Job Description

Position Details

• Employment Type: Permanent Part-Time (64 hours per fortnight)
• Classification: Psychiatric Enrolled Nurse Level 3
• Salary Range: $81,770 – $87,219.60 (pro rata) + superannuation
• Part-Time Applicants: Please indicate your preferred hours in your cover letter

About the role

South West Healthcare (SWH) is seeking a permanent part-time or full-time Psychiatric Enrolled Nurse (Level 3) with medication endorsement to join the Ngootyoong Prevention and Recovery Centre (PARC).

In this role, you will utilise your clinical knowledge and expertise to assess, plan, and deliver evidence-based care to consumers experiencing complex mental health needs. You will also provide support to families and carers, working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team under the guidance of a Registered Psychiatric Nurse (Clinical Specialist Lead).

This position operates on a rotating 7-day roster, including day, evening, and weekend shifts.

About Ngootyoong PARC

Ngootyoong PARC provides recovery-oriented mental health care in a safe, home-like residential setting.

The service supports individuals who are experiencing, or at risk of developing, serious mental illness by offering:

• Short-term stays (up to 28 days)
• Medium-term stays (up to 6 months)
• Day program placements

Our focus is on strengthening each consumer's biological, psychological, and social wellbeing to support recovery and independence.

What you bring

• Demonstrated experience delivering mental health care in inpatient and/or community settings
• Strong ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Sound understanding of relevant legislation, regulations, and contemporary mental health practices
• Current AHPRA registration as an Enrolled Nurse with medication endorsement

Enrolled Nurses with extensive experience in other complex care settings are encouraged to apply.

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 South West 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

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 12 July 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 the appropriate classification Enrolled Nurse Level 3. 

The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:

• Police Record Check
• Employee Working with Children's Check
• 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.

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