Associate Program Director, Adult Community

Associate Program Director

• Full Time | Monthly day off | 5 weeks Annual Leave
• Box Hill, Ringwood, Forest Hill and Ferntree Gully locations 
• The Mental Health and Wellbeing Program has a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce. We invite you to join our team and support our goal of Healthier Together. 

Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services, including maternity, palliative care, mental health, drug and alcohol, residential care, community health and state-wide specialist services to people and communities that are diverse in culture, age, socio-economic status, population and healthcare needs.

About the role

The Associate Program DirectorAdult Community, Mental Health and Wellbeing is a member of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Program senior leadership team, reporting to the Program Director. The role will drive strategy and direction, innovation, clinical safety, quality and risk management as well as financial and activity management. The position will oversee the enhancement of existing clinical services, new program implementation and program innovations that are focused on agreed strategic outcomes. In responding to the recommendations from the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health Services, a key area of focus will be the implementation of new models of care, which will include working with various internal and external stakeholders to drive implementation of the recommendations. 

The Associate Program Director will hold operational responsibility for:

• Clinical services across four sites in Box Hill, Forest Hill, Ringwood, Ferntree Gully.
• Oversight of operations of a number of partner provider services linked to service provision for adult consumers
• Working closely with the Associate Program Director, Lived Experience, to enhance integration of lived experience in services models across Adult Community teams and,
• Service and staff participation in research and education activities.

About you

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Commitment to delivering on the Eastern Health promise of Healthier Together, and to living our values – respect for all, safe always, partnering in care, and learning and improving every day.
• Significant experience in a leadership role working at both the strategic and operational level within a large health service.
• Recognised as a successful health service leader and ability to manage a diverse team.
• Demonstrated experience of managing complex changes in a large multifaceted environment.
• Proven ability to exercise sound judgement in ethical, clinical and management issues.
• A strong record of motivating and developing employees through effective leadership.
• Capacity to understand the complexities and challenges of the health sector and, specifically, the mental health and wellbeing system and the broader sector reform program.
• A clinical background and a strong understanding of mental health services.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, particularly in relation to consultation, influencing and conflict resolution.
• Postgraduate qualifications, preferably at Masters level in Business, Health Service Management and/or related field.

Please refer to the attached position description for further details of the role.

Vaccination against infectious disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.  An offer of employment is conditional on you providing evidence that you are currently vaccinated against COVID-19 with booster & Influenza, prior to commencing employment.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!

• Diverse and engaging career opportunities
• Friendly & supportive team
• Flexible working hours
• Salary packaging options
• Career progression in our teaching hospitals

Next Steps

If you believe you have the ability to make a difference in this rewarding industry, apply today!

Please note:

• All applications must be submitted online via E-Mercury
• All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Fit2Work Check, where preferred candidates will be required to complete a Criminal History Check at the expense of Eastern Health.
• You must have Australian work rights to apply for this position.
• Recruitment agency applications will not be accepted.

Eastern Health is a child safe organisation, committed to promoting the wellbeing and cultural safety of Aboriginal children, children with disabilities and all children in their diversity.

Eastern Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that welcomes and values all people. We recognise that diversity is essential in ensuring Eastern Health provides the best service to its consumers.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, those from the LGBTIQ+ community, people living with disability and those from a culturally and linguistically diverse background, are strongly encouraged to apply. Those seeking support in submitting an application are welcome to contact the hiring manager listed or feel free to contact the Talent Acquisition team.

Values in Action: Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day

**Please note applications will be screened upon receipt and advertising may close prior to the closing date.**