Manager - Infant, Child & Youth Mental Health & Wellbeing Services

Reference Number: 2473

Job Title: Manager - Infant, Child & Youth Mental Health & Wellbeing Services 

Employment Type: Permanent Full - Time                                                          

Hours per Fortnight: 80 

Classification: Registered Psychiatric Nurse 5, Psychologist Grade 4, Occupational Therapist Grade 4 or Social Worker Grade 4

Location: Graham Street 

Closing date: 17/03/2026

For a confidential conversation please contact: Sally Thomas on Sally.Thomas@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.

GV Mental Health and Wellbeing Service (GVMHWS) have an exciting opportunity for an experienced mental health professional to take on a transformational leadership role as Manager, Infant Child and Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing Service (ICYMHWS).

ICYMHW provides a range of services including Infant, Child and Family Mental Health and Wellbeing, Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing, Neurodevelopmental Psychiatry Clinic, Early Psychosis Team, Intensive Mobile Youth Outreach Team and Perinatal Emotional Health Program. 

The Manager will support the planning, coordination and reporting of activiies relating to priority areas.  These include developing models of care, supporting care provision and development and maintenance of service relationships.  The role is well supported and works closely with the Associate Director and Clinical Director of ICYMHWS.  The role is also responsible for the service day-to-day operations including staffing, resource allocation and quality improvmenet initiatives to ensure effective service delivery to children, young people and families, carers and supporters.

The successful applicant will have:

• Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse, Clinical Psychologist or Occupational Therapist, or eligibility for membership of AASW if Social Worker
• Managerial or senior clinician leadership experience in a mental health or related service, preferably infant, child and youth.
• Demonstrated ability to provide effective leadership, management, support and supervision in multidisciplinary human service settings

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.