- Great team, respectful culture & supportive management
- Full time, fixed term position
- Skip the traffic & work close to home in Frankston, gateway to the gorgeous Mornington Peninsula
- Classification Range: Registered Psychiatric Nurse RPN Grade 6 (NP61)* or AH Equivalent
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 Peninsula Health Mental Health and Wellbeing Service (PHMWS) is committed to the principles of Recovery‐Orientated Practice. It aims to provide timely and equitable access to a quality service, and actively supports and encourages consumer and carer participation in all aspects of planning and delivery of mental health services.
The Program Manager Mental Health and Wellbeing Service (Adult Acute) will provide operational and strategic leadership to the following areas within PHMHS:
- Crisis Assessment and Treatment Team (inclusive telephone triage and PACER services)
- Ward 2 West (Adult Acute Inpatient Unit)
- Consultation Liaison (ED and general wards)
- Psychiatric Assessment and Planning Unit (PAPU)
This role will operate in a dual governance partnership with the Head of Adult Psychiatry to ensure the provision of high quality, evidenced based mental health programs.
This position ensures that the PHMWS model of care and service delivery framework is based on quality outcomes, monitoring and continuous development and improvement of clinical services.
For further details about the role please see the Position Description
What You Need
We anticipate you will have:
- Registered Nurse, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist or Clinical Psychologist with relevant registration
- Post Graduate qualification in Mental Health or similar
- Extensive experience in the management of Mental Health services
- Experience in strategic and operational planning
- Proven ability to meet strategic, operational and budget objectives
- Advanced leadership skills and demonstrated ability to lead in complex environments
What Next
If you experience any issues signing in or registering or role specific information, please feel welcome to contact Vanessa Rooth via email at vrooth@phcn.vic.gov.au or phone 9784 3059.
For role specific information, please feel welcome to contact Janine Davies via email at jdavies@phcn.vic.gov.au or phone 0466 935 009.
The role ceases advertising on: 13 October 2025
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 and promotes a workplace that welcomes and includes the unique contributions of all people. We encourage applications from individuals who identify as being Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, are culturally diverse, LGBTQIA+ or who have a disability to apply. We are also strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.
We encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments or additional support you may require during the recruitment process.
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/. It is strongly recommended that this role is up to date with Covid-19 vaccination
*Please refer to salary circular for VICTORIAN PUBLIC MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT 2020 – 2024 for salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience.
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