Manager - Your LINC Central and Reconnect

Job Description

Manager – Your LINC Central and Reconnect Port Adelaide (Full-Time 1 FTE) Permanent full time | Location: Port Adelaide | Car parking available Collaborative and client focused team | Experienced and supportive leadership SCHCADS Level 7.3 super + PBI salary packaging Make a meaningful impact in the mental health sector by leading services that offer essential support to individuals and young people facing significant challenges. About Your LINC & Reconnect Your LINC is a two-tier mental health outreach service supporting individuals experiencing mental health challenges and distress in the Central Local Health Network region. Your LINC offers two levels of support: Tier 1 (6 weeks) - Intensive Crisis Support: High-intensity case management to reduce distress, address immediate crises, and provide warm referrals. Tier 2 (4–12 months) – Non-acute Psychosocial Support: Moderate-intensity case management to build independence, strengthen community connections, and support NDIS access. Reconnect Mental Health Service focuses on early intervention, providing outreach support to young people (12–18 years) at risk of homelessness and emerging mental health concerns. About the Role Due to an internal movement, Centacare has an opening for an experienced mental health professional to join our Your LINC Central and Reconnect program as a manager. This is a full-time permanent opportunity based in Port Adelaide. In this role, you will oversee the coordination and management of the Your LINC Central and Reconnect programs. This role ensures the effective delivery of both services, providing leadership, program oversight, and strategic direction to meet the needs of clients and stakeholders. The key duties in this role will include: Lead and manage Your LINC Central and Reconnect programs to ensure high-quality service delivery. Oversee policy and procedure development to support service effectiveness. Monitor quality management, risk management, and WHS compliance. Ensure compliance with funding and reporting requirements. Oversee service budgets, resources, and operational needs. Support client intake and promote client feedback mechanisms for continuous improvement. Essential Criteria Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling, or a related human services field. Experience in mental health service provision. Demonstrated leadership experience in a similar role. Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills. Experience in policy and procedure development. Desirable Management experience in a non-government setting. Membership with a relevant professional association (e.g. ACA, AASW). Special Conditions Option to salary sacrifice a company fleet vehicle. Travel between sites may be required. Some on-call responsibilities and work outside standard hours may be required. Prior to receiving a formal offer of employment with Centacare, the following documents must be provided for this role: Driver’s licence Valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) Evidence of right to work in Australia 100 points of identification What's in it for you SCHCADS Level 7.3 $60.66/h + Super + Salary packaging Salary packaging to help increase your take home pay Meal and entertainment card option available High performing, goal focused, collaborative & supportive team environment Longstanding and reputable organisation Ongoing training and development opportunities Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 6 weeks parental leave for primary carer and 2 weeks for secondary carer Health insurance discounts with Bupa About Us Each year, we support more than 30,000 people through community services in metropolitan and regional South Australia, operating within a strong ethical framework. We are client focused and provide support regardless of race, economic circumstance, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious belief or ethnic background. Centacare is a Child Safe, Quality Accredited Organisation and is a registered NDIS provider. We value the uniqueness of individuals, we consult, collaborate and operate with integrity and professionalism. Centacare is committed to cultivating a harmonious workplace free from harassment and discrimination. Equal opportunity principles align with our mission, vision and values. We believe that treating our workers fairly has a positive impact on our clients and maintains our reputation as a great place to work. To learn more about us, click on the video Centacare Catholic Community Services - Our Story How to Apply Please submit your resume and cover letter (as one document) detailing your interest in this position and outlining the experience and qualifications that you can bring to the role. To access the position description or submit your application click on the Apply button. For a confidential discussion about this opportunity please contact Kim Formosa, Executive Manager on 08 8215 6781. Closing Date: 5 pm, Friday 14th February. We encourage applicants to apply promptly as applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the job posting may close without notice. Applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. With respect, no agencies please. #J-18808-Ljbffr