Mental Health Clinician - Camperdown Adult Mental Health Service

Position overview

• Employment Type: Part time (64 hours per fortnight), Fixed term position
• Commencing: August 2026, Ending: August 2027
• Location: Camperdown Campus
• Classification: Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 3, Social Worker Grade 3, Occupational Therapist Grade 3, Psychologist Grade 2
• Salary Range: $94,478 - $120,874 pro rata, plus superannuation

About the role

Are you a passionate and dedicated Mental Health Clinician looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact? At South West Healthcare (SWH), we are committed to delivering high quality, consumer centred mental health support across the South West region of Victoria. Join our collaborative, multidisciplinary team, where innovation and excellence in care are at the core of everything we do.

As a Mental Health Clinician within our specialist Mental Health team at our Camperdown Campus, you will play a vital role in providing comprehensive, evidence based support to consumers, families, and carers. Using a trauma informed and recovery oriented approach, you will ensure individuals receive the treatment, care, and assistance they need to achieve their personal recovery goals.

What you bring

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Mental Health Clinician who is committed to delivering high-quality care. The successful candidate will:

• Provide clinical and non-clinical treatment as part of both short-term and long-term case management.
• Deliver individualised, person-centred care tailored to the unique needs of individuals with complex mental health conditions.
• Work collaboratively with consumers, families, carers, and community supports to promote holistic and coordinated care.
• Maintain clear and consistent communication with multidisciplinary teams, healthcare professionals, families, and other key stakeholders.
• Advocate for consumers, ensuring they have access to essential community resources, programs, and services that support recovery and well-being.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Relevant qualification in Psychiatric Nursing, Psychology, Social Work, or Occupational Therapy.
• Registration with AHPRA, where applicable.
• Social Workers must be eligible for registration with AASW.

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.

North of the Great Ocean road, Camperdown lies within the "Lakes and Craters" region of the South West region. The idyllic rural community boasts a thriving agricultural industry and is to the 12 Apostles Gourmet Trail.  To learn about the vibrant town and region please visit: Camperdown

How to apply

Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Sunday 16 August 2026. 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 2025-2028 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

South West Healthcare is an Equal Opportunities employer and commits to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity by providing a trusting workplace that is 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