2027 Mental Health Transition To Specialty Practice Year 2

Albury Wodonga Health; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Study leave

Postgraduate scholarships

Paid study days

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Albury Wodonga Health in Victoria (Melbourne region) is seeking a Registered Nurse for a 12-month mental health program. The role offers rotations through adult acute inpatient units and community teams with supportive supervision and dedicated educational support.

You will receive a comprehensive orientation, an 0.8 full-time equivalent schedule with paid study days, and opportunities to pursue a Post Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing with scholarships available.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency as a Registered Nurse.
• Experience using electronic health record systems across healthcare settings.
• Willing to enrol and work towards a Post Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing within two years.

Responsibilities

• Rotations through Mental Health Adult Acute Inpatient Units and Community teams.
• Regular clinical supervision and professional development activities.
• Participation in structured education and nursing career pathway initiatives.

Skills

Clinical nursing

EHR systems

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Nursing (RN)

Postgraduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing (enrolment)

Job description

About the Role

Closing Date: 06/11/2026

About the Role

Progress your career in Mental Health within a dynamic work environment and collaborative team culture with the support of experienced clinicians and the Mental Health Professional Development and Practice Team
Enjoy the opportunity to experience our varied programs including rotations to our acute inpatient units, continuing care teams and community programs supporting our region across the lifespan
Support at every stage from a full orientation and supernumerary period through to comprehensive workshops as well as generous study leave and scholarships available towards Post Graduate Qualifications

The Opportunity

• A supportive team environment
• Rotations through our Mental Health Adult Acute Inpatient Units and Community teams providing comprehensive mental health support across the lifespan
• Regular individual and group clinical supervision
• Dedicated educational support from Nursing and Allied Health Educators, the Mental Health Professional Development and Practice team as well as experienced Mentors and Clinicians across the service

Duration

• A 12 month program starting in February
• Part time employment (0.8 EFT) to allow for work life balance.
• Paid study days throughout the year
• Support to complete Post Graduate Qualifications in Mental Health
• Structured Mental Health Nursing Career Pathway
• Generous Annual leave entitlements

Candidates must meet the following mandatory criteria to be eligible to apply:

• Current registration with the Australian Health Professionals Regulation Agency as a Registered Nurse.
• The ability to utilise electronic information systems / software used across healthcare settings
• Be willing to enrol and work towards Post Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing at a recognised tertiary provider within the two years of the program

About Albury Wodonga Health (AWH)

AWH serves as the largest regional healthcare provider between Sydney and Melbourne, situated in the border cities of Albury and Wodonga. With a dedicated team of over 3,000 professionals, we proudly service a population of up to 300,000 across North-East Victoria and Southern NSW. Our extensive network encompasses two primary hospital campuses and an additional 22 sites, delivering a diverse range of emergency, surgical, women’s and children’s, community, mental health, allied health, and sub-acute services. Our growth continues with the opening of a state-of-the-art Emergency Department in 2024, and excitingly, the construction of a new hospital at our Albury site by 2028. This expansion will greatly elevate our ability to service the needs of our community, and we need a great team of people like you to accomplish this.

About Albury Wodonga Health Mental Health Service (AWH)

AWH is an Area Mental Health and Wellbeing Service, providing mental health treatment, care and support, including delivering Alcohol and Other Drugs services. We deliver 10 specialised community-based programs across the lifespan, along with three acute care services and three facilities dedicated to recovery and rehabilitation. We also provide services supporting families coping with parental mental illness and facilitating connections to carer consultants.
Our Mental Health and Wellbeing teams comprise mental health clinicians with varied backgrounds including in nursing, occupational therapy, social work and psychology, all of whom have experience in supporting people across the lifespan. The diversity of our service provides a range of experiences for our team and will assist you in expanding and embedding your clinical practice skills.

What awaits you at AWH?

We are committed to our Employee Value Proposition and will deliver on our key pillars of Growth, Balance, Contribution and Lifestyle. We provide comprehensive induction and training to set you up for success, offer exceptional Rewards and Benefits and continuously nurture your professional growth by providing opportunities for development.

About Albury / Wodonga Region

Albury / Wodonga is located on the picturesque Murray River only 3 hours by road from Melbourne with easy connections to Australia’s major cities, making it a great location. This stunning region offers affordable housing and a lower cost of living, cultural attractions, world standard wineries, gourmet eating, cycling, fishing, sporting activities and snow fields all at your doorstep.

Are you ready to become part of our team?

Salary and terms will be in accordance with the relevant state EBA or Award.

AWH prioritises Equal Employment Opportunity, Ethical Practice, and embraces Cultural Diversity and Social Inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Please note that appointments are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment checks including Criminal Record check and working with Children checks.

Important Notice: All healthcare workers must maintain all vaccinations required by relevant healthcare regulations, guidelines, or their specific role within the organisation. In addition to mandatory vaccinations, AWH strongly encourage all employees to receive the COVID-19 vaccination and the seasonal influenza (flu) vaccination, as recommended by public health authorities and as a preventative measure to help ensure the safety and well-being of patients, colleagues, and the broader community.