Operations Manager Acute Bed B...

Latrobe Regional Health is a leading provider of health care services across the Gippsland Region

Are you seeking a rewarding and diverse Operations Manager (2IC) Acute and Bed Based Mental Health role in a leading regional hospital? Join the Mental Health Services Team at Latrobe Regional Health, where we value our employees by providing a safe and supportive workplace culture that enables you to thrive. 

Latrobe Regional Health (LRH) is looking for an Operations Manager (2IC) Acute and Bed Based Mental Health to join our growing team on a fixed term full-time.

About the Role

Latrobe Regional Health is seeking an experienced and motivated Operations Manager (Second in Charge) to support the General Manager, Acute and Bed Based Mental Health in leading high quality, person centred and recovery focused care.

This pivotal role provides operational oversight and leadership across Latrobe Regional Health’s Acute and Bed Based Mental Health program, which includes:
the Emergency Department, Psychiatric Emergency Care Team, Flynn Adult Inpatient Unit, Macalister Aged Care Unit, Electroconvulsive Therapy, Prevention and Recovery Care Service, Community Residential Care Unit, Agnes Parent and Infant Unit, Secure Extended Care Unit, and Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drugs Hub and Youth Prevention and Recovery Care Units.

You will work closely with Unit Managers, supporting service operations, bed flow management, rostering, onboarding and quality initiatives, while contributing to the broader transformation of mental health services in Gippsland.

Key Responsibilities

• Support effective bed flow management and operational coordination.
• Assist in achieving performance and financial targets.
• Support Unit Managers in workforce planning, rostering and reporting.
• Drive quality, safety and risk management frameworks.
• Contribute to Latrobe Regional Health’s implementation of the Mental Health Royal Commission recommendations.
• Provide leadership coverage for the General Manager when required.

Working Together | We will respond to challenges together to create a safe, quality health services

About you

You are a compassionate, proactive leader with a deep understanding of acute and bed-based mental health care. You excel in managing people, systems and resources, and thrive in dynamic, multidisciplinary environments.

Essential qualifications and experience:

• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (as a Registered Nurse, Psychologist or Occupational Therapist), or eligibility for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (Social Work).
• Minimum three years of experience in acute or bed-based mental health.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Sound understanding of Victorian public mental health operations and clinical governance.

Desirable:

• Postgraduate qualifications in Mental Health or Health Management.
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage change and resolve complex issues.

Latrobe Regional Health offers a range of benefits including:

• Salary packaging up to $9,000 per annum.
• Meals/Entertainment benefit up to $2,650 per annum.
• Encouragement for professional development and ongoing education.
• A range of social club activities, discounts and diverse workplace activities.
• Free access to our Staff Wellbeing Centre offering health education and wellbeing
• Access to discounted gym membership and fitness services through Fitness Passport Services.

Interested about this exciting opportunity, but want more information? We encourage you to contact Mike Gatsi, Executive Director Mental Health via email: Mike.Gatsi@lrh.com.au for a confidential discussion.

Please click here for a copy of the Position Description

About us

Located in the picturesque region of Gippsland, Latrobe Regional Health (LRH) offers the perfect balance between career and lifestyle. Enjoy easy access to Melbourne, stunning beaches, majestic mountains, and serene lakes. With flexible working hours, you can make the most of what Gippsland has to offer.

LRH cares for a population of about 300,000 and is the regional provider of specialist services. Our catchment covers 42,000 square kilometres, from Phillip Island to Mallacoota in the far east of Victoria. LRH offers cardiac care, surgery, medical, renal, emergency care, aged care, women's and children's services, pharmacy, allied health and rehabilitation. Medical and radiation oncology are offered by the Gippsland Cancer Care Centre.

Now is an exciting time to join the LRH team, with the $223.5 million expansion completed in March 2024, offering improved maternity and paediatric facilities, larger intensive care unit, increased medical and surgical beds and additional operating theatres.

Diversity and inclusion

We embrace workforce diversity and actively encourage applications from across our community including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with linguistically diverse backgrounds, people of all genders and gender identities and people with disabilities. LRH's Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer is available to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants and can be contacted via email: AboriginalHealthUnit@lrh.com.au  

How to apply

Join us in our mission to provide exceptional healthcare services to our community. Apply today and make a difference in the lives of our patients and their families. Please click the APPLY button to be directed to our Careers page for direct application. Applications should include a cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria and current resume.

Applications close: 1 December 2025

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Before commencement, the successful applicant will

Provide evidence of an original and valid National Police Record Check, an employee Working with Children Check, and a current season influenza vaccine (if applicable to work area), unless a valid medical exemption applies.