Location: headspace Maitland/CessnockPermanent Full-time Make a positive difference in the lives of young people, enjoy career development opportunities, working with a supportive and dedicated team.About the role: The Centre Manager will provide leadership and develop effective collaborative partnerships to establish, implement & evaluate integrated and easily accessible enhanced primary care services for young people (12-25 years) and their family and friends. This will include managing a co-located integrated multi-disciplinary teams who are involved in the early detection and intervention of mental health problems and substance use disorders; community awareness programs, education and training activities; and programs for social recovery and economic participation. The Centre Manager will ensure compliance Samaritans as the lead agency for headspace Maitland and headspace Cessnock comply with the grant agreement with Hunter New England Central Coast Primary Health Network (HNECCPHN) funded by the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing under the Youth Mental Health Initiative Program.  Why Work for us? Newcastle Anglican places people at the centre of our work. As a part of a faith-based organisation, you have access to the following great benefits: Up to 40% discount on school enrolment fees at any of our Newcastle Anglican schoolsSalary packaging options (up to $611/fortnight)Access to MAXXIA rewards program Professional Development opportunities    Discounted private health insurance through MedibankCareer and development opportunities – we want you to flourish!Access to over 300+ gyms with the Fitness Passport ProgramFree access to our corporate Employee Assistance ProgramPaid parental leave or partner leave (after 12 months of service)You work for us, but we also want to work for you! Is there something important to you we have missed? Let’s talk about it! Essential CriteriaTertiary Qualifications in a mental health profession (including accreditation with the appropriate professional body)  Demonstrated experience in the management of a health or community service, including effectively identifying, planning, organising and allocating resources (time, financial, human, materials, facilities) Excellent leadership qualities with demonstrated experience in supporting and developing health/community service executives Experience in complex programme management, including planning of programmes, identifying goals, associated tasks and timelines, implementation, monitoring and evaluation and associated administration/organisation Information management and technology skills including, experience in the use of electronic client/customer management systems, ability to use a desktop computer, familiarity with the Microsoft Windows environment and Microsoft Office applications Demonstrated communication skills of a high order, including the ability to negotiate and develop effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders  Proven ability to think conceptually, analyse complex issues, develop innovative solutions within organisational constraints combined with a high level of self-motivation and the ability to meet deadlines without direct supervision. Demonstrated experience in strength based and clinical supervision of staff, coupled with effective leadership skills Understanding of the Australian health care system and key issues in primary health care The successful applicant will possess or willingness to obtain the following: NSW Working with Children Check, First aid & CPR certificate, and undertake a pre-employment functional medical. Who we are?  Formally known as the Anglican Diocese of Newcastle, Newcastle Anglican is a faith-based organisation serving the people of the Hunter and Central Coast. We offer a leading Christian presence to our community through our parishes, four schools, Anglican Care and Samaritans.  Our vision is for people to flourish because of what we do, inspired by the way of Jesus. We provide a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and welcome all applications.   For more information on who we are and the work we do, visit www.newcastleanglican.org.au.   For further information and to obtain a copy of the full position description, please email our Talent Team at careers@newcastleanglican.org.au You must have the right to live and work in Australia. Samaritans promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children and young people. #SAMS AUD Maitland 2320

headspace Centre Manager

Location: headspace Maitland/Cessnock

Permanent Full-time 

Make a positive difference in the lives of young people, enjoy career development opportunities, working with a supportive and dedicated team.

About the role: 

The Centre Manager will provide leadership and develop effective collaborative partnerships to establish, implement & evaluate integrated and easily accessible enhanced primary care services for young people (12-25 years) and their family and friends. This will include managing a co-located integrated multi-disciplinary teams who are involved in the early detection and intervention of mental health problems and substance use disorders; community awareness programs, education and training activities; and programs for social recovery and economic participation. The Centre Manager will ensure compliance Samaritans as the lead agency for headspace Maitland and headspace Cessnock comply with the grant agreement with Hunter New England Central Coast Primary Health Network (HNECCPHN) funded by the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing under the Youth Mental Health Initiative Program. 

 

Why Work for us? 

Newcastle Anglican places people at the centre of our work. As a part of a faith-based organisation, you have access to the following great benefits: 

  • Up to 40% discount on school enrolment fees at any of our Newcastle Anglican schools
  • Salary packaging options (up to $611/fortnight)
  • Access to MAXXIA rewards program 
  • Professional Development opportunities    
  • Discounted private health insurance through Medibank
  • Career and development opportunities – we want you to flourish!
  • Access to over 300+ gyms with the Fitness Passport Program
  • Free access to our corporate Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid parental leave or partner leave (after 12 months of service)
  • You work for us, but we also want to work for you! Is there something important to you we have missed? Let’s talk about it!

 

Essential Criteria

  • Tertiary Qualifications in a mental health profession (including accreditation with the appropriate professional body)  
  • Demonstrated experience in the management of a health or community service, including effectively identifying, planning, organising and allocating resources (time, financial, human, materials, facilities) 

  • Excellent leadership qualities with demonstrated experience in supporting and developing health/community service executives 

  • Experience in complex programme management, including planning of programmes, identifying goals, associated tasks and timelines, implementation, monitoring and evaluation and associated administration/organisation 

  • Information management and technology skills including, experience in the use of electronic client/customer management systems, ability to use a desktop computer, familiarity with the Microsoft Windows environment and Microsoft Office applications 

  • Demonstrated communication skills of a high order, including the ability to negotiate and develop effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders  

  • Proven ability to think conceptually, analyse complex issues, develop innovative solutions within organisational constraints combined with a high level of self-motivation and the ability to meet deadlines without direct supervision. 

  • Demonstrated experience in strength based and clinical supervision of staff, coupled with effective leadership skills 

  • Understanding of the Australian health care system and key issues in primary health care 

The successful applicant will possess or willingness to obtain the following: NSW Working with Children Check, First aid & CPR certificate, and undertake a pre-employment functional medical.

 

Who we are?  

Formally known as the Anglican Diocese of Newcastle, Newcastle Anglican is a faith-based organisation serving the people of the Hunter and Central Coast. 

We offer a leading Christian presence to our community through our parishes, four schools, Anglican Care and Samaritans.  

Our vision is for people to flourish because of what we do, inspired by the way of Jesus. 

We provide a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and welcome all applications.   

For more information on who we are and the work we do, visit www.newcastleanglican.org.au.   

For further information and to obtain a copy of the full position description, please email our Talent Team at careers@newcastleanglican.org.au 

You must have the right to live and work in Australia. 

Samaritans promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children and young people. 

#SAMS

  • Posted Date 30 Mar 2026
  • Location Maitland
    NSW / Australia
  • Industry Healthcare & Medical
  • Job Type Full Time
  • Salary Not provided