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HiTalent Recruitment is seeking a Program Manager to join a well-respected and reputable not-for-profit organisation in Canberra that is funded to deliver inclusive mental health services to the community to young people. This role offers salary packaging benefits, leave benefits, career development opportunities and support.

Are you a passionate and experienced mental health leader looking to step into a role where you can shape service delivery and lead high-performing teams?

As Program Manager, you will provide clinical and operational leadership across a multidisciplinary early psychosis program supporting young people aged 12–25 years. You’ll oversee multiple teams and play a key role in driving service quality, performance, and continuous improvement.

This is an opportunity to lead an established program based on a nationally recognised model, while influencing outcomes for young people and their families.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Leading the day-to-day operations of the Youth Mental Health program in Canberra

• Providing leadership, supervision, and support to Team Leaders and clinical staff

• Leading from the front to support multidisciplinary teams delivering high-quality, trauma-informed care

• Embedding strong clinical governance, risk management, and quality frameworks, driving service performance, data integrity, and reporting outcomes

• Overseeing the entire service, thinking big picture by ensuring workforce planning, recruitment, and onboarding, supporting budget management and operational planning

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders and community partners

• Leading continuous improvement, audits, and accreditation processes

• Ensuring service delivery aligns with funding and compliance requirements

To be successful in this role, you will require:

• A tertiary degree in Social Work, Nursing, Occupational Therapy or Psychology

• Registration with a relevant professional body - AASW or APHRA

• 3-5 years of proven experience in leading and coordinating a leadership team in a mental health setting.

• Strong clinical capability, including risk management and therapeutic intervention oversight

• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and foster a positive team culture

• Excellent communication skills and ability to build effective stakeholder relationships

• Ability to work autonomously while leading by example

• Commitment to recovery-oriented, trauma-informed, and culturally safe practice

Benefits:

• Competitive salary - $145k - 153k per year + Super

• Opportunity to salary package up to $18,500 of tax-free income.

• Access to Employee Assistance Program.

• Multi-disciplinary team approach.

• Access to training and career development opportunities. 

If you want to discuss the position further, please submit your resume to arrange an exploratory confidential call.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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