- Lead an extensive portfolio of community and home‑based health services, delivering integrated, patient‑centred care across diverse populations.
- Drive innovation and workforce transformation to enhance care access, independence, and health outcomes for vulnerable, complex, and ageing populations.
- Shape the future of community health through partnerships with consumers, carers, government, and service providers, improving integration and service delivery.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Monash Health is Victoria’s largest and most comprehensive health service, providing safe, high‑quality care across more than 40 locations to a rapidly growing and diverse population. Within the Medicine, Aged, Community and Mental Health Division, the Community and Care in the Home portfolio delivers a continuum of inpatient, community, and home‑based healthcare services, enabling clients to live well, stay well, and get well. This includes the South Eastern Centre Against Sexual Assault (SECASA), the South East Public Health Unit (SEPHU), Refugee Health, Hospital in the Home, Community Rehabilitation, Residential in Reach, Youth and Family Services, and specialist clinics. Recruitment for this role forms part of a recent broader organisational restructure at Monash Health, incorporating a more contemporary and future-fit leadership structure across all Divisions. This is a career‑defining opportunity to lead an integrated program that strengthens community connections, promotes independence, and supports vulnerable populations through innovative, evidence‑based care.
THE ROLE
Reporting to the Divisional Director, Medicine, Aged, Community and Mental Health, the Operations Director provides strategic and operational leadership for community and care‑at‑home services across Monash Health. This includes oversight of public health programs, sexual assault and family violence services, hospital‑in‑the‑home and community rehabilitation programs, and specialist services for refugees, youth, and people with disability or chronic disease. The role is accountable for safe, high‑quality, person‑centred care, workforce engagement, financial sustainability, and service innovation. It also plays a pivotal role in building strong partnerships with consumers, carers, primary care providers, and government agencies to improve health outcomes and ensure seamless care transitions.
THE CANDIDATE
You are an experienced healthcare leader with a strong background in managing complex, community‑based programs and services within large health systems. With tertiary qualifications in health, nursing, allied health, or a related discipline (and AHPRA registration or professional eligibility), you bring demonstrated expertise in operational governance, financial management, and workforce planning. You are a collaborative and innovative leader, committed to advancing integrated models of care, strengthening partnerships, and driving service improvement to meet the needs of diverse communities. Postgraduate qualifications in management, leadership, or health administration are essential (or you are actively working towards them).
For a confidential discussion about this role, you are welcome to contact Andrew Slattery, Divisional Director, Medicine, Aged, Community & Mental Health on M: +61 (0)459 941 148
E: Andrew.Slattery@monashhealth.org or alternatively you can speak with Rhodie Miller, Principal Consultant at HardyGroup M: +61 (0)422 816 557
Please note: If applying for multiple vacancies at Monash Health, a separate application is required for each role via our portal. You may submit a single cover letter outlining the roles applied for, and reuse Selection Criteria responses where appropriate. Please also address any role-specific criteria, if applicable.
HOW TO APPLY
The closing date for applications is Friday, 15 August, 5pm.
The reference number to include in your application is H25_5223.
Your application must include:
- Cover letter addressed to the Divisional Director;
- A written response addressing the selection criteria including role specific selection criteria (maximum 2 pages)
- An up to date copy of your Curriculum Vitae.
Note: Please use the online platform to submit your application. It will not be accepted via email.
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