• Utilise your leadership skills and understanding of social prescribing to join the forefront of major systemic change in mental health and wellbeing service delivery
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to coordinate the roll-out of an exciting new program. Located in Portarlington & Moorabool St, Geelong.
• Full-time, SCHADS Level 5 ($51-$53.31/hr +super + NFP salary packaging), 12-month contract.

About the Service
The Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System called for bold reform to help all Victorians live their best lives. The Geelong–Queenscliff Mental Health and Wellbeing Local (GGQ Local) is a key step in delivering more accessible, integrated care across a region historically impacted by fragmentation and access barriers.

GGQ Local is delivered by a consortium of Barwon Health, Wathaurong Aboriginal Cooperative Ltd, Wellways Australia and ermha365.

Grounded in positivity, hope and inclusion, we provide seamless, coordinated support across digital, phone and face-to-face services — always beginning with: “Welcome, how can we help?”

We are seeking passionate mental health professionals to join a central, community-focused service built on people, purpose and place.

About You
You are passionate about empowering people through community connection and non-clinical supports, you are a strong advocate for access, inclusion and opportunity.

We’re looking for someone who has:

• Strong understanding of Social Prescribing principles and complementary mental health practice models
• Knowledge of community resources (health, AOD, legal, income support, employment and recreation)
• Leadership experience with excellent communication, influencing and teamwork skills
• Proven experience delivering positive outcomes for consumers, carers and families
• Relevant qualifications and/or demonstrated experience appropriate to the role

You will also be committed to maintaining safe practice and adhering to all OHS requirements to ensure the wellbeing of staff and the people we support.

About the Role
As the Social Prescribing Project Lead, you'll be at the forefront of implementing the Social Prescribing program. Your primary responsibility will be to coach, mentor, and supervise the Social Prescribing staff, ensuring they effectively connect consumers with pertinent community-based, non-clinical services. Your guidance will empower them with the necessary skills and knowledge to engage positively with consumers, carers, and their families, thereby fostering meaningful community connections and holistic well-being.

The role entails:

• Provide leadership, coaching and mentoring of staff to ensure they are competent in the delivery of Social Prescribing
• Develop systems to capture and report on relevant data and KPIs
• Actively plan budget expenditure of the program to ensure performance targets are met
• Act as an advocate and mediator with other relevant services and professionals regarding the needs of consumers, carers and their families 
• Facilitate constructive links with appropriate community, clinical and non-clinical services

This is a full-time role, predominately Monday to Friday. There will be the expectation that some weekend work may be required to build social connections and awareness of the GGQ Local through participation in community events.
This is a 12-month contract position.

It is a requirement of this position to meet all compliance requirements concerning NDIS Work Screening, Working With Children's Check, work rights and possess a current & valid driver’s licence. 

What we can offer you
ermha365 is an agile and innovative non-profit with a growth agenda across Australia. As an employee you will be offered: 

• Support as needed utilising our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and unlimited access to our online Wellbeing Centre
• Discounted access to gyms, pools & leisure centres for you and your family via Fitness Passport
• Industry-leading induction and on the job training provide with access to free continuous online learning modules at your own pace
• Flexibility in working hours to suit work life balance
• A supportive team environment that is engaging and inspiring

About ermha365
ermha365 exists to ensure that people experiencing mental illness and cognitive disability, and their carers, can thrive in and become part of the community. We choose to work with people experiencing mental illness and cognitive disability who have fallen through the gaps in the system and where there is no obvious support. We are often considered the provider of last resort.

ermha365 is committed to the safety, participation and empowerment of all children. Further information at https://www.ermha.org/child-safe-statement/

Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged.

We are excited to partner with Barwon Health, the Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative and Wellways to create the GGQ Local Service.

How to Apply
We are ready to hear from you! Submit a Resume and brief Cover Letter via SEEK or if you have any questions about this role, please contact us on plcsouth@disabilitytrust.org.au