Job Description

About Us:

We are leaders in mental health service delivery, specialising in working with adults and young people, and in early childhood intervention.

Stride is a name that expresses our ambition – it’s a name that’s purposeful and shows awareness of the important role we play in the recovery journey.

As we embark on our next stage, join us to make a difference. We're here to Stride.

On offer:

• This role can be based in either of the following locations: Launceston or Hobart, TAS OR Geelong, Corio, Armstrong Creek in VIC
• Full-time, permanent opportunity available
• Salary Packaging options (up to $15,899 tax free!)
• Meals and entertainment allowance of up to $2,650!
• Leave loading at 17.5%
• Stride Rewards – access to discounts from 100s of retailers (fashion, food and fitness)
• One paid wellbeing leave day per year
• Purchase up to 5 additional leave days in a 12 month period (pro rata entitlement if part-time)
• Paid parental leave support
• Supportive team environment
• Excellent training and career development

The Regional Manager is a member of Stride’s Senior Leadership Team and the responsibilities of the role include service delivery, financial and human resources management as well as maintaining oversight of compliance with funding, quality and safety and reporting requirements.

In addition, the Regional Manager is responsible for working with the Business Development team to grow or source new funding opportunities, in line with the Stride Strategic Plan and Operating Plan.

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar role providing management in a multi-site environment
• Tertiary level education in a relevant discipline, i.e. Business, Social Work or Psychology.
• Strong people management skills and experience supporting staff in performing their duties
• Strong business acumen and analytic skills and demonstrated ability to deliver against funding requirements
• The ability to work within and across health service networks, and to foster productive partnerships
• Manage (complex) external stakeholder relationships
• Coach and mentor teams with a focus on continuous learning
• Demonstrate a range of influencing and collaborative skills
• Balance competing priorities and make informed decisions.
• Excellent communications skills, including verbal and written
• High level of computer literacy
• Experience in change management
• Understanding of the Australian health care system, key issues in primary health care, and the mental health service system.
• Must be eligible to apply/currently hold a WWCC / WWVP
• Must hold/be willing to apply for NDIS worker screening clearance

Stride is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. All applicants applying for roles within Stride must undergo required screening processes prior to their successful appointment.

Stride is an inclusive workplace and we encourage applications from diverse backgrounds.

This includes but is not limited to people with a lived-experience of mental health recovery, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities.

Apply now!

To apply complete the online application form, attach a copy of your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the available role.

Applications will be viewed and actioned upon receipt, with a final closing date for applications on 01 July 2026 Please note the closing date may end sooner if we receive sufficient applicants.

For any queries please email recruitment@stride.com.au