Manager - Psychosocial Support Commissioning

19 December 2024

We are seeking someone with exceptional attention to detail and communication skills who enjoys working in an organisation that makes a difference to the lives of people in our community.

The Role

Position Title:

Manager – Psychosocial Support Commissioning

Contract Type:

This position is full time 

Location:

Kingswood, NSW (hybrid opportunities may be considered upon application in line with our Work from Home Policy).

About:

The Manager – Psychosocial Support Commissioning is responsible for leading the activities and team who undertake the commissioning of programs and services in the areas of psychosocial support, alcohol and other drug recovery and other community-based support programs and services as local needs emerge.

The role will support further development and embedding of current and emerging initiatives, as well as considering opportunities for supporting primary care practitioners (including GPs) with navigation to enable access to the most appropriate care and supports that meets the person’s needs. The position is required to manage non-clinical staff and commissioned services within this area of responsibility.

Partnerships and collaboration with key stakeholders will be essential in facilitating service connections and coordination, service redesign, co-design and commissioning to achieve better integrated patient centred care.

Selection Requirements:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent targeted experience in health and/or contracts, or business management.
• Proven success in leading teams and/or coaching individuals to deliver program and organisational outcomes.
• Sophisticated interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written with a high degree of competency in the use of Information and Communications Technology (ICT). This includes a proven ability to engage with a wide range of people from diverse organisational backgrounds and professional levels and may also include, but is not limited to, carers and people experiencing distress. 
• Demonstrated experience working successfully to develop partnerships with a range of stakeholders.
• High-level organisational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with demonstrated ability to prioritise, manage complexity and think critically, exercising judgement and initiative where required. 
• Ability to prepare quality business communication documents, including business and project plans, reports, briefing papers, and general correspondence with attention to detail.
• A commitment to the values of the organisation and a strong work ethic with a positive attitude and enthusiastic approach to new situations, reform and innovation.

About the Organisation

We are an organisation with a great workplace culture and a vision to improve the health and wellbeing of the people in our community. Our annual, independent staff surveys for the last 5 years have rated us as a ‘truly great’ place to work.

At #TeamWentworth: 

• We are a TEAM of like-minded professionals who share the same values
• We are committed to the improved health and wellbeing of the people in our community
• We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer (EEO).
• Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.

Benefits #Wentworth: 

Wentworth Healthcare offers additional benefits to our employees, these include:

• Work from home opportunities may be considered in line with our Work from Home Policy.
• Not for profit Salary Packaging taxation benefits including up to $15,900 for living expenses and $2,650 for meal and entertainment (which may be subject to criteria).
• 3 Days Christmas Shutdown Leave (in addition to 20 days Annual leave).
• Up to 2 days Family and Community Leave and 1 day Wellbeing Leave per annum (in addition to 10 days Sick/Personal Leave).
• Generous support toward professional development.
• Free onsite parking.
• Modern, innovative office building with ample natural light and surrounded by landscaped parkland.

For more information about Wentworth Healthcare, please visit: www.nbmphn.com.au/WentworthHealthcare

How to Apply

Visit our online application portal to review the Position Description and apply.

What we need from you:

1. A cover letter
2. Your CV
3. Your answers to the selection requirements (specified above)

Please note:

• Applicants who do not apply via the above specified method will not be considered.
• Applications will only be considered if they address the selection criteria.
• You must have the right to live and work in Australia (VEVO checks will be conducted to confirm your eligibility to work in Australia).
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• No recruitment agencies please.
• As part of our COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, Wentworth Healthcare strongly encourages all employees to be vaccinated.

Selection process

1. A selection panel will assess your application against the criteria stated above. 
2. Applicants selected for an interview will be contacted by phone.
3. Following the interviews, reference checks and Criminal Record Checks will also be undertaken. 

If you have any questions, please contact People and Culture on 02 4708 8100.

Applications close: 19 January 2025