Divisional Operations Director - Goulburn Valley Area Mental Health and Wellbeing Services

Divisional Operations Director - Goulburn Valley Area Mental Health and Wellbeing Services

Job title: Divisional Operations Director - Goulburn Valley Area Mental Health and Wellbeing Services

Reference number: 2840

Employment type: Permanent Full Time

Hours per fortnight: 80

Classification: Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 7 (AI55), Occupational Therapist Grade 8 (AJ18), Social Worker Grade 8 (AJ64)

Location: Graham Street

Closing date: 07/10/2026

For a confidential conversation please contact: Kathie Lowe on ***email_hidden***

About the role

Join Goulburn Valley Area Mental Health and Wellbeing Services (GVAMHWS) leadership team to effectively utilise your leadership and management experience and skills to drive quality, safety, activity performance and financial sustainability within the division. Your strong leadership skills and capacity to foster a positive team culture and sound working relationships with multiple stakeholders are integral to leading the Mental Health division in effective resource utilisation to optimise service flow and access, including leading effective partnerhip models across a range of mental health services.

We are looking for a highly experienced and skilled mental health clinical and operational leader with:

• Significant senior management experience within public healthcare
• Demonstrated abilities in the development and implementation of operational plans and achieving outcomes
• Demonstrated understanding of the complexities of the Victorian mental health system
• Sound financial and staff/human resource management skills
• Experience in strategic and business planning

You can view the Position Description:HERE

If qualifications are a requirement for this position, please attach a copy in support of your application. Qualification requirements are outlined in the Position Description under 'Key Selection Criteria'.

About GV Health – Mental Health Services

Our skilled and committed team of Mental Health professionals provide an innovative range of services for individuals suffering from, or at risk of, serious mental health problems requiring short and long-term treatment and support. Our comprehensive service is offered across the municipalities of Mitchell, Murrindindi, Strathbogie, Greater Shepparton and Moira regions.

Our multidisciplinary professionals are from an array of backgrounds and disciplines and work across a range of settings and services including:

• Adult and Older Adult Mental Health & Wellbeing Services
• Community Mental Health & Wellbeing Services
• Acute Adult and Older Adult Inpatient Unit - Wanyarra
• Infant, Child and Youth Mental Health & Wellbeing Services
• Access and Engagement Mental Health & Wellbeing Services

Visit https://www.gvhealth.org.au/ to learn more.

Our benefits

• Free Community Connector Program to personally welcome and connect you to our community
• Generous salary packaging, subsidised staff parking and discounted leisure memberships
• Flexible work practices and options to purchase additional leave to support work/life balance
• Paid parental leave
• Professional development and study leave to help reach your learning and career goals
• A confidential Employee Assistance Program for you and your loved ones
• Social club membership offering a range of events, functions and local community discounts
• Our CREATE Outstanding monthly, bi-monthly and annual reward and recognition program

Safe, respectful and inclusive workplace

GV Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQA+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

GV Health has a zero tolerance of abuse, bullying and harassment, sexual harassment and discrimination in all forms, and is committed to fostering a psychologically safe workplace that supports the health, safety and wellbeing of our people. We are also committed to the safety, protection and wellbeing of all children.

Pre-employment requirements

Pre-employment screening checks may be required, including but not limited to; Working with Children Check (WWCC), National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening, International and National Police Checks, Aged Care Statutory Declaration, Visas and valid working rights in Australia, immunisations as mandated by Department of Health.

Further details of pre-employment requirements are provided in the Position Description and to successful candidates, or upon request. GV Health reserves the right to vary pre-employment screening from time to time and as directed by legislation and operational requirements.

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