Job Description

Are you an experienced Mental Health professional passionate about supporting women and families during the perinatal period? South West Healthcare is excited to offer a unique opportunity for a Senior Clinician to join our Perinatal Emotional Health Program (PEHP) on a fixed-term basis until 2029.

About the role

This newly established position offers the chance to lead, coordinate, and deliver high-quality perinatal mental health services. You will work closely with the Director of Infant, Child and Youth Mental Health Services, the PEHP Psychiatrist, and a dedicated multidisciplinary team to make a genuine difference in the lives of local families.

As the Senior Clinician, you will:

• Lead and coordinate daily clinical practices and treatment planning within the PEHP team.
• Manage case allocations and oversee waitlists to ensure timely, equitable access to services.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions supporting women and families experiencing perinatal anxiety, depression, and other emotional health challenges.
• Provide expert consultation and liaison with key stakeholders, including midwifery departments, maternal and child health services, GPs, and community agencies.
• Represent PEHP at internal and external forums, including the weekly SWH Perinatal Allocation Meeting.
• Support and develop the PEHP team through supervision, mentoring, and professional development initiatives.
• Contribute to continuous improvement, policy development, and data reporting to ensure the highest standards of service delivery.

Position overview

• Employment Type: Fixed Term Full Time | 80 hours per fortnight with monthly ADO
• Contract until June 2029 | Department of Health Funded
• Location: Warrnambool Campus
• Classification and Salary Range (pro rata+ superannuation):

• Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 4: $112,465.60 - $121,113.20
• Social Worke Grade 3: $101,597.60 - $116,074.40
• Occupational Therapist Grade 3: $101,597.60 - $116,074.40
• Psychologist Grade 3: $108,279.60 - $123,905.60

What you bring

We are seeking a compassionate, motivated, and experienced clinician who can bring:

Relevant tertiary qualifications and professional registration:

• Nursing / Mental Health: AHPRA Registered Nurse with a postgraduate diploma or specialist undergraduate mental health nursing program; 5+ years experience
• Occupational Therapy: Degree + AHPRA registration; 7+ years experience
• Psychology: AHPRA registration; 7+ years experience
• Social Work: Degree + eligibility for AASW membership; 7+ years experience

Other essential experience and skills:

• Extensive experience in mental health services, ideally including perinatal anxiety and depression
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with mothers, babies, and families
• Proven skills in clinical care, leadership, and supervision within a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
• Flexibility, initiative, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, evolving environment

For the full list of selection criteria, please refer to the Position Description

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 respects all individuals and promote equity and inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, racial, cultural and religious backgrounds and socio- economic status.

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.

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 14 September 2025. 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 2020-2024, 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

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