Mental Health Clinician

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• Part-time, fixed term position until June 2026 

• Working 15.2 hours (2 days) per week based in Heidelberg

• Base salary + salary packaging + super + 5 weeks annual leave   

Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the north-east of Melbourne and statewide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives. 

About the Mental Health Division       

The division provides care and services through a comprehensive range of teams, to meet the needs of mental health consumers and carers throughout Victoria.  All services work within a clinical framework that promotes recovery-oriented practice and supported decision making.      

About the role 

Austin’s Primary Mental Health Team (PMHT) provides one-off comprehensive mental health assessments to consumers aged 18+years (with low acute risks), and recommendations to the consumer and treating team. PMHT primary role is to support primary providers in their ongoing support of the consumer. This role also includes an opportunity for brief individual counselling and family work.   

A regular day will see you:   

• Triaging referrals received from local GP’s 

• Providing a comprehensive mental health assessment 

• Report writing that outlines treatment and support options for the ongoing treatment team on behalf of the consumers. 

• Community engagement with local mental health providers, psychosocial support services and GPs 

About you 

You will be someone with excellent communication, interpersonal and collaboration skills, who takes a highly compassionate approach to their work. 

To be successful in this role you’ll bring with you:

• At least 2 years of relevant experience     

• Registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse with successful completion of a specialist undergraduate psychiatric nursing program or a Postgraduate Psychiatric/mental health nursing qualification;  

• An approved degree in Occupational Therapy and registration with AHPRA as an Occupational Therapist;   

• An approved degree in Social Work and eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers;  

• Psychologists must be registered with a specialist endorsement in Clinical Psychology, Clinical Neuropsychology or Forensic Psychology, or working towards  

• A current Victorian Driver’s License and ability to drive a work vehicle  

Our benefits 

Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including: 

• Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging, for living expenses, meals, and holiday accommodation. 
• A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships and special offers on health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program. 
• Onsite childcare at Austin Hospital, easy access via public transport and car parking options. 
• Mentoring and career development opportunities. 

Work with us! 

We are committed to cultural safety and health equity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People. We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities. We welcome and support applications from talented people identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ and people of all ages and cultures. 

If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application. Even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply. What matters most is your passion, your drive and your willingness to learn and contribute. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad prior to the advertised closing date. 

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working With Children Check. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager: Melinda Carlyle, Adult & Older Adult Services Manager at Melinda.Carlyle@austin.org.au

Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Read the position description for further details. 

Application closing date: Thursday 21 August 2025