Centre Manager

Centacare New England North West

Armidale, Tamworth and North West NSW

Management (Community Services and Development)

Full time

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67.00 - 76.00

Permanent - Full Time

Armidale

Community Services and Development

Your role as a Centre Manager

The purpose of the Centre Manager position is to lead, develop, implement, oversee and manage the operations and the future growth and development of the headspace core business across the four core streams - mental Health, Alcohol and other Drugs, Vocational/Educational, Physical and Sexual Health.

The Centre Manager will work closely and collaboratively with the headspace leadership team to ensure all activities are in accordance with the headspace funding agreement, Centacare NENW (the lead agency), headspace National Office, consortium partners and the Youth Reference Group.

About Centacare

Since 2001, Centacare, a Social Services Agency of the Catholic Diocese of Armidale, has been a vital part of the local community. We provide a wide range of social welfare services to support individuals, families, and the broader community. As a Catholic agency, we welcome everyone, regardless of religion, circumstance, ethnicity, economic situation, age, gender, or ability.

Our values – Dignity | Solidarity | Subsidiarity | Common Good - are the foundation of our work and shape the way we consistently deliver our programs.

Our Mission: Action for Impact

We’re committed to empowering every person we serve to reach their full potential and lead fulfilling lives. As a key member of our headspace team, you’ll help bring this mission to life—creating a workplace where people feel valued, supported, and inspired.

Why join us?

We are committed to the organisation’s growth out team members well-being.  Here’s what you can look forward to:

Tax-free salary packaging - up to 18,500 for general living and entertainment expenses increasing your take-home pay.

Support Growth and Transformation – Work in a dynamic environment undergoing positive change, where you can drive meaningful HR and workplace initiatives.

Flexible and Inclusive Workplace – Join a supportive team that values collaboration, innovation, and professional development.

What you’ll bring

In this role, you will play a key part in coordinating high-quality clinical services for young people aged 12–25, ensuring care is delivered in line with our service model, grant agreements and organisational strategy. Working closely with the Clinical Lead, you’ll champion evidence-based approaches such as family-inclusive practice, clinical staging and single-session treatment.

You’ll provide strong leadership to our clinical team — supporting, supervising and developing staff, monitoring performance, and fostering a positive and accountable culture. Collaboration is central to this role, and you’ll work alongside consortium partners to deliver integrated services that meet the needs of young people and their families.

Beyond clinical leadership, you’ll contribute to business planning and strategy, ensuring our services continue to align with our Strategic Plan. You’ll also prepare management reports for the Youth Mental Health Manager, Executive, and external bodies, and assist with grant and tender submissions to support future growth.

About You

You’re an experienced and compassionate leader with a strong clinical background in youth mental health. You bring:

Expertise in evidence-based clinical practice and service delivery.

Proven experience in leading and developing staff.

Strong skills in collaboration, relationship management and stakeholder engagement.

A clear understanding of organisational policies, procedures, and national mental health standards.

The ability to balance clinical leadership with strategic and operational priorities.

Essential Criteria

To be successful in this role, you will have:

A qualification (or equivalent experience) in Management, Health Services, Psychology, Social Work, Health Sciences, Behavioural Sciences or a related discipline.

Demonstrated leadership and operational management experience.

Experience managing funding contracts and stakeholder relationships.

Capacity to effectively engage in leadership and management processes, including multidisciplinary initiatives and partnerships with a wide range of stakeholders.

Strong experience in staff and team management, including recruitment, orientation, supervision, performance reviews, disciplinary action, professional development and training.

Experience in direct service provision to young people and/or providing mental health services or programs.

Would you like to find out more or apply

To apply for this position please click on the below apply link.

Only applicants that submit the following will be considered:

A covering letter

A statement of claim addressing how you meet the above Essential Criteria

Your resume

This is a rolling recruitment and therefore interviews will be scheduled as applications are received, so don’t wait—APPLY TODAY!

Closing date for applications:  4 pm, Wednesday 7th January 2026

NOTE: Never make payment to any employer, person, company, contractor or agency to get hired for a Job.

Contact the PandC Team at hr@centacarenenw.com.au