Centre Manager, Headspace Elsternwick & Syndal

Bayside Health

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

• Permanent Full Time (80 hrs/fn + ADO)
• Based in Elsternwick with travel to Bentleigh and Syndal
• Grade 6 Social Worker, Occupational Therapist, Registered Psychiatric Nurse
• Lead innovative headspace mental health centres that are making a real difference in the community!

What's in it for you

• Great team culture and working environment leading salaried and Medicare funded Mental Health and other clinicians, community awareness and administrative staff
• Professional development opportunities and regular management and professional supervision
• Make a difference and create innovative services with, and for, young people and their families in community

About us

headspace offers a ‘one stop shop’ for young people aged 12 -25 and their families who may be experiencing mental health challenges. Providing an opportunity for young people to receive help early and promote a 'no wrong door' approach to supporting young people and their families through the provision of GPs, counsellors, Alcohol & other Drug workers and Vocational and Educational support.

Alfred Health is the lead agency for this program and offers the opportunity to work in a growing dynamic healthcare environment. 

What you’ll be doing

As Manager and part of a National network of centres, you will lead and support community, youth and family engagement as well as fostering high quality services and information provided by clinicians, community awareness and admin staff.

You will also be implementing a new and innovative approach to volunteering with the @ease youth participation model that will focus on improving young people’s access and engagement with the service. 

You will bring  experience in working in mental health, as well as experience in community engagement, health promotion and education, public health behavioural/social sciences, and communications.

About you

Essential

• Qualifications in Social Work, Occupational Therapy or Mental Health Nursing.
• Leadership experience and/or qualifications
• Facilitation and public speaking skills
• Demonstrated experience working with people with mental health, alcohol and other drug, and other social issues
• Demonstrated experience coordinating and facilitating group programs, events and activities within a community setting
• Experience with social media as a communication tool
• Australian working rights
• Current Influenza vaccination
• Current Victorian Driver's License
• Current Working with Children Check or willing to obtain one and be willing to undergo a Background Check

Desirable

• Volunteer recruitment, training and coordination

Other benefits

• Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
• Onsite car (subject to availability) and bike parking opportunities
• Frequent professional development opportunities and regular professional supervision
• Located close to public transport and cafes

If this opportunity sounds like it is for you, click the APPLY button, including your resume and cover letter. 

For more information regarding the position, Glenda Pedwell 0438 509 453

Applications close: 11pm AEDT, Monday 2nd November 2026.

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.