Monash Health is reimagining the way care is led and delivered.
With a refreshed organisational structure, we're building a leadership team designed for the future.
TheOperations Manager – Specialty Mental Healthis a pivotal leadership role, responsible for the strategic, clinical, and operational management of one of Victoria's most comprehensive mental health portfolios.
If appointed, you will report to the Operations Director Mental Health and take responsibility for the strategic, clinical, and operational management of the Specialty Mental Health services and portfolio across inpatient, community, and residential settings.
This includes:
Driving high-quality patient outcomes and service performance
Leading and developing a skilled and engaged workforce
Managing financial performance and resource allocation
Promoting innovation and contemporary models of care
Ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and governance standards
Building strong, enduring relationships with internal and external stakeholders
This roleplays a key part in shaping the behavioural framework and workplace culture, empowering the workforce to embrace innovation, adopt contemporary care models, and explore new service opportunities.
This is a site-based role operating Monday to Friday during business hours.
Some travel between Monash Health sites will be required and a current Driver's Licence is a mandatory requirement.There is a requirement for rostered Executive On Call duties for Monash Health.
About You
With a qualification in nursing, midwifery, allied health, medicine or a related field, and registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Registration Authority (AHPRA), or eligibility for registration with the peak professional body for non AHPRA Registered professions, you're an experienced passionate health leader, with demonstrated success in leading teams in complex environments.




You demonstrate reflection and insight and have a collaborative mindset.Energetic, enthusiastic and thoughtful, you're seen as an effective leader people seek to follow.Guided by and embracing Monash Health's values of being Full Hearted, Open Minded and All In, you relish the challenge of playing a key role in delivering meaningful change.
In Return
You'll lead one of Victoria's most comprehensive mental health portfolios, spanning inpatient, community, and residential services across multiple Monash Health sites.
This includes specialist programs such as Specialist Eating Disorders, Alcohol & Other Drugs (AOD), the Community Residential Withdrawal Unit, Monash Gender Clinic, Forensic Mental Health and Forensic Clinical Specialists, Sexual Safety & Risk Coordination, Adult Autism and Early Intervention Psychosocial Support Response.
This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of mental health and AOD care in a system known for its scale, diversity, and commitment to excellence.
Position Description can be found here
Specialty Mental Health attachment can be found here
Our Culture and Values
At Monash Health, our people are at the heart of everything we do.
Our culture is inclusive, supportive and future-focused, underpinned by explicit values and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Ourteamsplay a critical role in bringing our new strategy to life, challenging traditional approaches, embracing innovation, and ensuring every appointment reflects our commitment to equity,transparencyand excellence.
You'llbe encouraged to share ideas, contribute to improvement initiatives, and grow alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about what they do.
We are FullHearted, OpenMindedand AllIn,enabling excellent service delivery and a positive candidate and employee experience every time.
We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity.
We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness,equityand diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards.
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📌 Operations Manager - Specialty Mental Health (Victoria)
🏢 Monash Health
📍 Victoria