Director - Older Youth Service Development Mental Health

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Melbourne, Victoria, Australia St Vincent's Health Australia Full time
Director - Older Youth Service Development Mental Health

St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne is seeking a visionary and strategic mental health leader to join as the inaugural Director – Older Youth Service Development, Mental Health. In this newly created role, you will lead the development, implementation, and governance of an innovative clinical Model of Care for young people aged 18–25.

Responsibilities
  • Drive the implementation of a best-practice Model of Care for older youth
  • Provide strategic and operational leadership across all older youth clinical teams
  • Oversee clinical governance and quality outcomes for this service stream
  • Collaborate across disciplines to ensure consumer-centred, evidence-based care
  • Lead service development and continuous improvement initiatives in partnership with key stakeholders
About You
  • Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery or equivalent
  • Fellowship of The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) or equivalent
  • Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
  • Minimum of 6 years' clinical experience in mental health, with significant leadership exposure
  • Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and drive service transformation
  • Experience working within Area Mental Health & Wellbeing Services
What We Offer
  • Salary packaging – increase your take-home pay
  • Access to Employee Assistance Program
  • Fitness Passport – discounted access to 400+ gyms and wellness facilities
  • Ongoing training, development and leadership opportunities
  • Inclusive and values-driven workplace culture
About Us

The St Vincent's Mental Health and Addiction Medicine Program (MHAM) delivers acute and community-based services across Yarra and Boroondara, including Tier 5 services for older youth aged 18–25. As part of St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne, a leading tertiary teaching hospital and a member of St Vincent's Health Australia, we are committed to excellence, compassion, and social justice in all we do.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for this role. Shortlisting will commence immediately. For a confidential chat, contact Dominika Baetens or Brad Wynne at the details in the original posting.

Closing Date: 6 September 2025 11:59pm


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