Associate Director - Engagement & Access

Reference Number: 2047  

Job Title: Associate Director - Engagement & Access 

Employment Type: Permanent, Full Time

Hours per Fortnight: 80

Classification: Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 6 (NP61) and Chief Allied Health Grade 4 (Occupational Therapist – (YB38), Social Worker (YC60), or Psychologist Grade 5 (TT16)

Location: Graham Street 

Closing date: 23/09/2025

For a confidential conversation please contact: Lisa Scarff on Lisa.Scarff@gvhealth.org.au

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

Click HERE to find out more information about GV Health and our services.

Click HERE to find out more from our staff about a career and lifestyle at GV Health.

The Associate Director Engagement and Access Mental Health and Wellbeing Services (EAMHWS), works in partnership with the EAMHWS Clinical Director and is responsible for operational and high- level leadership and strategic planning for the EAMHWS.

The EAMHWS consists of the following mental health services:

• Mental Health Access Team:

• Mental Health Triage
• Mental Health Acute Response Team (includes mental health response to GV Health Emergency Department)
• Police, Ambulance and Clinician Early Response (PACER)

•  Mental Health Advice and Response Service (MHARS)
• Greater Shepparton Strathbogie Moira (GSSM) Mental Health & Wellbeing Local, Mental Health Nurse
• Mental Health Consultation Liaison and Addiction Services
• Mental Health Forensic Clinic Specialist services
• Women’s Recovery Network (WREN)
• Hospital Outreach Post Suicide Engagement (HOPE)

The Associate Director EAMHWS along with the Clinical Director will ensure a standard of excellence in clinical practice that reflects the vision and goals of GV Health. They will lead change in response to the Royal Commission into Victorian Mental Health System (RCVMHS).  Innovation and partnership development will be key in seeking new opportunities for service improvement and development.  The role will be responsible for the close monitoring of key performance indicators and meeting performance and other targets. The position will ensure all required policies and procedures are developed or reviewed, implemented, monitored and updated appropriately.

The Associate Director EAMHWS will ensure that the program operates within budget and will act in a financially responsible manner.  The Associate Director EAMHWS will develop and maintain organisational relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

The Associate Director EAMHWS reports directly to the GV Area Mental Health & Wellbeing Director of Nursing and Operations and will work as part of the Mental Health leadership team to provide operational oversight, leadership and senior management to clinical streams across the mental health services. They will work with the Director of Nursing and Operations and leadership team to support the strategic direction of the service and operationalisation of the service plan.

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'

Why work at GV Health? 

• Free Community Connector Program to personally welcome and connect you to our wonderful 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 (EAP) 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

GV Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged. GV Health has zero tolerance of abuse, bullying and harassment and discrimination in all forms, and is committed to the safety, protection and wellbeing of all children.

Pre-employment screening checks may be required, including but not limited to; Working with Children's 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. 

Recruitment agencies should note that GV Health does not accept agency resumes. GV Health is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.