and social outreach programs.

St John of God Social Outreach provides compassionate care that empowers individuals, families and communities. We believe everyone deserves the support they need to live a full life. That's why we make our healthcare, wellbeing and homelessness services free or low cost, so they're accessible to anyone.

Your role at St John of God Social Outreach

We are seeking to hire a Manager to lead our Medicare Mental Health Centre on a permanent full-time basis, at Midland WA.

As Manager, you will provide operational leadership of the Head to Health adult mental health centres and satellite sites under the clinical services plan and model of care ensuring service that reflects the Vision, Mission and Values of St John of God Health Care

Our team provides a safe and welcoming spaces for locals to walk in and access free mental health support and services - no referral, Medicare card or appointment needed. Staffed by qualified mental health professionals and people with lived experience, the centres provide immediate support to adults in distress, including their families, friends and carers. We can also connect people with other support services, such as employment assistance, to support them in the future.

The Position

• Ensures that programs are developed, delivered and evaluated to best meet the needs of the community within the service regions.
• In collaboration with the WA Primary Health Alliance (WAPHA), Director of Community Mental Health Services, local providers and agencies, works to respond to changing mental health needs in the community.
• Develops and maintains strong partnerships that support and meet the needs of the local community and ensure no wrong door, timely access to services and provision of warm handover and collaboration with other agencies.
• Actively develop and promote workforce plans and strategies that enhance the attraction and retention of appropriately qualified caregivers.
• Lead departments and teams in the successful achievement of accreditation to QIP standards.
• Ensure effective clinical governance systems and processes are in place, which improve the quality of consumer experience and promote clinical excellence.

You will possess a tertiary qualification in mental health or a related profession and be registered with the relevant professional body. In addition, you will demonstrate experience in senior leadership in the design and development of clinical and psychosocial programs, as well as the ability to develop and achieve both strategic and operational objectives.

Successful applicants must have a valid driver's licence, Working with Children's Check and National Police Clearance.

Above all, patient care will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.

We can offer you

• Salary: $154,196 to $171,339 per annum, plus 12% Superannuation
• Permanent full-time, working 38 hours per week

• Salary packaging up to $18,550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as:

• Novated leasing

• work related expenses
• self-education and

• additional superannuation

• A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave & well-being programs

• Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance

All applicants are asked to submit a covering letter (of no more than two (2) pages) demonstrating how you meet the requirements of the role.

For all enquiries contact Naomi Boyd, Director Community Mental Health Services on

If suitable applicants are identified advertisement may close prior to listed date and screening/interviews may commence throughout the advertising process.

St John of God Health Care embraces diversity and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with disabilities. We are committed to providing a safe environment for all children and vulnerable people in our care and proactively take measures to protect children/vulnerable people from abuse.