Position overview

• Classification: Registered Psychiatric Nurse, Grade 4
• Permanent Part-Time and Full-time positions available
• Specify preferred hours in your application (part-time)
• Salary Range: $121,274.40 - $130,603.2 pro rata, plus superannuation + penalties
• The PARC RPN - Clinical Nurse Specialist Lead acts as the on-site manager outside of business hours, taking responsibility for staff, consumers, visitors and the overall service when the Manager is not rostered.

About the role

Step into a dynamic and supportive clinical environment where your expertise will make a real difference. At Ngootyoong PARC, you will deliver recovery-focused, evidence-based care to consumers with complex mental health needs, while also supporting their families and carers. Working in a home-like, therapeutic setting, you will play a key role in assessment, care planning and multidisciplinary collaboration to support positive recovery outcomes.

Ngootyoong PARC provides recovery-oriented, sub-acute mental health care for individuals at risk of or experiencing serious mental illness. We offer short-term (up to 28 days) and medium-term (up to 6 months) residential programs, along with a two-week day program, to support recovery across biological, psychological, and social wellbeing.

What you bring

We are looking for a motivated Registered Psychiatric Nurse with:

• Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency as a registered nurse; and completion of either Post Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing or Masters of Mental Health Nursing (or other relevant Post Graduate Course) or completion of a specialist undergraduate Mental Health Nursing program; and at least 5 years' experience in the provision of mental health services.
• Demonstrated skills in delivering psychiatric and recovery-oriented care.
• Ability to work effectively in both inpatient and community settings.
• A strong commitment to supporting individuals with complex mental health needs and their families.
• Capability to thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

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 28 June 2026. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.

Please submit a resume and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria outlined in the position description. Applications must be submitted in full and will close on Sunday 28 June 2026; incomplete applications may not be considered.

 Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Victorian Public Mental Health Services Enterprise Agreement 2024-2028 with a Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 4

 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 are 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