Title:  Clinical Director - Adult Acute Mental Health

Clinical Director of Adult Acute Mental Health

• Permanent Full Time - Mon to Fri role | No Weekends
• Unique senior leadership opportunity | Be valued for what you do
• Help drive the innovative change in the mental health space!

Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical 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

In collaboration with the Associate Program Directors (APD) (Acute Adult APD and Consultation Liaison/Perinatal Emotional Health Service APD) as well as the Director of Nursing (DON) the Clinical Director of Adult Acute is responsible for the leadership, management, development, implementation and delivery of a range of mental health care models to ensure that Eastern Health meets legislative requirements and health service agreements negotiated with the Department of Health and Human Services as well as the strategic initiatives, the Mental Health Act of 2022, recovery model of care utilising the Collaborative Recovery Framework, as well as other mental health care service provision packages as developed over time across the Eastern Health catchment. 

About you 

To be successful in this role you will require the below:

• Must be a registered medical practitioner in the State of Victoria.
• Must hold a Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists.
• Must participate in relevant college continuing education programs particularly related to Psychiatry.
• Extensive experience in mental health sector and sound knowledge of the relevant legislation pertaining to adult acute mental health.
• Extensive experience in clinical leadership and delivery of services for adult acute mental health services.
• Demonstrated ability in service development, policy and planning.
• Demonstrated experience in Human resource management and effective experience in industrial relations
• Demonstrated experience in providing leadership within the public mental health system.
• Demonstrate a strong team spirit and ability to work closely and collaboratively with colleagues, managers, and other members of a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated negotiation and advocacy skills.
• Extensive conflict resolution experience.
• Understanding of family sensitive practice and contribution of carers and consumers in treatment decisions and planning.
• Enthusiasm, drive and motivation to achieve best possible outcomes for the relevant area of service as well as for Eastern Health in general.
• Experience in undergraduate teaching and participation in post graduate education activities.

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.

Those that are offered and/or start between January and April do not require an up to date vaccination for Influenza to progress providing they are aware of its requirement later in the year. Those that are offered and/or start between May and December require the up to date Influenza vaccination prior to offer.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!

• Mentor and Shadowing program 
• Access to discovery days across our 50 sites 
• Study and professional development leave 
• Friendly & supportive teams
• Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 
• Fitness Passport for work-life balance 
• Employee Assistance program accessible for you and your loved ones 
• Flexible working hours and excellent entitlements 
• Salary packaging options and an employee benefits scheme 
• Access to Private Health Insurance offers 
• Digital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi training 
• Cafes at all of our 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.

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 position description link

Contact Person: Sathya Rao

Contact Number: 9895 4965

Contact Email: sathya.rao@easternhealth.org.au

Job Posting End Date: 25/05/2026

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) | Medical Workforce Unit on (03) 9895 3469. [TA for Non Medical roles, MWU for Medical roles]

Click Here for the Candidate Guide also for help in our recruitment process!

Our Values in Action:

Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day