Mental Health

Mental health

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Why work in the Mental Health Division at Austin Health?

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We are looking for values-led individuals to join our team who are passionate about mental health and supporting the community.

  • Help shape the future of mental health services.
  • Make a positive impact on people’s lives.
  • Work in a team-orientated mental health division.
  • Be part of a supportive and inclusive culture.
  • Receive relocation benefits if you need to move to Melbourne.

Mental health specialties

A career at Austin Health provides you with flexibility, leadership support, professional development and career opportunities.

We have vacancies in a broad range of roles:

  • Nurses
  • Occupational Therapists
  • Psychiatrists
  • Psychiatric Registrars and Consultant Psychiatrists
  • Psychologists
  • Social workers

Meet the team

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“Working in mental health, particularly now, is a really good way to give back to the community.”

Hannah Bloom

Divisional Director, Mental Health Division

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"Every day is different. Every day is exciting."

Maddy Griffith

Occupational Therapist, Child and Youth Mental Health Services

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“Austin is unique in that we have such a multitude of services, including specialist services.”

Nicole Cowling

Clinical Nurse Consultant


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