Title: Associate Director Learning & Teaching (Mental Health)
Eastern Health, VIC, AU, 3128
Associate Director, Learning & Teaching: Mental Health & Statewide Services
- Learning & Teaching: Mental Health & Statewide Services
- Based in Box Hill Limited Term Part Time | 12-month position | 4 days per week
- Unique senior leadership position, driving education for the mental health workforce
Eastern Health
Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical, mental and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.
Our Employee Value Proposition is “Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts”.
This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.
About the role
The Associate Director, Learning and Teaching: Mental Health & Statewide Services is responsible for developing and implementing key strategies to enhance the clinical capability of the mental health workforce, to deliver great patient outcomes. The position is of clinical and educational leadership and collaborates with the Director, Practice Capability, Mental Health & Wellbeing Program, and key internal and external stakeholders, to optimise clinical standards, mitigate clinical risk, support professional standards, and promote and enhance education and research within the clinical program area.
The Associate Director, Practice Capability works according to a Learning and Teaching philosophy promoting and facilitating; training, education, research and evidence-based knowledge translation and a positive workplace culture.
In collaboration and consultation with the Director of Practice Capability and the Director of Nursing, Adult Mental Health, the Associate Director leads the Program Clinical Educator team to plan, implement, deliver and evaluate learning programs based on the strategic objectives of the Eastern Health Institute. They represent Eastern Health in several state-wide projects and contribute at a state-wide level to the progress of mental health nursing education.
About you
To be successful in this role you will possess:
- Current registration with AHPRA
- Post Graduate qualification in mental health nursing
- Extensive relevant clinical experience
- Extensive experience in practice development, at a senior level
- Highly developed interpersonal and leadership experience
- A strong commitment to high quality care
- The ability to work as part of a diverse team
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.
What we offer
Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!
- Diverse and engaging career opportunities
- Friendly & supportive team
- Flexible working hours
- Salary packaging options
- Career progression in our teaching hospitals
Next Steps
Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference, and are eligible to work in Australia.
We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates.
If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check (which we will pay for).
Good to know:
- We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
- We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
- As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
- Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
- Advertising may end before the closing date.
- We do not accept recruitment agency application
If you are a current Eastern Health employee please ensure you log in with your internal Eastern Health account to apply for this or other roles.
Please click here for the Position Description link
Contact Person: Felicity Czarnecki, Director Practice Capability, Learning & Teaching
Contact Number: 03 9895 3555
Contact Email: felicity.czarnecki@easternhealth.org.au
Job Posting End Date: 17th July 2025
Need help submitting your application?
Just contact the Hiring Manager in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9955 7555 (Option 1)
Our Values in Action:
Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day