Position overview

• Employment Type: Fixed Term, part-time (64 hours per fortnight) for 12 months, with opportunities for successful applicants to apply for permanent roles in Mental Health afterward.
• Location: Warrnambool Campus
• Classification: Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 2
• Salary Range: $81,733 - $104.390 pro rata, plus superannuation

About the role

We are excited to offer Registered Nurses a unique 12 month supernumerary opportunity within our Mental Health Services teams, with rotations across both Community and Acute Inpatient settings.

Facilitated by South West Healthcare (SWH), this innovative program supports registered nurses to build a strong foundation in mental health practice while working in a fully supported learning environment. You will gain experience across community based services (including specialist programs) and the Mental Health Acute Inpatient Unit (MHAIU).

Throughout the program, you will develop a broad understanding of mental health assessment and therapeutic interventions, with a strong focus on recovery oriented, trauma-informed, and family inclusive care. You will be supported through dedicated training, education, and clinical supervision designed to build confidence and specialist capability in mental health nursing.

What you bring

• Registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA (NMBA)
• Demonstrated competence in clinical nursing practice
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively at all levels
• Commitment to delivering high quality, patient centred care
• Experience working within a collaborative multidisciplinary team
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Understanding of relevant legislation, standards, and contemporary nursing practice

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 Sunday 31 May 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.

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.

Note: If you experience any difficulties using this website or require assistance at any stage of the recruitment process, please email: humanresources@swh.net.au