Deputy Clinical Director - Mental Health Active Stream

Grampians Mental Health & Wellbeing Services invites applications for the position of Deputy Clinical Director, Active stream. We are seeking an experienced and dedicated professional to join our leadership team, steering our services to new heights of excellence in the Grampians region.

Role and Responsibilities

As the Deputy Clinical Director, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction, clinical and operational delivery of our community mental health services. Your expertise will be crucial in ensuring the provision of high-quality, client-centered care. Collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams, you will lead clinical initiatives, promote innovative practice, and drive performance improvements. Your leadership will be instrumental in fostering a culture of collaboration, compassion, and continuous learning.

Skills and experience

- FRANZCP.

- Demonstrated leadership and management skills in a healthcare setting.

- Strong understanding of mental health frameworks and policies.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

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Why Join Us?

Grampians Mental Health & Wellbeing Services is committed to transforming mental health care. By joining our team, you will contribute to progressive community-based initiatives and be part of a supportive environment that values professional growth and well-being.

Apply Now

If you are passionate about mental health and ready to take on a leadership role, we would love to hear from you. Submit your application along with a cover letter detailing your suitability for this exciting opportunity.

If you wish to discuss the role prior to applying, contact Dr Anoop Raveendra Nair Lalitha – Clinical Director Mental Health on (03) 5320 4866.

Become a leader in mental health care, making a real difference in the Grampians. Join us.

Job Applications close: 12th October 2025

About Grampians Health
Grampians Health provides healthcare to a large region at our campuses based in Ballarat, Dimboola, Edenhope, Horsham and Stawell. 

Our mission is to deliver sustainable healthcare tailored to evolving community and workforce needs. We strive to enhance services and careers, providing quality healthcare to rural and regional communities. Joining Grampians Health means being part of a diverse team, with a variety of career opportunities in acute, maternity, mental health, allied health, aged care and support services.

Culture & Benefits 

At Grampians Health, we recognise our staff are our greatest asset.  We are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for our staff, patients, residents, visitors, volunteers and contractors at all sites.

• Flexible work arrangements and purchase leave opportunities
• Salary packaging for living expenses such as rent/mortgage plus meals, entertainment & holidays
• Access to Fitness Passport membership
• Staff rewards and recognition programs

Ballarat Region

Ballarat is the largest centre in Western Victoria and the state’s fastest growing inland city.  Dubbed Australia’s most liveable city in 2020, Ballarat is home to first class education, fine dining and boutique shopping.  Uniquely located within easy access to Melbourne, Geelong, Bendigo and the Western district, Ballarat is blessed with some of Australia’s most significant heritage buildings and natural landscapes. To learn more about Ballarat click here - Visit Ballarat

Diversity and Inclusion
All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police records check, immunisation clearance and Working with Children check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check.

All employees must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required, which at a minimum is a surgical mask. Additional PPE requirements are role-dependent.

Grampians Health is a child safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Grampians Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (or questioning), intersex and asexual LGBTQIA+.