At Richmind WA, we believe recovery begins with connection — and leadership that empowers others to grow. As part of our 2024–2028 Strategic Vision, we’re transforming how community mental health is delivered across WA. Our Service Manager at Step-Up Step-Down (SUSD) plays a pivotal role in this mission, leading a team that helps people find hope, confidence, and purpose in their recovery journey.
This is your opportunity to lead with heart and purpose, shaping a service that changes lives every day.
About the Role
As Service Manager, you’ll guide a passionate multi-disciplinary team to deliver high-quality, recovery-focused support to residents at our Bunbury SUSD site – a warm, therapeutic home-away-from-home delivered in partnership with Cyrenian House.
You’ll bring together people, processes, and purpose – ensuring services are safe, innovative, and person-led. You’ll nurture a positive culture, strengthen partnerships, and empower your team to achieve outstanding outcomes for consumers and the community.
In this role, you will:
Service Management
Guide both clinical and non-clinical teams to deliver best-practice, recovery-oriented care.
Build capability through coaching, feedback, and professional development.
Model our values and create a culture where people feel seen, supported, and celebrated.
Service Operations
Champion quality, safety, and compliance within operational and clinical frameworks.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen outcomes and experiences.
Ensure services meet budget, funding, and strategic objectives.
Stakeholder and Relationship Engagement
Collaborate closely with Cyrenian House and other key partners to provide seamless, integrated care.
Develop trusted relationships with stakeholders, consumers, and the local community.
Create opportunities to share learning and promote innovation across the organisation.
People and Performance Management
Conduct performance reviews, identify training needs, and manage employee development.
Ensure compliance with employment regulations and foster a positive work environment.
Manage the recruitment of the SUSD staff and support with relief staff across the southwest
About the Service
Nestled in the beautiful Southwest region, Bunbury Step-Up Step-Down is a 10-bed residential service supporting people experiencing mental distress to regain balance, confidence, and wellbeing. Residents stay for up to 28 days in a supportive, recovery-focused environment, one where they’re recognised as the experts in their own experience, and we walk alongside them on their journey.
Desired Skills and Experience
About You
You’re an experienced leader who thrives in complex, people-centred environments. You know how to bring out the best in others and build teams that are compassionate, capable, and courageous.
You’ll bring:
A relevant qualification in Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Nursing, or a related field.
At least 3 years of leadership experience in a fast paced, complex service delivery or mental health setting.
Proven skills in people leadership, change management, and stakeholder engagement.
The confidence to make sound decisions, balance priorities, and drive results with empathy and respect.
Above all, you’re someone who:
Leads with integrity and accountability.
Inspires trust and collaboration.
Believes in the power of recovery and inclusion.
Other requirements:
National Police Clearance (within 6 months)
WA Driver’s Licence
First Aid Certificate
Working with Children Check
Who are we?
At Richmind WA, we’ve been supporting people on their mental health journeys for over 50 years.
We’re recovery-first, lived experience-led, and proudly Rainbow Tick accredited. We walk alongside people with compassion, courage, and belief in their potential.
Our services are residential, outreach, and everything in between—person-centred, trauma-informed, and inclusive at the core.
Our values
Living and breathing recovery
Being brave and exploring
Listening deeply and learning
Putting people first
Being passionate about inclusion and belonging
We work with Elders and First Nations staff to ensure culturally safe supports and value people of every background, identity, and experience.
Why join us?
Meaningful work, every single day
Salary packaging up to $18,640 (boosts your take-home pay)
Two bonus leave days – your birthday + wellbeing leave
Training, mentoring, and access to LinkedIn Learning
Four weeks of annual leave (with the option to buy more)
Free and confidential Employee Assistance Program
Long service leave after 5 years
Ready to apply?
Click “Apply” with your resume and a short cover letter telling us:
We assess applications as they’re received, so don’t wait – we’d love to hear from you.
At Richmind WA, you’ll be part of something bigger – a community that believes it takes courage to create change. You’ll have opportunities for professional growth, leadership development, and to make a lasting impact on people’s lives, every single day.
Be the connection that changes lives.
Apply today and lead with purpose at Bunbury Step-Up Step-Down.
