- Lead Victoria’s largest mental health and wellbeing service, delivering integrated, recovery‑oriented care across inpatient, community, and specialist programs.
- Drive service reform, innovation, and workforce development in alignment with state and national mental health policy and legislative frameworks.
- Shape the future of mental health care through partnerships with consumers, carers, clinicians, and government to deliver trauma‑informed, person‑centred services.
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. Monash Health Mental Health is the largest mental health and wellbeing service in the state, providing a full continuum of care – from inpatient to community and specialist programs – across the Casey, Cardinia, Greater Dandenong, Kingston, and Monash regions. Its extensive portfolio includes adult and older adult services, early‑in‑life mental health programs, forensic mental health, drug and alcohol services, a gender clinic, and specialist programs such as the Wellness and Recovery Centre. 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 a complex, high‑impact portfolio at the forefront of Victoria’s mental health reform agenda.
THE ROLE
Reporting to the Divisional Director, Medicine, Aged, Community and Mental Health, the Operations Director provides strategic and operational leadership for Monash Health’s mental health program. This includes oversight of inpatient, community, and residential services across multiple sites and specialist programs. The role is accountable for ensuring safe, high‑quality, recovery‑oriented care, optimising service access and flow, and embedding trauma‑informed and person‑centred models of care. It also involves driving workforce development, operational performance, and financial sustainability, while partnering with government agencies, community organisations, and consumers to deliver innovative and integrated mental health services.
THE CANDIDATE
You are a senior healthcare leader with substantial experience managing large‑scale mental health services across inpatient, community, and specialist settings. With tertiary qualifications in health, nursing, allied health, or a related discipline (and AHPRA registration or professional eligibility), you bring a deep understanding of the Victorian mental health system, including the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022, relevant service frameworks, and compliance standards. You are an inclusive and reform‑focused leader, skilled at driving strategic change, building high‑performing multidisciplinary teams, and delivering safe, recovery‑oriented care that meets the needs of diverse populations. 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_5214
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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