Mental Health Operations Lead

Talent Quarter ·www.talentquarter.com

Location East Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Salary AUD 53 - 58 / hour
Type Full time
Level Lead
Source Shazamme
Allied Health
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Mental Health Operations Lead

Are you an experienced mental health leader ready to make a broader impact?

We are seeking a Mental Health Operations Lead to provide operational leadership and support across our clients community mental health services. This is a pivotal role focused on ensuring safe, high-quality, recovery-oriented and trauma-informed service delivery while supporting leaders and teams across multiple locations.

About the Role

You will:
  • Provide operational leadership across mental health programs
  • Support and mentor Regional Managers, Service Managers and Team Leaders
  • Act in senior leadership roles during leave, vacancies or periods of increased demand
  • Drive service quality, compliance, risk management and continuous improvement
  • Support workforce capability through coaching, development and education
  • Promote recovery-oriented, person-centred and trauma-informed practice across the organisation
  • Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders

About You
To be successful, you will have:
  • Certificate IV in Mental Health (essential)
  • Demonstrated leadership experience in community mental health services
  • Experience leading or supporting multidisciplinary teams
  • Strong knowledge of recovery-oriented practice, psychosocial support and relevant mental health legislation
  • Experience in quality improvement, compliance and operational performance
  • Exceptional communication, coaching and stakeholder engagement skills
  • The ability to lead across multiple service locations and manage complex operational challenges

Requirements
  • Current National Police Clearance
  • Current First Aid Certificate
  • Current WA C Class Driver's Licence
  • Willingness to travel between services
  • Ability to participate in an on-call roster when required

Sound like the role for you? 
Reach out to me now for immediate consideration:
Lorraine Morrison
0485 858 873
Lorraine.morrison@talentquarter.com

'At Talent Quarter, we believe everyone deserves to feel safe, respected and valued for who they are.
 We’re committed to an inclusive recruitment experience where people of all backgrounds, identities, cultures, abilities and lived experiences are welcomed and valued — including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, neurodivergent people, people with disability, LGBTQIA+ people and people of all ages.
 Our values are simple: Be Real, Keep it Safe, Build and Nurture Connections, Own It, Create Joy, and Raise The Bar. They shape how we treat people, how we work together and the kind of environment we want to create. For us, that means leading with empathy, listening without judgement, respecting different perspectives and experiences, and making sure everyone feels welcomed, supported and valued for who they are.
 If there’s anything we can do to make your experience with Talent Quarter more comfortable, please let us know. We’ll work with you to understand what you need and make appropriate arrangements wherever we can.’

Frequently asked questions

Who is hiring for the Mental Health Operations Lead role?
Talent Quarter is hiring for the Mental Health Operations Lead position, a Shazamme client. Apply directly on the employer's career site.
Where is the Mental Health Operations Lead job located?
The Mental Health Operations Lead role with Talent Quarter is based in East Perth, WA, AU.
What does the Mental Health Operations Lead role pay?
Talent Quarter lists the Mental Health Operations Lead role at AUD 53–58 per hour.
Is the Mental Health Operations Lead role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Talent Quarter.
What experience level is the Mental Health Operations Lead role?
The Mental Health Operations Lead position is aimed at lead-level candidates.
How do I apply for the Mental Health Operations Lead role at Talent Quarter?
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