Program Manager Family Violence

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 focussed 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 hours per fortnight
• Located at Frankston but required to work across all program sites
• Classification: Grade 4 Social Worker Years 1 - 4 (SC53 - SC46*) or Grade 4 Psychologist Years 1 - 5 (PM1 - PM5*) plus super

The Team & Role

Join Bayside Health's Family Violence Program at Peninsula Care Group, a dynamic and multidisciplinary team committed to creating safer communities. Our services span a comprehensive network—including The Orange Door, Men's Behaviour Change Programs, and innovative partnerships—focused on addressing the drivers of family violence and supporting impacted individuals and families.

As Program Manager, you will lead the strategic and operational delivery of these vital services, ensuring high-quality, trauma-informed and family-violence-informed care. You'll oversee day-to-day program operations, clinical governance, and service performance while fostering a positive, psychologically safe culture that supports staff wellbeing, reflective practice and accountability

This is a pivotal leadership role where you will drive service excellence, strengthen partnerships across the sector, and champion innovative, evidence-based responses to family violence—making a meaningful impact on the safety and wellbeing of the community.

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Skills & Experience Required

• A minimum bachelor's degree-level qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Social Science or a related field.
• Minimum demonstrated leadership and management experience (5 years) within family violence, health, social and/or community services programs
• Demonstrated advanced knowledge of the Family Violence service system including relevant issues, legislation, policy frameworks, and best practice approaches
• Proven ability to lead, supervise and develop multidisciplinary teams supporting a positive, accountable and psychologically safe workplace culture ∙ Demonstrated advanced financial management skills including budget oversight, reporting and resource management
• Innovative strategic planning skills
• Proven interpersonal skills and a strong ability to build relationships and partnerships to further agency objectives and improve client outcomes
• Extensive experience in service planning, program development, implementation, monitoring and continuous improvement within a funded service model

Please see position description for full key selection criteria.

Benefits

• Step into state-of-the-art facilities
• Take advantage of low-cost onsite parking
• Boost your take-home pay with generous salary packaging & novated leasing
• Unlock exclusive discounts at top retailers and dining spots
• Stay fit with access to premium gyms via Fitness Passport
• Feel supported with our holistic Employee Assistance Program
• Join a vibrant, collaborative team led by passionate leaders

Next Steps

For role specific information please contact Allen Curry at ******@phcn.vic.gov.au

If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact the Talent Acquisition Team at ***************@phcn.vic.gov.au or 03 9784 2*** (option 1).

The role ceases advertising on Tuesday 22 September 2026. Please note that applications will be considered upon receipt and that this job posting may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Applicants must provide a Cover Letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria to be considered for the role.

Thank you for your interest in this role. Bayside Health (Peninsula Health Care Group) is regularly advertising positions across the health service so please take the time to review other relevant opportunities by going to https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/

Additional Information

Bayside Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We encourage applications from individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We also provide a safe and supportive workplace for people with all abilities.

To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit: https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-preparing-employment/

*Please refer to the Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021 - 2026 or Medical Specialists (Victorian Public Health Sector) (AMA Victoria/ASMOF) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2022 - 2026 salary circular for salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience. For further information on salary range classifications and grading please refer to the following page: https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-with-us/salary-rates/

It is strongly recommended that individuals in this role remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations.

Join Bayside Health and help us to deliver healthy lives for everyone, through sustainable, innovative, compassionate care.