“We support individuals living with mental health challenges to achieve outcomes they value.”
Position Details
- Part-Time, Permanent 0.7 FTE
- Classification: SCHADS Level 5, with a salary range of $93,959- $98,207 pro rata per annum + Superannuation
- Salary packaging arrangements providing tax benefits available for living and entertainment expenses increasing your take home income where part of your wage is paid tax free each pay, savings thousands in tax each year
- Location: Geraldton W.A
About Neami National
We’re big believers in everyone having the opportunity to live a full life – and we give our all to support people to achieve the wellbeing and mental health outcomes that matter to them.
For some people this means having a stronger sense of self. For others, it might mean nurturing relationships, and for others, it could be building the confidence to tackle tomorrow. Everyone has different goals for their own life, and at Neami, we walk alongside people to help improve their quality of life, on their terms.
We are proud to support 32,000 people living with mental health challenges across Australia and offer more than 70 services, over 49 different Indigenous lands, across the nation. These include mental health and wellbeing supports, housing and suicide prevention services.
About your new role
The Senior Practice Leader works in close partnership with the Service Manager to provide leadership, practice development and coaching and reflective practise sessions to service delivery staff. This position provides instruction and guidance on practice issues to several Community Rehabilitation and Support Workers (CRSW) and Peer Support Workers (PSW). Neami's work with consumers occurs within the context of their community of friends, family, and neighbourhood. At Neami, rehabilitation and support are provided within a team approach and all staff are supported by regular opportunities to reflect upon and improve their practice.
In addition, you will work with the Service Manager to establish and maintain strong working partnerships with clinical mental health teams and other community partner organisations to deliver the best possible comprehensive service to consumers. The position also provides a range of rehabilitation and support to consumers, which are tailored to meet their individual needs.
What will Neami offer in return?
- Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave, Gratis Leave and Wellness Leave
- Professional development through regular practice development sessions and coaching with your supervisor
- Ongoing extensive in-house Learning and Development programs to encourage learning and skill-building
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Benestar - providing holistic health and wellness supports and resources to Neami staff and their immediate family
- Flexible work arrangements are available for maintaining your work-life balance.
What you will bring to the role
- A valid and current Australian Driver’s Licence.
- A valid and current Working with Children Check.
- Demonstrated ability to motivate and empower team members through coaching and mentoring to identify development goals and strategies for achieving them.
- Uphold ethical behaviour, consistent with the values of honesty, fairness, responsibility, inclusiveness, and hope.
- Demonstrate integrity, credibility and foster open communication.
- Positively listen and consult with others to proactively address conflict.
- Demonstrate an interest and understanding of others and relate well to people at all levels.
- Demonstrate self-awareness and an ability to reflect and handle feedback well and learn from it.
- Proven ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision and to prioritise multiple tasks to meet conflicting deadlines.
- Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and build trust to deal with sensitive and difficult situations in a diplomatic manner.
- Ability to work productively in a fast paced, changing and agile environment.
- Ability to establish respectful professional relationships that have clear boundaries with consumers, staff and partner organisations.
- Ability to adapt communication style to meet the needs of a diverse range of people and identifies changing needs within a group.
What the role requires
- National Criminal History Check (police check) – disclosable outcomes considered
- Current Working with Children Check – required before commencement of work
- Current drivers licence
- Australian working rights
How to apply
The terms and conditions of the role are listed in the position description. If you have any further questions not addressed in the job advertisement or position description, please contact:
Jayne Walton, Service Manager – 0448149515 [email protected]
Applications Close: 25 November 2023
Be Yourself- Neami values and celebrates diversity including multidisciplinary teams and the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that is accessible, inclusive and reflects the community in which we live.
