• Take the next step in your career in this rewarding leadership role
• Salary packaging, staff benefits and great opportunities for career progression
• Permanent, Full Time position
• Classification: Registered Psychiatric Nurse RPN Grade 5 (NP51)*

Who We Are and What We Stand For
Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service caring for a community of 300,000 people. Our Vision is to provide exceptional health and community care. To realise this vision, we need people who strive for a sense of achievement, take an interest in their individual growth, enjoy innovation and looking for ways to improve and have a passion for communicating and connecting with others.

In representing Peninsula Health, we expect all employees and volunteers to reflect our values: Be the Best, Be a Role Model, Be Open and Honest, Be Compassionate and Respectful and Be Collaborative. We are One Peninsula Health.

What You Will Be Doing
The Manager is a valued member of the leadership team at Peninsula Health, committed to upholding Peninsula Health’s values and meeting organisational goals. The Peninsula Health Mental Health Service (PHMHS) Psychiatric Assessment and Planning Unit (PAPU) Manager and Patient Bed Flow Coordinator is an integral part of the leadership team committed to upholding Peninsula Health’s values and meeting organisational goals.

The Manager will have primary responsibility for the leadership of PHMHS staff working in PAPU, implementing operational requirements of the service and the overall delivery of clinical services to the clients of PAPU. The Manager is responsible for management and allocation of Mental Health beds during business hours.

The Manager provides leadership to and is responsible for accountability for the overall operation and clinical management including budgets, targets and Key Performance indicators for PAPU.

The Manager is responsible for the management of all Peninsula Health human resources within PAPU.

This position description along with the Functional Brief and Operational Manual outlines the overall scope and operational clarity for each service type and individual staff member’s responsibilities. The Manager is required to read all of these supporting documents to ensure an understanding of each team’s scope along with each team’s contribution to the overall PHMHS model of care.

For further details please see the - Position Description

What You Need
We anticipate you will have:

• Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration
• Completion of Mental Health Post Graduate Qualification
• Extensive experience in the mental health field including inpatient services and/or community mental health care 
• Experience in a leadership or management role
• Advanced leadership skills and demonstrated ability to lead in complex environments
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the principles of Recovery Orientated practice in Mental Health Care
• Demonstrated working knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation and standards

What Next 
If you experience any issues signing in or registering or for specific role information, please feel welcome to contact Vanessa Rooth via email vrooth@phcn.vic.gov.au or 9784 3059. 

The role ceases advertising on 8 August 2026 

Please note that applications will be considered upon receipt and that this job posting may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.  

Additional Requirements 
Peninsula Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We encourage applications from individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We also provide a safe and supportive workplace for people with disabilities. 

To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit: https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-preparing-employment/   

*Please refer to Medical Scientists, Pharmacists and Psychologists Victorian Public Sector (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2025 salary circular for salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience.  It is strongly recommended that individuals in this role remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations.  

Join Peninsula Health and help us to deliver safe, personal, effective & connected care to every person, every time.  

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