About the role South West Healthcare (SWH) is looking for a qualified and experienced Senior Mental Health Clinician to join our Centralised Triage Team . This team is responsible for conducting timely mental health screening assessments and ensuring consumers are directed to the most appropriate service for assessment and treatment. Where specialist mental health services are not best placed to meet a person's needs, the team facilitates warm referrals to the most suitable alternative supports or providers. As a Senior Clinician, you will play a key leadership role in delivering high-quality, trauma-informed, and recovery-oriented mental health triage services. In addition to providing direct clinical care, you will also support and guide team members, helping to ensure a consistent and effective service across a 24/7 roster. Position overview Type: Full time and Part time ongoing positions available. Please state preferred hours in 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 What you bring: You will be part of a collaborative and experienced multidisciplinary team, where strong communication skills, both written and verbal are essential. A solid understanding of relevant legislation, regulations, and contemporary mental health practices is also required. Depending on your profession, you will have: Registered Psychiatric Nurse Registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse A minimum of 5 years' experience in mental health service delivery A postgraduate qualification in Mental Health Nursing (e.g., Postgraduate Diploma or Master's) or Completion of a specialist undergraduate Mental Health Nursing program Social Worker Degree in Social Work Eligibility for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) Minimum of 7 years' experience in mental health service provision Occupational Therapist Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy Registration with AHPRA Minimum of 7 years' experience in mental health service provision Psychologist Registration with AHPRA as a Psychologist Minimum of 5 years' experience in the provision of mental health services 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 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. 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 7 September 2025. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description. Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with Victorian Public Mental Health Services Enterprise Agreement 2020-2024 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 Note: If you experience any difficulties with this website, please email: humanresources@swh.net.au
