Job description
About the Role
The Grampians Region Health Service Partnership provides comprehensive health services that address the needs of our communities. We are committed to creating a safe and supportive environment for individuals and families affected by family violence. Our team works collaboratively with the wider service system to deliver innovative and effective solutions that support staff and patients experiencing violence.
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Regional Manager to lead our Family Violence program. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in health services, community outreach, and program management. This role involves overseeing the implementation and operation of the Family Violence Multi-Agency Risk Assessment and Management Framework across multiple regional and rural healthcare sites and will work in partnership with the Manager of Family Violence at Grampians Health.
Key Responsibilities
- Guide GRHSP sites in aligning with the MARAM Framework and Family Violence and Child Information Sharing Schemes.
- Support and oversee the family violence response across the Grampians Region, addressing systemic issues and implementing solutions.
- Assist site portfolio holders in aligning with regional health services and meeting key deliverables within MARAM Framework timelines.
- Integrate and sustain the MARAM Framework across health services using contemporary evidence.
- Provide regular updates to executives, DHHS, and the Implementation Team on project progress and timelines.
- Manage MARAM Framework training and offer expert advice to enhance family violence responses across regional health providers.
Skills, Qualifications & Experience
- Degree in a relevant social science or health-related discipline, such as social work, psychology, nursing, or human resources.
- Familiarity with the Family Violence Multi-Agency Risk Assessment and Management Framework and expertise in the Victorian family violence policy and service delivery environment.
- Proven experience in delivering family violence training, managing complex projects in a health setting, and engaging with diverse stakeholders.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with experience in leading and supporting teams, and proficiency in administrative tasks.
- Skilled in administration, project representation, and working across multiple sites; valid Driver’s Licence required.
- Adaptability, flexibility, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
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Interested?
Click “Apply Now” or if you wish to discuss the role prior to applying, contact Meredith Theobald, Deputy Chief Nursing & Midwifery Officer on 0403602840 for a confidential discussion.
We’re actively seeking candidates for this role and will review applications as they are submitted. Applications will close when the position is filled.
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
- Flexible work arrangements and purchase leave opportunities
- Salary packaging for living expenses such as rent/mortgage plus meals, entertainment & holidays
- Access to Staff Fitness program
- 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+.
