Mental Health Service Manager -Alice Springs
About the RFDS (Central Operations)
Saving and improving lives for over 90 years, the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia (RFDS) is a leader in the delivery of emergency aeromedical and community health care services to rural and remote Australia.
Serving South Australia and the Northern Territory, the team at RFDS Central Operations exists to support happier and healthier Australians, no matter where they live, work or play.
We continually invest in our people, infrastructure, and technology to improve our patient-centred care.
About this Opportunity
Based out of Alice Springs, you will manage and work with our small but committed team of Mental Health workers and strive to provide greater access to services in remote communities and contribute to improvements in mental health. The Manager will lead our dedicated Clinicians and work collaboratively to deliver a stepped mental health service that is evidence based and culturally safe in the context of remote Aboriginal communities in Central Australia and build effective partnerships with community.
About You
Your focus on “closing the gap” in the health and life expectancies of Indigenous peoples is evident in your passion for working in partnership to improve community mental health. Your practice is guided by the principles of empowerment and self-determination to deliver a community-led, strengths-based approach in service provision that enables Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to move beyond surviving to thriving. You value First Nations cultures, framing your work through a cultural lens.
You will be an AHPRA registered qualified Mental Health Nurse, Psychologist or Occupational Therapist, or an AASW accredited Mental Health Social Worker.
Why join us?
As part of our team, you can expect to be provided with challenging, interesting work and be supported to achieve your best. The RFDS offers attractive remuneration including salary packaging benefits, six weeks’ annual leave, and relocation assistance (conditions apply). We offer a supportive environment where our people are valued and professional development is encouraged.
If you are keen to work in an organisation that makes a real difference to all Australians, apply now.
For the position description (including selection criteria), and to apply please click HERE to be redirected to our Careers Centre.
For a confidential discussion please contact Natale Szabo – Executive General Manager Primary Care & Clinical Safety/ Quality 0418253100
Applications close Friday December 9th 2022
The RFDS has mandatory vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.
The Royal Flying Doctor Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer that fosters a positive culture and offers a diverse, safe, and supportive work environment. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.
