Deputy Program Manager Acute Intervention Services (AIS)
Employment Type - Permanent Full Time
Hours per fortnight - 80
Job Category - Management - Senior/Middle - Clinical
Req Id - 9102
- 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
- Provide strategic clinical leadership to ensure high-quality, evidence-based and recovery-oriented care that is responsive to consumers, families and carers, while supporting delivery of MHDAS models of care, service frameworks and KPIs
- Support effective leadership and operational management across Acute Intervention Services, including mentoring managers, contributing to strategic and business planning, workforce and resource management, and acting as Deputy to the Program Manager as required
- Drive quality, safety and continuous improvement, including monitoring clinical standards and performance data, supporting accreditation and audits, managing consumer feedback and RiskMan processes, and ensuring compliance with relevant policies, legislation and OH&S requirements
What we’re looking for
- Relevant health qualification and professional registration, with a clinical mental health background and current Victorian Driver Licence
- Significant leadership and operational management experience in a complex health environment, with demonstrated ability to lead, motivate and manage staff and effectively navigate conflict
- Strong communication, decision-making and analytical skills, including the ability to interpret data, build effective relationships and deliver evidence-based outcomes
Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.
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Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction
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A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
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Extensive professional development opportunities
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Attractive salary packaging benefits
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Living expenses capped at $9,010
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Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650
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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.
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Additional information
If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at peopleassist@barwonhealth.org.au
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.
Contact person: Kirsty Taggart
Email: kirsty.taggart@barwonhealth.org.au
Application closing date: 17 September 2026
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.