Program Manager - Community Mental Health (Melton)

• Location: Melton
• Employment Type: Full-Time, Ongoing
• Salary: Mental Health NUM Lvl2, OT Gr5, Social Worker Gr5; or Psych Gr4 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

About the role:

This is a senior leadership role responsible for the operational and clinical oversight of the Melton Community Mental Health Team. You will lead a multidisciplinary service and be accountable for service performance, workforce capability, clinical standards and quality of care. The role works in partnership with Mental Health and Wellbeing Local services to support coordinated service delivery across the catchment.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and accountability for service operations, including workforce, budget and performance
• Lead delivery of high-quality care and uphold clinical standards in partnership with Lead Consultant(s)
• Drive performance against activity, outcome and compliance KPIs
• Ensure effective management of risk, incidents and governance requirements
• Oversee designated Western Health–employed or funded EFT aligned to Local services

About you:

• Demonstrated leadership experience in a multidisciplinary mental health service
• Strong understanding of community mental health and recovery-oriented practice
• Proven ability to lead workforce, performance and service improvement
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement capability
• Relevant clinical qualification with current registration

Click here for the Position Description.

About Western Health

Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne’s western suburbs. 

With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centred care across every life stage.

We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach services to aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include oncology, renal, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology.

We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia’s most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges.

Western Health operates four acute public hospitals: Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s), Footscray Hospital, Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women’s prison located in Ravenhall.

Why join us?

Compensation and benefits

• Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards.
• Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements.
• Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey.

Learning and development opportunities

• Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways.
• Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.
• Mentorship and career support.

Community impact and inclusion

• Make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives through compassionate care.
• Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion.
• Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research.

Organisational culture and environment

• Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment.
• Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare.

Ready to make an impact?

If you’re passionate about delivering high-quality mental health care, leading teams, and improving outcomes for the community, we’d love to hear from you. Simply click on the “apply” button and follow the prompts.

If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying.

Closing date: 11:59pm on 21 May 2026.

Enquiries: For further information about this role, please contact Ankush Sahni (Operations Manager – Community Services) via Ankush.Sahni@wh.org.au. 

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).

Western Health is committed to the psychosocial safety of all applicants and employees.

Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.

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