Compliance Officer - Mental Health

Monash Health exists to reimagine care, so that people can live their best lives. 

We provide safe and equitable care, for every stage of life, delivered with world-leading expertise and over 175 years of experience. 

As a leading academic health service, we're committed to providing tomorrow's care today by integrating research, teaching and training into everyday practice. 

Our team of 24,000 people are full hearted, open minded and all in. Together, we provide more than 250 integrated services for every stage of life at over 50 locations and in the community across south-east Melbourne, Victoria, serving 1.2 million residents in the South Metro Local Health Service Network.

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We’re seeking a Compliance Officer to support statutory obligations under the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022 across our Mental Health Program. 

About the Role 

In this role, you’ll provide specialist advice, coordinate Mental Health Tribunal processes, monitor restrictive practices, and support compliance audits and reporting. You’ll work closely with clinical teams, Tribunal Officers, leadership groups and external agencies to ensure consistent, rights‑based practice.

• Support compliance with the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022 

• Coordinate and quality‑check Mental Health Tribunal documentation 

• Monitor and report on restrictive practices across clinical settings 

• Contribute to audits, data reviews and improvement initiatives 

• Identify emerging compliance risks and escalate appropriately 

• Collaborate with Informatics and BI teams to strengthen data systems 

• Provide guidance to Tribunal and Audit Officers 

About You 

You bring strong judgement, attention to detail and a commitment to safe, ethical mental health care. You have experience in compliance, governance, legal or regulatory roles, ideally within healthcare or the public sector. You’re confident analysing data, interpreting legislation and supporting multidisciplinary teams. 

Qualifications: 

• Tertiary qualification in health, law, social sciences, public administration, business, compliance or similar; or equivalent experience 

• Knowledge of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022 (or ability to rapidly acquire it) 

• Experience with statutory, tribunal or regulatory processes is highly valued 

Why Monash Health:

• Supportive, values‑driven team 

• Opportunities for professional development 

• Contribute to meaningful improvements in mental health care 

If you’re passionate about promoting, high‑quality mental health practice, we’d love to hear from you. 

Our Culture and Values 

At Monash Health, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our culture is inclusive, supportive and future-focused, underpinned by clear values and a commitment to continuous improvement. 

Our teams play a critical role in bringing our new strategy to life, challenging traditional approaches, embracing innovation, and ensuring every appointment reflects our commitment to equity, transparency and excellence. 

You’ll be encouraged to share ideas, contribute to improvement initiatives, and grow alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about what they do. 

We are Full Hearted, Open Minded and All In, enabling excellent service delivery and a positive candidate and employee experience every time. 

We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards.