Manager - Older Adults Community

Manager - Older Adults Community page is loaded## Manager - Older Adults Communitylocations: Mercy Mental Health Saltwater Clinic: Werribee Mercy Hospitaltime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: November 26, 2025 (13 days left to apply)job requisition id: JR-6721**Employment Type:** Permanent full time**Hours:** 76 hrs per fortnight**Salary:** RPN 5/AH 4 as per Mental Health EBA**Location:** Hobsons Bay/Wyndham**Upload with Application:** Resume, cover letter, and all relevant qualifications**Contact:** Jean-Paul Mills, Divisional Director Community Services.Email: **Where there’s life, there’s Mercy.****Where there’s care, there’s You.**For over a century, our incredible teams have provided care for people when they need it most. Our people feel great pride in this, and they value the security and stability we offer. But it also means so much opportunity - to build on all that’s gone before, to grow your impact and gain experience that’s hard to find elsewhere.As a for-purpose organisation with over 10,000 dedicated, compassionate people, we continue to offer more services and deeper care than ever before. With Mercy, you’ll have the chance to make an impact and gain experience that’s hard to find elsewhere.**At Mercy Health, it’s all about taking what we have and making it better.****To do that, we need you.****Join us at Mercy Health, and help our teams deliver even greater outcomes.****About the opportunity**Permanent full-time vacancy for Manager- Older Adults Community Mental Health TeamThe Older Adults Community Mental Health Team Manager is responsible for providing operational & clinical leadership to the community team.**Mandatory qualifications are:*** Registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse with successful completion of a specialist undergraduate psychiatric nursing program or a Post graduate Psychiatric/mental health nursing qualification or* An approved degree in Psychology and registration with AHPRA as a Psychologist with endorsement as a Clinical Psychologist or* An approved degree in Occupational Therapy and registration with AHPRA as an Occupational Therapist or* An approved degree in Social Work and eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers**Role responsibilities:*** Lead and support day to day operations of the Older Adults Community Mental Health Team* Work cooperatively and effectively with other internal and external programs/stakeholders.* To facilitate the appropriate clinical management of people with a Mental Illness within the teams.* Work collaboratively with the Consultant Psychiatrist to develop & maintain a high quality, effective and efficient team.* Support MH & WB services leadership team in the management and leadership of the overall MH& WB program through participation in governance, projects & other activities.**About you:*** Minimum 5 years post-grad clinical experience in a mental health setting* Previous experience working as a team leader or manager* High level of clinical experience* Excellent communication skills and effective interpersonal skills.* An ability to work autonomously & prioritise workload.This is an exciting opportunity for those who have an interest in a leadership role and want to gain further experience to develop their leadership skills.To thrive in this role, you will have:* Excellent clinical, time management, organizational and communication skills, with the ability to adapt and problem solve.* A compassionate, flexible and positive approach to effective patient care and management.* The ability to nurture friendly, respectful relationships and contribute to a collaborative team environment.You will also be required to provide evidence of, or in the process of obtaining:* A current Police Record Check and Working with Children Check.* Proof of current influenza vaccination and other vaccination status consistent with public health orders.Join us and make a meaningful difference in people’s lives - and your career.**Apply now**Please contact us if you would like to find out more or communicate any requirements to ensure we provide you with a fair and equitable interview and selection process.*We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples, traditional Custodians of the Land in which our Head Office is based, on traditional lands of the Kulin Nation and recognise their deep connections to the land, sea, and culture.**We extend this acknowledgment to the many Traditional Lands that we operate across Australia and pay our respects to Elders past and present.**The team at Mercy Health is as wonderfully diverse as the patients, residents, clients and communities we support. We’re proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). Mercy Health strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, sexualities, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.*The Mercy Health Team is growing, and we warmly welcome the opportunity for you to become a valued member of our team. We invite you to search our current job openings and submit your application for those that align with your qualifications and aspirations. Rest assured, we are committed to keeping you informed about your application progress and any exciting new career opportunities that may pique your interest. We appreciate your keen interest in becoming a part of Mercy Health, and we look forward to potentially welcoming you aboard.#J-18808-Ljbffr