At Southern Cross Care WA we help people live extraordinary lives every day, connected to communities. As a provider delivering care, support and accommodation for West Australians in greatest need, our purpose is clear, and our passion is strong. Southern Cross Care WA is a place where you can have an extraordinary impact, make an extraordinary difference, and be appreciated for extraordinary contributions. We hope you will join us and become one of the people who make Southern Cross Care WA an extraordinary place to be. About the role and where you will be working: The Team Leader – Community Mental Health provides operational leadership to a team of Recovery Partners, ensuring the delivery of recovery focused, person centred support for individuals with long term mental illness. This role is responsible for maintaining high service standards, building staff capability, ensuring compliance, and driving positive client outcomes. To be considered for this role, you’ll need: Experience leading teams to deliver high quality, recovery oriented mental health support. Strong capability in client planning, documentation, assessments and service coordination. Confidence managing risk, incidents and compliance with NDIS, mental health standards and organisational policies. Ability to build effective relationships with clients, families, external providers and health networks. Strong communication skills and a commitment to positive team culture and staff wellbeing. Commitment to safe work practices, WHS responsibilities and quality improvement. Tertiary qualification in health, human services or community services, plus 5 years’ mental health/community sector experience. Working with us: At Southern Cross Care WA, we are committed to being an employer of choice. As well as providing a positive and supportive environment, we also offer the following benefits: Not-for-profit salary packaging options of up to $15,900 for general living expenses and $2,650 for entertainment benefits. Corporate Health Insurance with HBF Free employee assistance program A diverse range of services which allows professional development and growth Annual leave Carers/personal leave Service Awards for long standing employees Flexible working environment How to apply: To express your interest, please apply with an up-to-date resume, and a cover letter outlining your experience / suitability. Kindly note, if your application progresses to an interview, we’ll be asking for: National Police Clearance - current within 6 months (or evidence of application) A completed pre-employment health questionnaire About us: Established over 50 years ago, Southern Cross Care WA is a purpose-driven, not-for-profit organisation contributing to social, health and economic development in WA. We do this by enabling the delivery of integrated services in our community for the increasingly complex health, care and accommodation needs of our aging population and those living with mental illness. Our dedicated and passionate team of around 900 employees and 130 volunteers, deliver care and services to over 3000 West Australians across our residential, retirement village, mental health, community housing and home care portfolio. Our promise to our clients, residents and each other is to enable extraordinary because we; Listen, Act, Do not give up, Work as one. Southern Plus and Southern Cross Housing Ltd. are part of the Southern Cross Care WA Inc. Group. Southern Cross Care WA is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We also acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we work. To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Anthony Pradarelli on 1300669189, quoting Ref No. 1270338.
