Mental health Clinician / APS6 Outreach Program Coordinator - Federal Government

_{06th August, 2026}

Mental health Clinician / APS6 Outreach Program Coordinator - Federal Government Department

• $67.24 - $76.36 an hour + Super
• Government Department role, long term contract
• Open to Psychologists, Provisional Psychologists, Social Workers, Mental Health Nurses, Occupational Therapists and Counsellors

ACM Healthcare is working on behalf of a Federal Government Department to source an experienced Mental Health Professional for a Outreach Program Coordinator in Melbourne CBD. 
This role sits within a specialist veteran mental health service and is responsible for coordinating and managing a national outreach provider program, supporting clinicians, external providers, and stakeholders to ensure the delivery of high-quality services to veterans and their families.
 
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced clinician looking to move into a more operational, coordination, stakeholder engagement, and program management-focused role while maintaining a small clinical caseload.
 
Duties:

• Coordinate and manage relationships with Outreach Program Providers and external stakeholders
• Support provider onboarding, training, communication, and ongoing engagement
• Monitor provider performance and support continuous improvement initiatives
• Review partnership referral requests and assess suitability
• Maintain provider databases and update internal teams on clinician availability
• Manage and resolve complaints and complex provider issues, act as an escalation point for complex outreach program matters
• Maintain a small clinical caseload as negotiated with management
• Participate in community engagement, program evaluation, and quality improvement activities
• Maintain professional registration through ongoing CPD and clinical supervision

Mandatory Requirements:

• Qualifications as a registered Psychologist / Provisional Psychologist / Mental Health Occupational Therapist / Mental Health Registered Nurse with full AHPRA registration, OR Social Worker with membership of the Australian Association Social Workers (AASW) on commencement OR Counselling qualification and registration with ACA at Level 4
• Working with Children (WWC) and/or Vulnerable People Checks/Clearance must be obtained prior to commencement.
• As this role is within a Federal Government department it is a required to be an Australian Citizen at time of commencement
• Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) & the ability to obtain and maintain a Baseline security clearance by completing a Pre-commencement Security Check (PCSC).

 
CONTACT:
Catherine to discuss this role further or inquire about our other positions available catherine@acmhealthcare.com.au