Service Integration Manager

Description:

Your role at St John of God Health Care
The Service Integration Manager will lead the establishment and delivery of mental health services for Veterans and first responders located in, Wagga Wagga, NSW.
As the Service Integration Manager, you will lead a small clinical team including peer workers to deliver a suite of trauma recovery programs specifically for veterans and first responders. You will forge deep and enduring partnerships within the local and broader community to support optimal recovery for clients and their families.
Why Choose to work and live in Wagga Wagga?
Wagga Wagga offers a relaxed, family-friendly lifestyle with affordable housing and a strong community. It’s ideal for work-life balance, with opportunities in agriculture, healthcare, and education. The city’s proximity to Sydney and Melbourne, along with access to outdoor activities, makes it an attractive option for singles and families alike. Financial/relocation assistance may be offered as required.
The Position
Ensures that programs are developed, delivered and evaluated to best meet the needs of the community within the service regions. Develops and maintains strong partnerships that support and meet the needs of the local veteran and first responder community, timely access to services and collaboration with other agencies. Actively develop and promote workforce plans and strategies that enhance the attraction and retention of appropriately qualified caregivers. Supports all caregivers to meet their operational objectives. Develop a services structure and environment in which excellence in outcomes may be achieved. Ensure regular contact with services caregivers, with recognition of achievements both individually and by unit/service. Supports and leads the team to work with consumers, carers, significant others, local service providers and stakeholders to meet the needs of consumers and the community. Ensures that assessment, and care coordination are delivered in a timely, sensitive and consumer centered approach.
We are seeking a highly skilled candidate with demonstrated senior leadership experience in the design and development of clinical and psychosocial programs. The ideal candidate will have a proven ability to develop and meet strategic and operational objectives, with a strong understanding of quality systems and accreditation processes.
Successful applicants must have a tertiary qualification in mental health or related profession and registration with the relevant professional body, minimum 5 years’ experience in a senior role in a community or acute health service, and a valid NSW drivers licence.
Above all, client care will be at the core of everything you do.
We can offer you
Salary: $149,237 to $165,829 plus 11.5% SuperannuationPermanent full-time, working 38 hours per weekSalary 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 expensesself-education andadditional superannuationA healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave & well-being programsEmployee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance
For all enquiries contact Karen Burns, Director of Strategy and Engagement on (02) 8372 9303.
Applications close: April 3rd
At St John of God Health Care, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.
Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being.
Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community.
All caregivers employed by St John of God Health Care are required to be vaccinated from Influenza in order to fulfil the requirements of the role.