About the RoleThis is an exciting opportunity to join a leading community health service as Program Manager: Mental Health and AOD Services. This is a full-time, permanent position.The Program Manager: Mental Health & AOD is responsible for the implementation and contract management of various mental health and alcohol and other drug (AOD) services delivered by AccessHC and partner agencies. The Program Manager will also work closely with the Team Leader of Mental Health & AOD Intake to ensure an efficient, effective and accessible intake service operates for these programs. The Program Manager leads a small team of Program Support Officers to support the clinical managers in the establishment and delivery of high quality clinical services to consumers. ResponsibilitiesKey responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Managing various mental health & AOD service contracts where AccessHC is the lead agencyEnsuring all key deliverables are met on time to support high quality clinical service deliveryMaintain strong relationships with partner agencies, funding bodies and other key stakeholdersOperational management of the program support teamAssisting the Senior Manager with service growth and development Skills & ExperienceKey attributes of the successful applicant will include, but are not limited to:Demonstrated leadership qualities and high level analytical and problem solving skillsProven ability to monitor performance targets, and ensure that key deliverables and targets are met in a timely mannerExperience and/or qualifications in project or contract management (experience working with Primary Health Networks is highly desirable)Demonstrated experience with stakeholder engagement and partnerships management in a healthcare setting (experience working with mental health or AOD consortia is highly desirable)Demonstrated experience managing and reporting on program budget and performance targetsQualifications or experience working in community health, mental health, AOD or allied health discipline (desirable) Culture & BenefitsPeople love working at Access Health & Community because we offer:Generous salary packaging opportunitiesStaff well-being programsOpportunity to purchase additional leaveCommitment to work-life balancePaid parental leaveAnnual leave loading To ApplyPlease submit your application including your resume and a cover letter. You MUST address the key selection criteria in your cover letter for your application to be considered. For a copy of the position description, please refer to the Access career's page - https://careers.accesshc.org.au/ Application Closing date: COB 2nd May 2021 About Access Health & CommunityWe are a not for profit community health organisation operating in twelve locations across Melbourne. With caring at our centre, our mission is to build healthier lives together with our communities and deliver excellent health services for all. AccessHC delivers medical, health and community services for all ages. We employ over 250 employees across Eastern Melbourne and have an engaged, dynamic and active workforce. Access Health and Community is a Child Safe OrganisationAccess Health and Community actively encourages applications from Aboriginal peoples and people from a culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgroundPosition Description AUDMelbourne