Mental Health Clinician - Youth

Looking for a lifestyle change? Join a workplace that’s both friendly and welcoming! Located in the beautiful Great South Coast, South West Healthcare offers a comprehensive range of medical, surgical, and psychiatric services. Serving over 110,000 residents, we provide 282 beds and a wide array of primary and community services.
Warrnambool features excellent sports facilities, educational opportunities from preschool to university, and a vibrant social and cultural scene. Explore the award-winning foreshore promenade—a 5.7km coastal path with stunning views stretching from the breakwater to the Hopkins River mouth.

Position overview

• Employment Type: Permanent full-time position with a monthly ADO
• Location: Warrnambool Campus
• Classification & Salary Range (pro rata + superannuation):
  • Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 3: $108,836 - $120,874
  • Occupational Therapist Grade 3: $92,944.80 - $106,834
  • Social Worker Grade 3: $92,944 - $106,834
  • Psychologist Grade 2: $94,478.80 - $106,906.80

About the role

Join a team that values your contribution and empowers you to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people.

We are seeking Mental Health Clinicians to deliver evidence-based, developmentally appropriate care to young people aged 12-25 and their families. In this role, you will support positive mental health outcomes through collaborative, integrated care alongside primary health providers and the broader mental health sector.

Mental Health Clinicians will:

• Provide direct clinical services to individuals and groups.
• Deliver consultation and secondary support to sector partners, including General Practitioners and Paediatricians.
• Contribute to community development, mental health promotion, and education initiatives.

What you bring

• A Registered Psychiatric Nurse with registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency as a registered nurse and have at least 2 years' experience in the provision of mental health services. It would be desirable to have a Post Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing or completion of a specialist undergraduate Mental Health Nursing program.
• An Occupational Therapist with a Degree in Occupational Therapy and registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Registration Agency.
• A Social Worker with a Degree in Social Work & eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.
• A Psychologist who has registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency as a Psychologist, or a Provisional Psychologist completing a 5+1 program for psychology are supported and eligible to apply.
• Strong understanding of recovery-oriented practice and trauma-informed care.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and written skills, with the ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively.
• Proven ability to work both autonomously and within a team, demonstrating initiative, sound judgement, and problem-solving skills.
• High level of organisation, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment.

What we offer

You will enjoy benefits such as:

• Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions
• Internal and external professional development opportunities
• Ongoing clinical supervision
• A range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs
• Excellent terms and conditions of employment

Who we are

As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community. Learn more about SWH here.

SWH is the largest health service in South West Victoria, providing acute, mental health, rehabilitation, and aged care together with an extensive range of primary and community health services across the South West catchment. SWH is the lead agency for the South West Local Health Service Network, presenting an exciting opportunity for SWH to provide strong leadership and support across the entire region. With a population of 39,000 and a catchment of 100,000 Warrnambool is the regional centre to Victoria's Great South Coast.

To learn about the vibrant town and region please visit: http://www.warrnambool.com/

How to apply

Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Saturday 19 September 2026. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.

Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Victorian Public Mental Health Services Enterprise Agreement 2024-2028 and Medical Scientists, Pharmacists and Psychologists Victorian Public Sector (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2025.

The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:

• Police Record Check
• Employee Working with Children's Check, where required
• Current Immunisation status

South West Healthcare is an Equal Opportunities employer and commits to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity by providing a trusting workplace that are safe, respectful and inclusive of all individuals, and that our workplaces reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community. We are committed to The Child Safe Standards, which aim to protect children and young people.

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