Deputy Program Manager Acute Intervention Services (AIS)

• Lead and inspire a dedicated team delivering high-quality mental health care


• Shape the future of Acute Intervention Services through strategic leadership and innovation


• Join Barwon Health in a permanent full-time leadership role with real impact for consumers and the community

About the role 

As the Deputy Program Manager Acute Intervention Services, you will play a key leadership role in supporting the Program Manager to provide strategic and operational leadership across Acute Intervention Services (AIS).

Working within a recovery-oriented framework, you will help ensure services are high quality, innovative, evidence-based and responsive to the needs of consumers and the community. You will provide leadership, mentoring and support to the AIS Leadership Team, while contributing to the effective operational and clinical management of the service.

You will lead specific portfolios and strategic initiatives as delegated by the Program Manager, which may include supporting bed coordination activities and driving quality improvement across AIS. Working closely with the Deputy Program Medical Director, you will contribute to service development, clinical governance and the ongoing improvement of MHDAS Acute Intervention Services.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the delivery and future direction of acute mental health services at Barwon Health.

Key Responsibilities 

What we’re looking for 

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 

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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 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: 

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  Satisfactory Police Record Check 

  
  


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  Immunisation Status Clearance 

  
  


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  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. 

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 One Point (intranet) before applying. 

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

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