Statewide Co-ordinator - Families where a Parent has a Mental Illness Program

La Trobe University; Melbourne; Ibrido; AUD 120.000 - 160.000; Tempo pieno

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Free onsite parking

Flexible work arrangements

Staff discounts on La Trobe courses

Descrizione del lavoro

La Trobe University’s Bouverie Centre seeks a Statewide Coordinator to lead the delivery and ongoing development of Victoria’s Families where a Parent has a Mental Illness Program. You will oversee strategy, reporting, and performance across 22 Adult Mental Health and Wellbeing Services, collaborating with local partners to improve outcomes for children, youth and families.

You will guide the program team, build partnerships with the Department of Health, and supervise workforce capability,

Competenze

• A degree and extensive management experience, or an equivalent combination of knowledge, training and/or experience.
• Postgraduate qualification in family therapy or an allied field is preferred.
• Proven record of developing innovative solutions in the mental health sector.
• Experience in facilitating practice and organisational change.
• Detailed knowledge of the Victorian mental health and allied services systems and the policy environment relevant to the Program.

Mansioni

• Lead the statewide delivery and ongoing development of the Program across Victoria.
• Build strategic partnerships with the Victorian Department of Health and key sector stakeholders.
• Drive initiatives that strengthen family-inclusive mental health practice.
• Oversee program strategy, reporting, performance monitoring and contractual deliverables.

Conoscenze

Degree plus management experience

Postgraduate qualification in family

Innovative solutions in mental health

Facilitating practice and org change

Knowledge of Victorian mental health &

Formazione

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) and extensive management experience

Postgraduate qualification in family therapy or allied field (preferred)

Descrizione del lavoro

Statewide Co-ordinator - Families where a Parent has a Mental Illness Program

• Based at the La Trobe University’s Bouverie Centre (Brunswick)
• Hybrid working arrangements

About the position

The Bouverie Centre, La Trobe University, is seeking a Statewide Coordinator to lead the delivery and ongoing development of Victoria’s Families where a Parent has a Mental Illness Program (the Program).

Based within La Trobe University’s integrated practice and research centre, the role will provide statewide leadership across 22 Adult Mental Health and Wellbeing Services throughout metropolitan and regional Victoria. You will lead the Program team, build strategic partnerships with the Victorian Department of Health and key sector stakeholders, and drive initiatives that strengthen family-inclusive mental health practice.

This role will oversee the Program strategy, reporting, performance monitoring, evaluation and contractual deliverables, while providing specialist expertise and supporting workforce capability across the sector. Through collaboration with local services, children and youth workers, and community partners, you will help improve the engagement of children, young people and families where a parent experiences mental health challenges, to improve their well-being and outcomes.

Skills and knowledge required for the position

Skills and knowledge required for the position

• A degree and extensive relevant management experience, or an equivalent alternate combination of relevant knowledge, training and/or experience. Postgraduate qualification in family therapy or an allied field is preferred.
• Proven record of developing innovative solutions and supporting practical implementations in the mental health sector.
• Experience in facilitating practice and organisational change.
• A detailed knowledge of the Victorian mental health and allied services systems and the policy environment relevant to the Families where a Parent has a Mental Illness Program.

Please see the position description for all other Duties and Skills and knowledge required for the position

• Free onsite parking (Brunswick campus)
• Flexible work arrangements, job-share applicants will be individually considered
• Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses

Why La Trobe:

• Help transform the lives of students, partners and communities now and in the future
• Develop your career at an innovative, global university where you’ll collaborate with community and industry to create impact.
• Enjoy working on our inspiring and stunning campuses – the perfect hub for industry, students and academics

All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005. If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.

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