Assistant Manager
- Support the effective operation and service delivery of headspace Sale and Bairnsdale.
- Manage staff performance and development while engaging with stakeholders.
- Act as Centre Manager during absences and contribute to policy development.
Are you passionate about working with young people and committed to their health and wellbeing? This is a key management position located in Sale.
About us
Relationships Australia Victoria (RAV) is a community-based, not-for-profit organisation with no religious affiliations. Our vision is for positive, respectful, safe and fulfilling relationships for all Australians. For more than 75 years, we have been delivering high quality family and relationship support services, and we now support more than 20,000 clients every year. We have over 400 dedicated employees working from 21 centres across metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria.
About headspace
headspace is the National Youth Mental Health Foundation providing early intervention mental health services to 12-25 year olds, along with assistance in promoting young peoples’ wellbeing. This covers core areas including mental health, physical health, work and study support and alcohol and other drug services. Relationships Australia Victoria (RAV) is the lead agency for headspace Sale which is governed by a consortium of local community organisations who provide expertise, support and advice to RAV.
About the role
Reporting to the Centre Manager, headspace Bairnsdale and headspace Sale, the Assistant Manager supports the effective operation and service delivery of both Centres. This involves supporting staff performance and development, day-to-day operations and stakeholder engagement, with responsibility for contributing to high-quality, integrated and outcomes-focused services that meet the needs of young people. The role will also act as Centre Manager during periods of absence and contribute to policy development and tender applications.
This role is located at headspace Sale and is part-time temporary role (0.8EFT) until June 2027, working four (4) days per week. The base salary range is $130,937 - $134,628 (pro-rata) per annum.
About you
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, Social Science etc, and demonstrated experience leading and managing multidisciplinary teams, with strong people management and change management skills.
- Strong communication, relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
- Sound judgement, problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to support effective service delivery, innovation and continuous improvement.
- A current Victorian driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle, with a commitment to working with young people and contributing to positive outcomes for the community.
We provide
- Attractive salary including salary packaging and generous leave benefits
- Professional development and Career progression opportunities.
- Best practice clinical supervision.
- The opportunity to work within a values-driven organisation, see our Employee Value Proposition.
Candidates can view the position description at www.rav.org.au/careers, contact Hayley Davidson, Centre Manager, headspace Bairnsdale and headspace by phoning 0419 585 391 for specific queries. Applications close Wednesday, 7 October 2026.
Please submit your CV/resume and cover letter, outlining why you are interested in this position and detailing your relevant experience. Please note, we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies for this position.
Please have all documents ready before starting, as applications can’t be saved mid-way.
RAV is committed to developing an inclusive and diverse workforce. We encourage applications from First Nations peoples, people from under-represented culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people from lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer, asexual (LGBTIQA+) communities, and people living with disability. We are committed to the safety of our clients and staff and promote a child-safe work environment. We recognise the lifelong impacts of childhood trauma and recognise those who had children taken away from them.
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