Job Description

Wellbeing Officer - Hospital Outreach Post-Suicidal Engagement (HOPE)

• Employment Type: Part Time, (56 hours per fortnight) Ongoing
• Location: Warrnambool Campus
• Classification: Welfare Worker Class 2
• Salary Range: $74,162.40 - $82,2971.20 pro rata, plus superannuation

About the role

Are you passionate about walking alongside people during some of life's most vulnerable moments?

South West Healthcare is seeking a compassionate and skilled Wellbeing Officer to join our Hospital Outreach Post Suicidal Engagement (HOPE) Program. This is a meaningful opportunity to support individuals, families and carers following a suicide attempt or during periods of suicidal distress. Helping them move toward safety, recovery and reconnection.

Based at our Warrnambool Campus, you will join a dedicated and supportive multidisciplinary team delivering trauma-informed, recovery-oriented care across the South West Mental Health catchment.

Working closely with our Mental Health Community Support Service and clinical teams, you will:

• Provide psychosocial outreach support to people aged 16 years and over
• Collaboratively develop safety and wellbeing plans
• Support individuals to identify goals and build practical strategies for recovery
• Connect clients with community-based services and supports
• Deliver short-term, focused outreach support (up to three months)

This role offers variety, autonomy and the opportunity to build genuine therapeutic relationships that can make a lasting impact.

Some flexibility is required, with occasional work outside standard business hours (including weekends) to best meet client needs.

What you bring

• A relevant tertiary qualification in social or community services.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience supporting individuals in crisis or mental health concerns.
• Experience working under clinical or professional supervision.
• A strong commitment to trauma-informed and recovery oriented practice.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to work both independently and within a multidisciplinary team.
• Confidence using digital systems and maintaining accurate records.
• A current driver's licence (essential).

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 Sunday 5 April 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

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