Are you a passionate and dedicated Mental Health Clinician looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact? At South West Healthcare (SWH), we are committed to delivering high quality, consumer centred mental health support across the South West region of Victoria. Join our collaborative, multidisciplinary team, where innovation and excellence in care are at the core of everything we do.

As a Mental Health Clinician within our specialist Mental Health team at our Camperdown Campus, you will play a vital role in providing comprehensive, evidence based support to consumers, families, and carers. Using a trauma informed and recovery oriented approach, you will ensure individuals receive the treatment, care, and assistance they need to achieve their personal recovery goals.

 Position Overview

• Employment Type: Permanent full-time and part-time positions available (minimum 0.6 FTE).
• Location: Based in Camperdown, Victoria.
• Classification: Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 3, Occupational Therapist Grade 2, Social Worker Grade 2, or Psychologist Grade 2
• Salary Range: $88,030 - $106,906 per annum pro rata, plus superannuation

 What You'll Bring

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Mental Health Clinician who is committed to delivering high-quality care. The successful candidate will:

• Provide clinical and non-clinical treatment as part of both short-term and long-term case management.
• Deliver individualised, person-centred care tailored to the unique needs of individuals with complex mental health conditions.
• Work collaboratively with consumers, families, carers, and community supports to promote holistic and coordinated care.
• Maintain clear and consistent communication with multidisciplinary teams, healthcare professionals, families, and other key stakeholders.
• Advocate for consumers, ensuring they have access to essential community resources, programs, and services that support recovery and well-being.

 Qualifications & Requirements

• Relevant qualification in Psychiatric Nursing, Psychology, Social Work, or Occupational Therapy.
• Registration with AHPRA, where applicable.
• Social Workers must be eligible for registration with AASW.

 What we offer

You will enjoy benefits such as:

• Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing, and additional superannuation contributions.
• Regional mental health workforce incentive relocation grant
• 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.

This position may be eligible for an incentive payment covering rent, childcare, relocation costs, and more, as part of the new workforce and incentive grants program administered by Rural Agency Workforce Victoria (RWAV).

Who we are

As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and SWH is the major specialist referral centre for the Barwon South West sub-region, and provides a comprehensive range of acute, sub-acute, specialist, community, mental health and aged services.

North of the Great Ocean Road, Camperdown lies within the “Lakes and Craters” region of the Corangamite Shire. The idyllic rural community boasts a thriving agricultural industry and considered the gateway to the 12 Apostles Gourmet Trail.  To learn about the vibrant town and region please visit: https://www.visitvictoria.com/Regions/Great-Ocean-Road/Destinations/Camperdown

How to apply

Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Sunday 1 June 2025. Please indicate your preference to be considered for part time or full-time hours (or both) and 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 2020-2024 or Medical Scientist, Pharmacist and Psychologist 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
• Current Immunisation status

Note: If you experience any difficulties with this website, please email: humanresources@swh.net.au