Job Description

Position overview

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

                                          Part time applications welcome - please indicate preferred hours in your application

• 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

This position may be considered in conjunction with a job share arrangement alongside the separately advertised Senior Mental Health Clinician - Centralised Triage role. Applicants interested in this option are welcome to make contact for a confidential discussion.

About the Role

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.

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
• 2 protected non-clinical days per 4 weeks (pro rata for part time employees)
• 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 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 29 March 2026. 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 2025-2028 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

For further information please contact:

• Leanne Blain, Manager Referral Services on lblain2@swh.net.au

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