Manager, Therapeutics and Wellbeing Services

Permanent Full Time, 80 hours per fortnight

Located in Frankston, Victoria

Classification: RPN Grade 5, OT, SW, Music Therapist Grade 5, or Psychologist Grade 4, or Dietitian Grade 4, or Exercise Physiologist Grade 3 Year 4, plus super

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland.

We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between.

More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focussed on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive.

Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

The Team & Role The Manager, Therapeutics and Wellbeing Services provides clinical and operational leadership to:-Wellness clinic - a multidisciplinary team consisting of dietetics, exercise physiology and music therapy.

The team work with families where a parent has a mental illness (FaPMI) - a state-wide program which aims to improve services and resources to support parents and carers, children, young people and families.

Coordinators work within a multidisciplinary team approach ensuring compliance Clozapine (Clopine)



coordination with the Clopine Central blood monitoring system including investigating complex blood alerts as well as liaison with haematology and cardiology services.

Therapy service - a multidisciplinary team providing evidenced based psychological therapies and family therapy services to consumers across the service

The Manager, Therapeutics and Wellbeing services will also be responsible for the coordination of :-the Early Intervention Psychosocial Support (EIPSR) program, delivered through a partnership with community mental health organisation, andthe Supported Housing Program.

Key duties and responsibilities

Lead and manage the Therapeutics and Wellbeing Services to deliver high-quality, person-centred care.

Oversee clinical governance, risk management, and compliance with mental health legislation.

Promote a therapeutic environment that supports psychosocial rehabilitation and community reintegration.

Manage staffing, rosters, performance development, and professional standards.

Collaborate with psychiatrists, nurses, allied health, peer workers, and external agencies.

Drive continuous improvement, service innovation, and consumer engagement.

Ensure culturally safe and trauma-informed care practices.

Support staff wellbeing and foster a positive team culture.



Peninsula Care Responsibilities Cultivate a safe, inclusive, and supportive culture in line with Bayside Health's values and Code of Conduct.

Provide a physically and psychologically safe working environment for all team members as outlined under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (Vic).

Evaluate performance, offer feedback and development opportunities, and manage performance issues.

Recruit and develop skilled talent.

Act in accordance with Bayside Health values and code of conduct.

Take reasonable care of their own health and safety, and that of anyone else who may be affected by their work practices, actions or omissions as outlined under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (Vic)

Communicate openly with colleagues and leaders on safety, wellbeing, and performance.

Skills & Experience Required

Qualification as a Registered Nurse, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist, Clinical Psychologist, Music Therapist, Exercise physiologist with registration for the relevant skilled body or eligibility for relevant professional association membership

Registered Nurse applicants must hold a post graduate qualification in psychiatric/mental health nursing

Demonstrated leadership experience in mental health, preferably in community or residential settings

Demonstrated management and leadership experience

Demonstrated experience in the provision of clinical supervision

Current Victorian Driver Licence

Sound understanding of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022 and other legislation related to practice

Benefits

Step into state-of-the-art facilities

Take advantage of low-cost onsite parking

📌 Manager - Therapeutics and Wellbeing Services - Mental Health (Frankston)
🏢 Peninsula-Health
📍 Frankston