Operational Director - Mental Health (Residential & Rehabilitation)Job posted: 27/01/2025
Location: North East Region | Albury/Wodonga
Job type: Ongoing - Full Time
Occupation: Medical and Nursing
Reference: 1378
Closing Date: 18th February, 2025 BRIEF DESCRIPTION:
Operational Director - Mental Health (Residential & Rehabilitation) - Permanent, full-time opportunity available!
Join our supportive multidisciplinary team of experienced mental health clinicians.Become a key member of our growing specialty mental health and well-being teams.Dynamic work environment and collaborative team culture.The Operational Director will be a valued member of the Mental Health (Residential and Rehabilitation) department to undertake effective, safe, and timely delivery of services across AWH.
In conjunction with the Deputy Medical Director of the service stream, the Operational Director is responsible for effective clinical, workforce, performance, and financial stewardship of the service stream.
We are actively seeking candidates who meet the following requirements to apply for this exceptional opportunity:
Current and unencumbered registration with AHPRA for Nurses, Occupational Therapists, and Psychologists.
Eligibility for membership of the relevant professional body for all other professions.A minimum of five years recent experience within a relevant clinical setting in a senior management and/or clinical leadership role.Postgraduate qualifications in mental health, addiction, and/or management and leadership, or relevant field of study.Strong motivational and leadership skills and capabilities.Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the application of Victorian and NSW Mental Health Service policies and associated legislation.Experience and knowledge of financial and resource management.Employment Type: This is a permanent, full-time opportunity.
For further details, please refer to the Position Description or alternatively contact Dannielle McLeish at ****** for a confidential discussion.
AWH serves as the largest regional healthcare provider between Sydney and Melbourne, situated in the border cities of Albury and Wodonga.
With a dedicated team of over 3,000 professionals, we proudly service a population of up to 300,000 across North-East Victoria and Southern NSW.
What awaits you at AWH?We are committed to our Employee Value Proposition and will deliver on our key pillars of Growth, Balance, Contribution, and Lifestyle.
We provide comprehensive induction and training to set you up for success, offer exceptional Rewards and Benefits and continuously nurture your professional growth by providing opportunities for development.
Relocating to the region? Albury Wodonga Health has access to the Regional Mental Health Workforce Incentive program.
The Incentive program was designed by the Department of Health to support the attraction, relocation, and retention of mental health and alcohol and other drug (AOD) workers to priority positions in area mental health and wellbeing services across rural and regional Victoria.
Mental Health Navigator At Albury Wodonga Health, we understand that moving is challenging, whether it be locally or internationally, so our Mental Health Workforce Navigator is available to support new staff to relocate, settle, and integrate into the local community.
For more information, contact our Mental Health Navigator on ****** or via our website: Mental Health Careers.
Are you ready to become part of our team?To uncover compelling reasons to embark on this career journey with us and become part of our fantastic team, please refer to our Candidate Information Pack. Salary and terms will be in accordance with the relevant state EBA or Award.
Equal Opportunity, Diversity, and Inclusion AWH prioritises Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Ethical Practice.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, as well as applications from people from different backgrounds, ages, ethnicity, culture, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, living and lived experience, neurodiverse, and physical ability, as we acknowledge the value that diversity brings to our work environment.
Important Notice: All healthcare workers must maintain all vaccinations required by relevant healthcare regulations, guidelines, or their specific role within the organisation.
In addition to mandatory vaccinations, AWH strongly encourage all employees to receive the COVID-19 vaccination and the seasonal influenza (flu) vaccination, as recommended by public health authorities and as a preventative measure to help ensure the safety and well-being of patients, colleagues, and the broader community.
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