Position overview

• Employment Type: Full Time, Ongoing (80 hours per fortnight) with a monthly ADO
• Location: Warrnambool Campus

This position is based in Warrnambool; however, the Older Adult Mental Health and Wellbeing Service (OAMHWS) provides coverage across the regional areas of Hamilton, Portland, and Camperdown. As a result, travel across these locations will be a requirement of the role.

• Classification: Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 4, Social Worker Grade 4, Occupational Therapist Grade 4 or Psychologist Grade 3
• Salary Range: $108,279 - $130,603 per annum, plus superannuation

About the role

Ready to combine your advanced clinical skills with leadership opportunities and make a lasting difference in older adults' mental health?

Our Older Adults Mental Health & Wellbeing Service (OAMHS) supports people aged 65 and over to live well, remain connected, and recover with dignity. We are a community‑based, multidisciplinary service providing comprehensive mental health assessment, treatment, psychoeducation and recovery‑focused care.

As a Senior Clinician, you will play a key leadership role within the team, working alongside the Team Leader and Consultant Psychiatrist to coordinate clinical service delivery and support best practice care. You will also provide clinical guidance, contribute to service development, and help foster a collaborative, supportive team culture.

This is an excellent opportunity to combine hands on clinical work with leadership responsibilities while being part of a respected and passionate team.

What you bring

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and AHPRA registration (where required) or eligibility for professional association membership.
• At least 5 years' experience in mental health service provision.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong skills in mental health assessment, risk management, and evidence-based interventions.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and supervisory capabilities.
• Sound knowledge of relevant legislation, policy frameworks and contemporary mental health practice.
• Current and valid driver's licence.

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 Wednesday, 21 October 2026. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.

Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) Single Interest Employer Agreement 2024-2028 or 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.

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