Manager - Therapeutics and Wellbeing Services - Mental Health

Peninsula Health; Frankston; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State-of-the-art facilities

Low-cost onsite parking

Salary packaging & novated leasing

Retailer & dining discounts

Fitness Passport gym access

Employee Assistance Program

Education and training partnerships

Collaborative team leadership

Job summary

Bayside Health invites applications for the role of Manager, Therapeutics and Wellbeing Services based in Frankston, Victoria. The position leads a multidisciplinary team across wellness and therapy services, coordinating clincal governance and staff development.

You will oversee psychosocial rehabilitation, family-focused programs, and partnership initiatives with community mental health organisations. The role requires strong leadership, regulatory knowledge, and a commitment to culturally

Qualifications

• Registered health professional with appropriate governing body.
• Postgraduate qualification in psychiatric/mental health nursing for RN applicants.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in mental health settings.
• Experience in clinical supervision.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Therapeutics and Wellbeing Services to deliver high-quality, person-centred care.
• Oversee clinical governance, risk management, and compliance with mental health legislation.
• Promote a therapeutic environment that supports psychosocial rehabilitation and community reintegration.
• Manage staffing, rosters, performance development, and professional standards.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, nurses, allied health, peer workers, and external agencies.
• Drive continuous improvement, service innovation, and consumer engagement.
• Ensure culturally safe and trauma-informed care practices.
• Support staff wellbeing and foster a positive team culture.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical supervision

Management experience

Mental health expertise

Communication skills

Education

Registration with relevant professional body

Postgraduate qualification in psychiatric/mental health nursing

Job description

Manager, Therapeutics and Wellbeing Services

• Permanent Full Time, 80 hours per fortnight
• Located in Frankston, Victoria
• Classification: RPN Grade 5, OT, SW, Music Therapist Grade 5, or Psychologist Grade 4, or Dietitian Grade 4, or Exercise Physiologist Grade 3 Year 4, plus super

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland.

We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between.

More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focussed on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive.

Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

The Team & Role

The Manager, Therapeutics and Wellbeing Services provides clinical and operational leadership to:-Wellness clinic - a multidisciplinary team consisting of dietetics, exercise physiology and music therapy.

The team work with families where a parent has a mental illness (FaPMI) - a state-wide program which aims to improve services and resources to support parents and carers, children, young people and families.

Coordinators work within a multidisciplinary team approach ensuring compliance Clozapine (Clopine) coordination with the Clopine Central blood monitoring system including investigating complex blood alerts as well as liaison with haematology and cardiology services.

Therapy service - a multidisciplinary team providing evidenced based psychological therapies and family therapy services to consumers across the service

The Manager, Therapeutics and Wellbeing services will also be responsible for the coordination of :-the Early Intervention Psychosocial Support (EIPSR) program, delivered through a partnership with community mental health organisation, andthe Supported Housing Program.

Key duties and responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Therapeutics and Wellbeing Services to deliver high-quality, person-centred care.
• Oversee clinical governance, risk management, and compliance with mental health legislation.
• Promote a therapeutic environment that supports psychosocial rehabilitation and community reintegration.
• Manage staffing, rosters, performance development, and professional standards.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, nurses, allied health, peer workers, and external agencies.
• Drive continuous improvement, service innovation, and consumer engagement.
• Ensure culturally safe and trauma-informed care practices.
• Support staff wellbeing and foster a positive team culture. Peninsula Care Responsibilities Cultivate a safe, inclusive, and supportive culture in line with Bayside Health's values and Code of Conduct.
• Provide a physically and psychologically safe working environment for all team members as outlined under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (Vic).
• Evaluate performance, offer feedback and development opportunities, and manage performance issues.
• Recruit and develop skilled talent.
• Act in accordance with Bayside Health values and code of conduct.
• Take reasonable care of their own health and safety, and that of anyone else who may be affected by their work practices, actions or omissions as outlined under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (Vic)
• Communicate openly with colleagues and leaders on safety, wellbeing, and performance.

Skills & Experience Required

• Qualification as a Registered Nurse, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist, Clinical Psychologist, Music Therapist, Exercise physiologist with registration for the relevant professional body or eligibility for relevant professional association membership
• Registered Nurse applicants must hold a post graduate qualification in psychiatric/mental health nursing
• Demonstrated leadership experience in mental health, preferably in community or residential settings
• Demonstrated management and leadership experience
• Demonstrated experience in the provision of clinical supervision
• Current Victorian Driver Licence
• Sound understanding of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022 and other legislation related to practice

Benefits

• Step into state-of-the-art facilities
• Take advantage of low-cost onsite parking
• Boost your take-home pay with generous salary packaging & novated leasing
• Unlock exclusive discounts at top retailers and dining spots
• Stay fit with access to premium gyms via Fitness Passport
• Feel supported with our holistic Employee Assistance Program
• Grow your skills through top-tier education and training partners
• Join a vibrant, collaborative team led by passionate leaders

Next Steps

For role specific information please contact Allan Carlow @ [e-mail]

Role closes 19 Nov 2026

If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact Maeve Kennedy @[e-mail]

Please note that applications will be considered upon receipt and that this job posting may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Thank you for your interest in this role. Bayside Health (Peninsula Health Care Group) is regularly advertising positions across the health service so please take the time to review other relevant opportunities by going to https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/

Bayside Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We encourage applications from individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We also provide a safe and supportive workplace for people with all abilities.

To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit: https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-preparing-employment/

*Please refer to Victorian Public Mental Health Service Enterprise Agreement 2025-2028 or Medical Scientists, Pharmacists And Psychologists Victorian Public Sector 2021-2025 Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) 2021-2026 salary circular for salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience. For further information on salary range classifications and grading please refer to the following page: https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-with-us/salary-rates/

It is strongly recommended that individuals in this role remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations.

Join Bayside Health and help us to deliver healthy lives for everyone, through sustainable, innovative, compassionate care.