About the role South West Healthcare (SWH) is seeking a passionate and dedicated Mental Health Clinician to join our dynamic multidisciplinary team within the Camperdown Adult Mental Health and Wellbeing Service. The team provides high-quality, integrated mental health services through a collaborative multi-disciplinary model led by the Team Leader and Psychiatrist. The Senior Clinician supports this leadership by coordinating daily clinical practice, ensuring equitable distribution of work, and contributing specialist input alongside core Mental Health Clinician responsibilities. Position overview Employment Type: Full-time (80 hours per fortnight), Fixed term parental leave cover position Commencing : September 2025 - ending October 2026 Location: Camperdown Campus Classification: Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 4, Social Worker/Occupational Therapist/Psychologist Grade 3 What you bring Registered Nurse : Registered nurse with registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency as a registered nurse, have at least 5 years' experience in the provision of mental health services and completed of either Post Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing or Masters of Mental Health Nursing (or other relevant Post Graduate Course) required; or completion of a specialist undergraduate Mental Health Nursing program Occupational Therapist : Occupational Therapist with a degree in Occupational Therapy and registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Registration Agency and at least 7 years' experience in the provision of mental health services Social Worker : Social Worker with a degree in Social Work & eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers, and at least 7 years' experience in the provision of mental health services Psychologist: Psychologist with registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency as a Psychologist and at least 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 the Victorian Public Mental Health Services Enterprise Agreement 2021-2024, or Victorian Public Health sector (Medical Scientists, Pharmacists & Psychologists) 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
