Manager - Agile Psychological Medicine (APM) Clinics

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• Agile Psychological Medicine (APM) Clinics Lead the future of psychological care at Monash Mental Health About the APM Clinics Monash Health Psychology is seeking an exceptional senior psychologist to lead our Agile Psychological Medicine (APM) Clinics — an innovative, psychology-led service that is transforming how people access mental health care. Working across the Mental Health Program, the APM Clinics provide rapid, evidence-based psychological intervention for people presenting with acute mental health needs, including suicidal distress and complex conditions. Our multidisciplinary teams bring together psychology, psychiatry and social work expertise, with a strong focus on Feedback Informed Treatment (FIT) so that consumer feedback and outcomes shape every aspect of care.

About the role

This is a rare opportunity to lead one of Victoria’s most innovative public health psychology services. As Manager of the Agile Psychological Medicine Clinics (Grade 4 Psychologist), you will oversee a large, predominantly psychology workforce across multiple sites. You will shape the strategic direction of the APM Clinics while ensuring outstanding clinical care, operational excellence and continuous improvement through a clear research agenda.

In this permanent, full-time leadership role you will: Lead and inspire a highly skilled multidisciplinary team of psychologists, psychiatrists and social workers Drive an innovative, evidence-based model of care centred on Feedback Informed Treatment (FIT) Champion research, quality improvement and service innovation Influence workforce development and strategic service planning Build strong partnerships across Monash Health and the broader mental health sector Make a genuine difference for people experiencing acute mental health challenges About You You are an experienced manager and influential psychologist who thrives in leadership and is passionate about delivering exceptional mental health care.

You will bring: Significant management and leadership experience in public mental health or complex healthcare settings, with a proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and deliver high-performing clinical services Expertise in workforce leadership, service improvement, and implementing Feedback Informed Treatment (FIT) or other outcome-focused models of care Outstanding communication and stakeholder engagement skills, combined with a genuine commitment to innovation, evidence-based practice, and better outcomes for consumers Essential Requirements Current AHPRA registration as a Psychologist Endorsement in Clinical or Forensic Psychology Psychology Board of Australia approved Supervisor status Extensive post-registration experience as a psychologist (minimum 8 years) Demonstrated management and people leadership experience Proven business and performance delivery capabilities Why You’ll Love Working Here This is more than a leadership role — it’s a chance to shape the future of public mental health.

At Monash Health you will enjoy: Leading one of Australia’s most innovative psychology-led mental health services The opportunity to influence strategy, service design and clinical excellence across a large health service Working alongside passionate, highly respected multidisciplinary clinicians and leaders Access to exceptional professional development, research and leadership opportunities Salary packaging to maximise your take-home pay Fitness Passport, wellbeing initiatives and a range of employee benefits A collaborative culture where innovation, compassion and continuous improvement are genuinely valued Next Steps For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Christine Miller, Director of Psychology, on 0418 318 012.

Position Description can be found here As part of your application, please respond to the questions listed in the Key Selection Criteria document found here and upload the completed document in addition to your CV and cover letter. Our Culture and Values At Monash Health, our people are at the heart of everything we do.

Our culture is inclusive, supportive and future-focused, underpinned by clear values and a commitment to continuous improvement. We are Full Hearted, Open Minded and All In — enabling excellent service delivery and a positive experience for every candidate and employee. We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity and are committed to patient safety, fairness, equity, diversity and Child Safe Standards.

Our teams play a critical role in bringing our new strategy to life, challenging traditional approaches, embracing innovation, and ensuring every appointment reflects our commitment to equity, transparency and excellence. You’ll be encouraged to share ideas, contribute to improvement initiatives, and grow alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about what they do.

We are Full Hearted, Open Minded and All In, enabling excellent service delivery and a positive candidate and employee experience every time . We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards.

How to Apply Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’ Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date. Applications Close: 2nd November 2026