Manager Refugee Health and Wellbeing
Dandenong, VIC, AU, 3175
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Help shape the future of healthcare at Monash Health and embark on a rewarding career where your dedication makes a difference in people’s lives.
Manager Refugee Health and Wellbeing | Full-time Ongoing | Dandenong
About the Role
Are you a passionate and experienced healthcare leader looking to make a meaningful difference?
This is a rare opportunity to lead Monash Health's highly regarded Refugee Health and Wellbeing Program, a specialised service dedicated to improving health outcomes for refugees and people seeking asylum.
Based within Public Health and Priority Populations in Dandenong, you will provide strategic and operational leadership to a multidisciplinary team delivering innovative, culturally responsive and person-centred care. Working closely with internal and external stakeholders, you will drive service excellence, foster a positive team culture and shape the future direction of this impactful service.
In this role, you will:
- Lead a high-performing multidisciplinary team recognised for excellence in refugee and asylum seeker health
- Drive innovation, service improvement and evidence-based practice to deliver outstanding health outcomes
- Foster a positive, inclusive and supportive workplace culture focused on patient outcomes and staff wellbeing
- Build strong partnerships across Monash Health and the broader community
- Lead the delivery and growth of specialised programs that make a genuine difference in people's lives
This is more than a leadership role - it's an opportunity to influence health equity, champion vulnerable communities and leave a lasting impact on the lives of others.
About Us
Monash Health is a recognised leader in refugee health, committed to improving the health and wellbeing of refugees and people seeking asylum. Through a person-centred and culturally responsive approach, our Refugee Health and Wellbeing Service delivers high-quality care that supports individuals, families and communities to thrive. Guided by a social model of health, we are dedicated to advancing health equity and creating meaningful, lasting impact.
About You
You are an experienced and compassionate healthcare leader with a passion for improving health outcomes for vulnerable communities. With a strong clinical background and experience leading multidisciplinary teams, you bring a collaborative leadership style, strategic thinking and a commitment to service excellence.
You will also have:
- Experience leading health services or programs, ideally within refugee health, public health or other priority population settings
- An understanding of the social determinants of health and the barriers impacting equitable access to care
- Experience driving service improvement, innovation and evidence-based practice
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build trusted partnerships and influence positive outcomes
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to fostering inclusive, high-performing teams
- A current Victorian Driver Licence
In Return:
As a valued member of the Monash Health team, you’ll have access to a wide range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development, and career progression, including:
- Salary packaging – increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options
- Professional development – access to ongoing training, education, and leadership opportunities to support your career growth
- Supportive team environment – work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team that values innovation, compassion, and excellence
- Employee wellbeing – benefit from a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP), staff wellbeing initiatives, and a strong focus on work-life balance
- Career mobility – opportunities to work across Victoria’s largest public health service with a wide range of roles and career pathways
- Diverse and inclusive workplace – join an organisation that celebrates and embraces diversity and fosters a culture of respect and belonging
At Monash Health, you’ll be making a difference in the lives of individuals and communities while advancing your career in a leading healthcare organisation.
For a confidential discussion and to explore this opportunity further, please reach out to Matthew Yates, Operations Manager for Public Health and Priority Populations on 0436 689 752.
Position Description can be found here.
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.
How to Apply
Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’
Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date.
Applications close: 5 July, 2026.