Job Description
Program Manager - Community Care Unit & Travancore PARC
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Make a lasting impact by leading recovery-oriented mental health services that support consumers on their recovery journey.
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Shape the future of care through strategic leadership, innovation and continuous improvement across CCU and PARC.
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Lead with purpose as part of a collaborative Mental Health team within one of Victoria's leading public health services.
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Full time ongoing position located in Travancore
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About the role
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This is a pivotal leadership prospect to lead The Royal Melbourne Hospital's Community Care Unit (20 beds) and Prevention and Recovery Care (PARC) service (10 beds).
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As Program Manager, you will provide operational, clinical and strategic leadership across both services, partnering with Lead Consultant Psychiatrists and multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, recovery-oriented mental health care.
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You will play a key role in driving service excellence, developing high-performing teams, and shaping the future of RMH's sub-acute mental health services.
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Key Accountabilities
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Provide strategic, operational and clinical leadership across the Community Care Unit (CCU) and Prevention and Recovery Care (PARC) services.
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Lead and develop high-performing multidisciplinary teams, fostering a culture of recovery-oriented, person-centred care, accountability and continuous improvement.
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Drive clinical governance, quality, safety and service performance to achieve organisational objectives and deliver exceptional consumer outcomes.
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Oversee workforce planning, financial management, resource allocation and operational performance to ensure sustainable and efficient service delivery.
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Build and maintain strong partnerships with Lead Consultant Psychiatrists, consumers, carers and internal and external stakeholders to strengthen integrated care.
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Contribute to the strategic direction,



innovation and ongoing development of RMH's Mental Health Services through service planning, improvement initiatives and change leadership.
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About You
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You are an experienced mental health leader who is passionate about recovery-oriented care, developing high-performing teams, and leading service excellence.
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You will bring:
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Registration as a Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Psychologist or Social Worker.
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Demonstrated leadership experience within a public mental health service.
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Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and driving positive consumer outcomes.
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Solid strategic, operational and financial management capability.
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Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
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A commitment to recovery-oriented care and The Melbourne Way – putting people first, leading with kindness and achieving excellence together.
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Benefits of Working at RMH
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Meaningful WorkMake a real difference in the lives of patients, families and our community.
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Career GrowthAccess learning, development, and diverse career opportunities.
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Supportive Culture & BelongingJoin in a diverse and values-led organisation built on kindness, collaboration and inclusion.
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InnovationHelp shape the future of healthcare through research, technology and new models of care.
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World-Class ExcellenceWork alongside leading healthcare professionals at one of Australia's premier public hospitals, within the Parkville Precinct—one of the world's leading biomedical and research precincts.
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Enjoy great employee benefitsSalary packaging of up to $12,000 tax free and generous leave entitlements, including additional annual leave and a monthly accrued day off for eligible full-time staff (role/EBA dependent).
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Work in the Parkville PrecinctWork in the Parkville precinct with excellent public transport, onsite parking options and access to staff health services.
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Position Description
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📌 Program Manager - Community Care Unit & Travancore Parc (Victoria)
🏢 Melbourne Health
📍 Victoria