HealthWISE has excitedly been named lead agency for
headspace Armidale!
Make a meaningful contribution to your community and help us
create healthier communities as our Centre Manager in headspace Armidale.
Armidale | Full-Time | Permanent
About the role
The purpose of this role is to provide overall management of
the headspace site, leading a multidisciplinary team of salaried staff and
co-located service providers. The Centre Manager role is responsible for
ensuring that all deliverables are met within standards and guidelines set by
both headspace National and HealthWISE. Liaising
with key stakeholders will be a key component of the role. Stakeholders will
include service providers, consortia members, youth reference group members,
other headspace staff, and community.
To find out more about headspace visit http://headspace.org.au
Key responsibilities
The centre manager will be required to develop and maintain
positive and effective working relationships with a broad range of people and
organisations. They must positively
represent headspace to the public,
community, government and other organisations.
- Assist the lead agency
to identify, establish, improve and maintain administrative and operational processes.
- Develop,
implement and coordinate project plans, and report regularly against key
milestones.
- Shape and
structure a working environment where all staff understand what is expected of
them and how their efforts contribute to organisational success.
- Supervise and
manage the performance of staff, conducting regular one on ones and weekly
check ins. Monitor and act on any performance issues as they arise with
professionalism in line with the fair work act and legislative requirements.
- Develop and
implement financial strategies that will ensure budgetary targets and key
performance indicators are met.
- Develop and
facilitate events, projects, activities and programs that increase the mental
health literacy of young people and the wider community.
About you
Essential:
- Degree level
qualifications in Business Management or a related discipline
- OR Degree level
qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, or Mental
Health Nursing
- OR Diploma
Business Administration (or equivalent) with relevant management experience in
a primary health care setting.
- Demonstrated
experience managing multidisciplinary teams
- Proven track
record in building and maintaining effective working relationships with a range
of internal and external stakeholders.
- Highly developed
verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent
organisational and time management skills.
- Ability to
prioritise and manage multiple and competing work tasks and deliver to agreed
deadlines.
Desirable
- Experience in
the youth and/or mental health sector.
- A broad
understanding of the primary health care system in Australia.
- A broad
understanding of the challenges and experiences of young people in Australia,
including specific community factors.
- Positive and
collaborative team player.
- Ability to think
creatively and develop innovative solutions to problems.
About Us
HealthWISE is a specialist provider in rural and remote NSW
and southern QLD. We deliver a wide range of community-led services across every
life stage, with a strong and growing focus on mental health and youth wellbeing.
Our purpose is to create healthier communities as we deliver
integrated primary, allied and mental health services, including youth-specific
and culturally responsive programs, with a long-standing commitment to
Aboriginal and LGBT+ health.
What we offer
- Mentoring and career
development pathways
- Opportunities to
contribute to meaningful change in regional and rural communities
- Competitive salary and
superannuation
- Salary packaging
How to apply
Applications Close: Thursday 30th July 2026 –
5pm
A cover letter and resume are required for all applicants.
Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing
date. For this reason, applicants are advised not to delay in applying for this
role.
Please contact Georgie Oates for a copy of position description
and other questions via headspace.armidale@healthwise.org.au or (02) 6771 1146
