Job Description

Are you an experienced mental health professional looking for a rewarding and challenging role? Join South West Healthcare as a Senior Mental Health Clinician - Mental Health and Police (MHAP) and work alongside Victoria Police to provide timely, community-based mental health care, support individuals and families, and help reduce pressure on Emergency Departments.

Within this role, you will:

• Provide in-person and telehealth mental health assessments and interventions.
• Support Police in Warrnambool, Portland, Hamilton, Camperdown, and surrounding areas.
• Deliver brief, community-based interventions using trauma-informed approaches
• Assist with direct admissions to mental health beds where required
• Provide training and education to build cross-sector understanding
• Document actions and outcomes accurately

For more information, please refer to the position description.

 Position overview

• Employment Type: Full Time, Ongoing (80 hours per fortnight) with a monthly accrued day off Working a 7-day roster between 1:00 pm - 9:30 pm.
• 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

• Registered Nurse, Allied Health, or Psychologist with relevant AHPRA or association registration.
• Extensive experience in mental health service provision (5-8+ years depending on discipline).
• Expertise in community-based psychiatric triage, assessment, treatment, and support.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022, family violence legislation, and Aboriginal mental health frameworks.
• Ability to work independently, manage complex cases, and collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team.
• A current Victorian driver's license.

 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 5 October 2025. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.

Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Victoria's Public Mental Health Services Enterprise Agreement 2020-2024 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

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