La Trobe University · Australia
About the position
The Bouverie Centre, La Trobe University, is seeking an experienced and strategic Statewide Coordinator to lead the delivery and ongoing development of Victoria’s Families where a Parent has a Mental Illness Program (the Program).
Based within La Trobe University’s integrated practice and research centre, the role will provide statewide leadership across 22 Adult Mental Health and Wellbeing Services throughout metropolitan and regional Victoria. You will lead the statewide the Program team, build strategic partnerships with the Victorian Department of Health and key sector stakeholders, and drive initiatives that strengthen family-inclusive mental health practice.
This role will oversee program strategy, reporting, performance monitoring, evaluation and contractual deliverables, while providing specialist expertise and supporting workforce capability across the sector. Through collaboration with local services, children and youth workers, and community partners, you will help improve support, wellbeing and outcomes for children, young people and families where a parent experiences mental health challenges.
Essential Criteria
A degree, extensive management expertise and supporting experience, or postgraduate qualifications and extensive relevant experience, or an equivalent alternate combination of relevant knowledge, training and/or experience.
Demonstrated ability to develop and implement innovative policies and practices in pursuit of continuous improvement.
Proven record of developing innovative solutions and practical implementations for strategic change.
Experience in facilitating practice and organisational change.
A detailed knowledge of the mental health and other services systems and the policy environment relevant to Families where a Parent has a Mental Illness Program.
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