Senior Program Manager - Embrace

• Excellent opportunity to work with a highly respected national not for profit peak organisation for the mental health sector
• Term is full-time on a fixed term contract until June 2025
• Competitive FTE base salary of $115,358, plus super, plus charity salary packaging options
• Inclusive, supportive and flexible work environment
• Remote work from Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane will be considered

About us

Mental Health Australia is the nationally based non-government peak body that supports the interests of the mental health sector in Australia and advocates for systemic reform across the mental health system. Established in 1997, members include consumer and carer organisations, service providers, professional bodies, and researchers.

With over 1 in 5 Australians facing mental health issues, Mental Health Australia, on behalf of its members, seeks to advocate and influence government policies and reforms and has a vision to support mentally healthy people and mentally healthy communities.

The role

The purpose of the position is to lead the renowned Embrace Multicultural Mental Health (the Embrace Project), which is delivered by Mental Health Australia and which provides a national focus on mental health and suicide prevention for people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds. This position will oversee and develop initiatives through the Embrace Project that aim to improve outcomes and coordination for CALD mental health consumers, carers and their families; ensure CALD consumers and carers have a voice in shaping mental health service planning, delivery and evaluation; increase mental health awareness, knowledge and capacity in CALD communities; and support a culturally responsive and diverse mental health workforce. For full details please see the position description.

This is a unique opportunity to become involved with an organisation that is dedicated to driving better mental health for all people in Australia.

Your hard work and dedication will be rewarded with excellent remuneration, FTE base salary of $115,358, plus super, plus charity salary packaging options. We provide flexible work and leave arrangements, and a range of additional employment benefits to enable employees to balance their work and other commitments.

For further information please contact Michelle Possingham, Director of Programs, via email michelle.possingham@mhaustralia.org

Applicants should include a copy of their current resume and a two-page pitch as to why you would be a great fit for the job. Applications should be received no later than 8pm Sunday 17 March 2024 AEST and uploaded via the apply here button.

Mental Health Australia respects, values and encourages diversity and inclusion. We believe that diversity in our people enriches our organisation as well as the communities we serve.

The preferred applicant for this job will be required to undertake a police end entitlement to work in Australia check and will need a Working with Vulnerable People/Blue card or the ability to get one. People with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this job. Each application will be considered on its merits. Applicants can contact Mental Health Australia to find out more information.

To apply for this job go to: https://mhaustralia.recruitmenthub.com.au/Vacancies & enter ref code: 6556532.