Are you an experienced service delivery manager looking to contribute to the wellbeing of our local community? Join our leading Northern Territory community-managed organisation offering psychosocial support services, NDIS services, suicide prevention programs and health promotion initiatives aimed at enhancing the mental health and wellbeing of people living in Central Australia.
POSITION: Day Program Manager
SALARY LEVEL: $111,212.53 – $116,128.68 (MHACA EBA/SCHADS Level 6.1) + 11.5% super
POSITION HOURS: 38 hours a week. Full-time, and ongoing.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Day Program Manager will oversee a Drop-in Centre for MHACA participants, where participants can access dignity facilities, computers, basic kitchen facilities, and have an opportunity to socially connect with others. The Day Program Manager is responsible for facilitating a range of therapeutic and recreational group activities both onsite at MHACA as well as in the community.
The Day Program provides services for participants with and without a NDIS Plan, and the Day Program Manager is responsible for overseeing data entry, incident reports, and developing NDIS Service agreements. The Day Program Manager oversees a small team of Activities Officers who facilitate the Drop-in Centre area and the group activities, including a weekend activity and a monthly evening activity.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are looking for someone who is an experienced service delivery manager who has excellent communication and administrative skills. The Day Program Manager will be patient, respectful and kind but will also manage strategies to maintain a calm and safe environment for staff and participants in the Drop-in Centre and for activities in the community. An ability to easily develop rapport with people from a range of backgrounds is essential.
WHAT WE OFFER
MHACA offers a rewarding career with a range of employee benefits including:
- Purpose driven, impact focused work within the mental health services sector.
- Six weeks annual leave, and 11 days personal leave per year.
- Generous salary sacrifice for full-time, part-time and casual employees.
- A Wellbeing Allowance of $400 per financial year, reimbursed at $100 per quarter to support physical and/or emotional health.
- Opportunities to grow, including professional development through our Learning and Development Framework, as well as individual training opportunities.
- Flexible and family friendly workplace policies.
If this sounds interesting and you think you’d be an asset to our team, we encourage you to APPLY NOW. We encourage people to apply, even if they don’t meet all role requirements as we value transferable skills, diverse perspectives, experiences and contributions.
Download the Position Description
For further information on the position please contact Senior Services Manager Linda Carpenter on 08 89504600 or email hr@mhaca.org.au
HOW TO APPLY:
Applications need to contain a cover letter that demonstrates your experience in line with the essential role criteria, along with a resume and contact details of two current referees.
Please email your application to hr@mhaca.org.au
Applications will close 4pm Tuesday 8 July 2025.
