Regional Manager

Flourish Australia is looking for an experienced Regional Manager to oversee the development and growth of services across Northern Sydney, Western Sydney, the Nepean Blue Mountains and Far Western NSW.

The position available is:

• Full-time
• Working Monday to Friday
• Flexibility to be based at an appropriate Flourish Australia site, with regular travel required across Northern Sydney, Western Sydney, the Nepean Blue Mountains and Far Western NSW
• Attractive remuneration package of $171K inclusive of 12% superannuation & motor vehicle allowance

About the Opportunity

The Regional Manager plays a key leadership role in driving service excellence, leading high-performing teams, strengthening partnerships and delivering meaningful outcomes for people with a lived experience of mental health challenges. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced leader to oversee a portfolio of services, influence strategic direction, champion innovation, and contribute to the growth and sustainability of services that make a real difference in the community.

Reporting to the General Manager, Services, the Regional Manager oversees the development and growth of high-quality, recovery-oriented services that best supports people to achieve their hopes and dreams. In this role, you will:

• Lead and support a team of Managers to achieve service excellence.
• Drive operational performance, workforce capability and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage budgets, resources and service outcomes.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop a good understanding of Flourish Australia’s philosophy, recovery orientated services/culture, Disability Standards, National Standards for Mental Health Services, Quality Assurance principles, Grievance policy, Work Health & Safety, and Privacy policy and relevant legislation.
• Lead strategic projects and contribute to organisational priorities and future service development. 

The position is also responsible for fostering a collaborative environment, upholding Flourish Australia's values and vision, and striving to create an inclusive and supportive service where individuals can achieve their personal goals and thrive. As a successful Regional Manager, you will provide your teams with the support required for them to enable professional growth by projecting a positive outlook, a sense of belonging, and social inclusiveness in the community.

To find out more about what it means to be a Regional Manager, including full key tasks and responsibilities please review the Position Description.

Who we are

Flourish Australia is one of Australia’s most experienced community mental health organisations. Our purpose is to support people to flourish, believe in their futures, and become contributing members of the community. Our services are comprehensive and highly personalised because each person’s experience will be different and their needs, as an individual, are unique. Together we set goals, connect individuals with the right people, support services and opportunities to meet their needs.

Our positions are open to all suitably qualified applicants. We have a strong commitment to the participation of people with Lived Experience of mental health issues in our workforce. We value diversity and encourage applications from suitably qualified people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse communities, LGBTQ+ communities and mature age candidates.

Selection Criteria

Essential:

1. A relevant tertiary qualification in the behavioural sciences or a health-related discipline. 
2. A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in a relevant senior management role.
3. Well developed communication, negotiation, and advocacy skills. 
4. Demonstrated engagement, collaboration and negotiation skills, with the capability to build and maintain positive working relationships across multiple sectors with a range of organisations. 
5. Demonstrated experience fostering and sustaining partnerships as well as ability to influence stakeholders at all organisational levels.  
6. Demonstrated experience in leading and implementing community-based services across multiple locations with varying program requirements
7. Demonstrate understanding of the challenges faced by people with a lived experience of severe and persistent mental health issues and how providing a recovery-oriented service is of benefit to people. 
8. Expert knowledge of relevant legislative and funding contract requirements.
9. Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite and ability to fully utilise the client information management system. 
10. Current Australian Driver’s Licence. 

The Benefits

Flourish Australia recognises and values its people as demonstrated by:

• Tax-free Salary Packaging available up to $15,900 + additional $2,650 for entertainment benefits such as meals and holiday accommodation
• Motor vehicle allowance
• Hybrid work opportunities available
• Exclusive Fleet pricing discounts with our preferred automotive supplier
• Generous leave provisions including 17.5% leave loading + 2 additional days of personal leave + extra day paid leave over Christmas/New Year + paid parental leave 
• Family-friendly and flexible working conditions
• Opportunities for career progression, professional development and training such as Mental Health First Aid and ASIST
• Employee Assistance Program for confidential wellbeing support
• Workplace Community Groups such as our Rainbow Network for LGBTQ+ staff members & allies and YarnUp for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff members
• Exclusive personal Fleet pricing discounts with our preferred automotive supplier
• Employee discounts at 400+ popular retailers (Woolworths, Expedia, Myer, Kmart etc)

All appointments with Flourish Australia's Mental Health Services are subject to an NDIS Worker Screening clearance, a National Criminal History Check, a Working With Children Check, previous employment reference checks, satisfactory Australian residency status and other background checks. 

How to Apply