Senior Mental Health Clinician - Centralised (Registered Psychiatric Nurse)

Are you a medical practitioner with great experience and skills within Mental Health? Looking to join a values-driven organisation dedicated to its local community? This position may be your next career opportunity!
Located within Warrnambool, voted as a finalist in the 2024 Victorian Top Tourist Town Award, South West Healthcare (SWH) is seeking suitable qualified and experienced Senior Mental Health Clinicians to join our Centralised Triage team. The team provides mental health screening assessments and directs care to the most appropriate team for assessment and treatment or provides warm referrals to an appropriate provider if mental health services are not best placed to be provided.

Where we are 

Warrnambool is located on Peek Whurrong and Kirrae Whurrung lands of the Eastern Maar/Gunditjmara nations. A vibrant and dynamic community that is home to over 35,000 people, Warrnambool has an enviable mix of seaside location, culture and heritage while being a contemporary city.

With outstanding access to sporting, education (pre-school to university) and transport facilities you can enjoy a full calendar of events, attractions and social activities for all ages.

To learn about the vibrant town and region please visit:

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.

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.

About the role

South West Healthcare (SWH) is seeking suitable qualified and experienced Senior Mental Health Clinicians, to join our Centralised Triage team.  The team provides mental health screening assessments and directs care to the most appropriate team for assessment and treatment or provides warm referral to an appropriate provider if mental health services are not best placed to meet the need. 

As Senior Clinician, you will be responsible for providing recovery oriented and trauma informed mental health triage and provide clinical support and leadership to colleagues within in the centralised triage team across a 24/7 roster.

This is a Permanent Full-Time position (80 hours per fortnight) with a monthly ADO. Part time positions are also available if preferred by successful candidates.

This position is eligible for an incentive payment for rent, childcare, relocation costs and more, as part of the new workforce and incentive grants program administered by Rural Agency Workforce Victoria (RWAV) .

Position overview

• Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 4
• Salary Range: $110,801.60 - $119,324.40 per annum (pro-rata), plus superannuation

What you bring

The successful applicant will hold relevant professional qualifications in a health-related discipline (Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Psychology or Nursing) with current Registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) where applicable.

Working as part of a collaborative and highly skilled team of professionals, excellent verbal and written communication skills are also essential. A comprehensive understanding and knowledge of legislation, regulation and contemporary practice is a must. 

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;
• 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.