Dr Groves is the Chief Psychiatrist for Tasmania, a role he commenced in November 2017. Prior to this he was the Chief Psychiatrist and Director of Mental Health Policy with the Department of Health and Ageing in South Australia. He has extensive experience in the mental health sector, having led mental health programs in Queensland and Western Australia as well as undertaking the statutory role of Chief Psychiatrist in Western Australia. Dr Groves is committed to contributing his knowledge and expertise to shaping mental health policy and clinical practice in Tasmania and working on the implementation of initiatives under the Tasmanian Suicide Prevention Strategy.