Manager Bayside Health Carer Services

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 position
• Full time (80 hours per fortnight + monthly ADO) 
• Allied Health (AHM) Grade 4 or Nursing equivalent 
• Based at Caulfield Hospital (Alfred Care Group)
• Great staff benefits!

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and enthusiastic Manager to lead Carer Services across the Southern Metropolitan Region.

The Department

Bayside Health Carer Services (Carer Services) supports carers, the person being supported and care relationships in a client-centred, timely and responsive manner. Carer Services is funded by State and Commonwealth Governments to deliver multiple programs including phone support, in person support services, peer support, information and social activities to carers (including young carers) of people who are aged, living with dementia, have a disability or chronic illness, and/or mental illness. Carer Services sits within the Home, Acute and Community (HAC) program at the Alfred Care Group. Carer Services covers the southern metropolitan region from offices at Caulfield Hospital.

The Role

The Manager is responsible for ensuring the provision of high quality, integrated services to support Carers delivered through innovative and efficient service models in accordance with Bayside Health strategic directions and Commonwealth and State Government requirements. Key to the role is working in partnership with Holstep Health as part of the Carer Gateway Consortium to deliver Commonwealth funded Carer services.The Manager role includes accountability for the overall development, coordination and delivery of carer services. This position is responsible for monitoring the achievement of all operational and financial performance targets

Qualifications and Experience Required

• Tertiary qualifications in Health, Behavioural Science, Social Sciences or Welfare 
• Demonstrated management experience in a relevant community or health setting
• Experience in health, government or services sectors
• Understanding of the health care sector and Community services and funding arrangements
• Experience in managing a multidisciplinary team 
• Demonstrated understanding and awareness of issues facing carers and people from diverse communities
• Demonstrated ability to work in partnership across different organisations within the community and health sector

Staff benefits

• Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
• Onsite car & bike parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax!! *subject to availability
• Access for you and your family to an extensive network of health and fitness facilities through Fitness Passport membership
• Enjoy excellent onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred via ProSport (pre-tax memberships)
• Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services

If applicable, please specify specific requirements that you require in your cover letter or CV.

For enquiries regarding this role, please contact John Ashfield, Senior Manager Community Health Programs on (03) 9076 6666

Applications close 11pm AEST, Sunday 30th August 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.