Position overview

• Employment Type: Part time (32 hours per fortnight), On going position
• Location: Warrnambool Campus
• Classification: Psychiatric Enrolled Nurse Level 3
• Salary Range: $84,224.40 - $89,835.20 pro rata, plus superannuation

About the role

South West Healthcare (SWH) is seeking applications from suitably qualified Psychiatric Enrolled Nurses to join our Mental Health team.

In this role, you will apply your clinical knowledge and expertise to support the assessment, planning and delivery of evidence-based care for consumers experiencing mental illness and complex mental health needs. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will provide recovery-oriented care and contribute to positive outcomes for consumers, their families and carers across inpatient and community settings.

What you bring

You are an experienced and compassionate Enrolled Nurse with a passion for mental health care and a commitment to delivering person-centred, recovery-focused practice. You have demonstrated experience providing care and support to consumers with complex mental health needs and are confident working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary environment.

You will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, sound clinical judgement, and a strong understanding of contemporary mental health practice, relevant legislation and professional standards. The ability to build therapeutic relationships, work effectively as part of a team, and contribute to a positive consumer experience is essential.

To be successful, you will have:

• Current registration with AHPRA as an Enrolled Nurse with Medication Endorsement.
• Demonstrated experience in a mental health setting or other complex care environment.
• The ability to deliver safe, high-quality, recovery-oriented care.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with consumers, carers and multidisciplinary teams.

Highly regarded:

• Previous experience in inpatient and/or community mental health services.
• Additional mental health qualifications, training or professional development.

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 and include a cover letter and resume by Sunday 29 November 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 is 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