Employment Type - Permanent Full Time

Hours per fortnight - 80

Job Category - Management - Senior/Middle - Clinical

Req Id - 9760

- Work for Barwon Health, delivering care across the Barwon South West region
- Shape the GGQ Local, a service built on positivity, hope and inclusion
- Lead a multidisciplinary team delivering integrated, recovery-oriented care

About the role The GGQ Mental Health and Wellbeing Local supports adults and older adults in Greater Geelong and the Borough of Queenscliffe. It is delivered by a consortium of equal partners: Barwon Health, Wathaurong Aboriginal Cooperative, Wellways Australia and ermha365. The service is built on positivity, hope and inclusion. Whether people reach out online, through the contact centre or in person, every first conversation begins with the same question: "Welcome, how can we help?" Drawing on established services, networks and pathways, the Local connects local, area and wellbeing services, guided by three core elements: people, purpose and place.

Employed by Barwon Health, the Operations Manager will lead, develop and oversee the daily operations and future growth of the Local. You'll provide strategic and professional leadership to a multidisciplinary team, drive the ongoing development of the service model, and work alongside consortium partners, MHDAS leadership and the Local Service Governance Group. Your goal will be integrated, holistic and recovery-oriented care that improves outcomes for consumers, carers and the wider community.

Key Responsibilities

- You're a collaborative leader with a strong understanding of the mental health landscape and a passion for using data, feedback and evaluation to improve outcomes for people and communities. You build strong partnerships, communicate with clarity and value the voices of consumers and carers in service design and improvement.
- A tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline (or equivalent industry experience)



and at least three years' experience in the mental health sector across public, private, NGO and primary care settings
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and leadership skills, with demonstrated experience building empowering partnerships with communities and a broad range of services

What We Are Looking For

You're a collaborative leader with a strong understanding of the mental health landscape and a passion for using data, feedback and evaluation to improve outcomes for people and communities. You build strong partnerships, communicate with clarity and value the voices of consumers and carers in service design and improvement.

- A tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline (or equivalent industry experience) and at least three years' experience in the mental health sector across public, private, NGO and primary care settings
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and leadership skills, with demonstrated experience building empowering partnerships with communities and a broad range of services.

Position Description

Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.

Barwon Health staff benefits

- Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction
- A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
- Extensive professional development opportunities
- Attractive salary packaging benefits
- Living expenses capped at $9,010
- Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650

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Diversity and Inclusion

Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.

Child Safety

We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Protected Standards: About Child Safe Standards | Victorian Government (www.vic.gov.au)

Additional information

If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected]

All appointments are subject to:

- Satisfactory Police Record Check
- Immunisation Status Clearance
- Working with Children Check (if applicable)

To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Please note: We do not accept resumes via email.

Barwon Health does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Candidates must apply directly through the official recruitment portal.

Contact person: Bethany McClelland | Co-Director | MHDAS

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (03) 4215 2520

Application closing date: Tuesday 20, October 2026

Internal applicants

If you are currently employed at Barwon Health, please ensure you sign in via the Employee Login on the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page through the intranet before applying.

Shortlisting may commence prior to the closing date - early applications are encouraged.

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