General Manager, Mental Health, Family Violence & Community

Executive Role Transforming Community Health

• Newly created position
• Rapidly growing portfolio of services
• Advance strategic partnerships

 
The Position
Following a period of substantial growth in the provision of mental health, family violence and other community services, the organisation has created a new senior level position to support the next phase of development. Building on successes achieved to date, the newly created position of General Manager, Mental Health, Family Violence and Community will oversee the expansion of these programs, ensuring that they meet current and future community needs, are high quality, culturally appropriate, competitive, innovative and sustainable.
Reporting to the Chief Operations Officer, this General Manager position is part of the Executive and will lead a committed team to excel, by providing strong leadership, effective and inspirational people management and productive stakeholder relationships. Key responsibilities include the development of the recently consolidated mental health services to become an industry acknowledged leader and overseeing the increasing suite of family violence programs. Integral to the role, will be the capacity to effectively predict and navigate the complex public policy environment to secure outstanding service development outcomes for DPVH and our community.
The successful candidate will demonstrate a track record of strategic and operational success at a senior leadership level gained in an organisation delivering mental health and/or family violence services. They will have superior stakeholder engagement skills and will have been successful in the design and implementation of new service models to attract funding in new and existing programs. Presenting as dynamic and contemporary in approach, the values driven appointee will be capable of creating a culture where change is normalised and appreciated, and where teams are collaborative and accountable. Mental health clinical leadership experience would be advantageous.
The Organisation
DPV Health (DPVH) is one of Victoria’s largest and most comprehensive for-purpose community health organisations. It operates over 20 sites across Melbourne’s Northern Growth Corridor, a catchment of 500,000 people. With nearly 700 employees and volunteers, DPVH provides an extensive range of COVID response, medical, dental, early childhood/youth, allied health, disability and community services. Led by a highly skilled, visionary board and a dynamic, supportive CEO, this innovative organisation has transformed and grown substantially in the past two years. With a thriving culture, excellent networks and a great reputation, DPVH is well positioned for continued growth, expansion and success.
Values-based, high performing executive leaders are sought to join us on this exciting journey and contribute their expertise and innovation as part of a high functioning leadership team. This role will suit leaders who can drive a culture that brings to life DPVH’s values of inclusion, integrity, innovation, excellence & collaboration.
For more information on the organisation visit: www.dpvhealth.org.au
To apply – please click on ‘APPLY NOW’ using reference DPVmfc0721, addressing your cover letter and resume to Liz Jones or Deborah Komesaroff, of Fisher Leadership, or call 1300 347 437 for further information.