Employment Type - Permanent Full Time
Hours per fortnight - 80
Job Category - Management - Senior/Middle - Non Clinical
Req Id - 8917
- Lead Program areas within the Mental Health Continuing Care Services
- Expand your experience in this leadership roll
- Full time Permanent Position
About the role
The Program Manager Continuing Care Service (CCS) has broad responsibilities for leadership, clinical and operational management of this program within MHDAS. The current programs within CCS are;
- Adult community mental health and wellbeing teams
- Youth community mental health and wellbeing teams including Headspace Colac
- Aged community mental health and wellbeing teams
- Child and Infant mental health and wellbeing team
- Drugs and Alcohol Services
- Eating Disorder Services
- Therapy Program
- Clozapine Program
The responsibilities for CCS are shared between the Program Manager and Clinical Lead, reporting to the Clinical Director and Co-Director.
Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic and operational leadership across Continuing Care Services.
- Lead service improvement, workforce capability and quality outcomes.
- Partner with clinical leaders to deliver safe, recovery-focused care
What We Are Looking For
You are an experienced health leader with a strong track record of leading complex multidisciplinary services. You are passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care and building capable, engaged teams while driving continuous improvement.
- Proven leadership in complex health or mental health services.
- Strong operational, stakeholder engagement and change management skills.
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
For more information about working at Barwon Health, please click Here
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 Safe 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, Mental Health, Drug & Alcohol Services
Email:
[email protected]Phone: (03) 4215 8731
Application closing date: Wednesday 29, July 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.
