ACIS Mental Health Clinician - HOPE Program

State Government of Victoria, Australia; Wangaratta; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Albury Wodonga Health seeks an experienced Mental Health Clinician to join the Acute Community Intervention Service – HOPE Program in Wangaratta. You will collaborate with a supportive, multidisciplinary team to provide community crisis intervention and recovery‑oriented care.

Applicants must hold current AHPRA registration (RN/OT) or eligibility for AASW, possess postgraduate mental health qualifications, and have at least five years of postgraduate experience.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration (RN/OT) or eligibility for AASW (Social Worker).
• Postgraduate psychiatric/mental health qualifications or a specialist undergraduate psychiatric program.
• At least 5 years of postgraduate experience in the mental health sector.
• Sound knowledge of the Victorian Mental Health and Wellbeing Act, Recovery Principles, and Trauma-Informed Care.

Skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Clinical assessment

Education

AHPRA registration / eligibility for AASW

Postgraduate mental health qualifications

Job description

Acute Community Intervention Service – HOPE Program - Mental Health Clinician - Wangaratta

• Join our supportive multidisciplinary team of experienced mental health clinicians
• RPN 3; SW Grade 3; OTGrade 3
• Stunning region, offering great lifestyle, affordable housing and shorter commute times, giving you more time for fun, family and friends.

Escape the grueling metropolitan commute and find your perfect balance with the Acute Community Intervention Service – HOPE Program inWangaratta. This is your chance to do deeply rewarding work while reclaiming your time for family, friends, and an incredible lifestyle offering affordable housing and shorter commute times.

We are looking for an experienced Mental Health Clinician (RPN Grade 3, Social Worker Grade 3, or OT Grade 3) to join our supportive, multidisciplinary team at Albury Wodonga Health. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and want to make a real, visible impact in community crisis intervention, this is your next step.

What you bring to the team:

• Current AHPRA registration (RN/OT) or eligibility for AASW (Social Worker).
• Postgraduate psychiatric/mental health qualifications or a specialist undergraduate psychiatric program.
• At least 5 years of postgraduate experience in the mental health sector.
• Sound knowledge of the Victorian Mental Health and Wellbeing Act, Recovery Principles, and Trauma-Informed Care.

Employment Type: This is a full-time opportunity.

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.

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, 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 a background in nursing, occupational therapy, social work, and psychology, all of whom have experience in helping people through a range of therapies. 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.

About the Role

Closing Date: 25/09/2026

Acute Community Intervention Service – HOPE Program - Mental Health Clinician - Wangaratta

• Join our supportive multidisciplinary team of experienced mental health clinicians
• RPN 3; SW Grade 3; OTGrade 3
• Stunning region, offering great lifestyle, affordable housing and shorter commute times, giving you more time for fun, family and friends.

Escape the grueling metropolitan commute and find your perfect balance with the Acute Community Intervention Service – HOPE Program inWangaratta. This is your chance to do deeply rewarding work while reclaiming your time for family, friends, and an incredible lifestyle offering affordable housing and shorter commute times.

We are looking for an experienced Mental Health Clinician (RPN Grade 3, Social Worker Grade 3, or OT Grade 3) to join our supportive, multidisciplinary team at Albury Wodonga Health. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and want to make a real, visible impact in community crisis intervention, this is your next step.

What you bring to the team:

• Current AHPRA registration (RN/OT) or eligibility for AASW (Social Worker).
• Postgraduate psychiatric/mental health qualifications or a specialist undergraduate psychiatric program.
• At least 5 years of postgraduate experience in the mental health sector.
• Sound knowledge of the Victorian Mental Health and Wellbeing Act, Recovery Principles, and Trauma-Informed Care.

Employment Type: This is a full-time opportunity.

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.

Mental Health Services at Albury Wodonga Health

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, 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 a background in nursing, occupational therapy, social work, and psychology, all of whom have experience in helping people through a range of therapies. 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.

Are you ready to become part of our team?

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

Equal Opportunity, Diversity, and Inclusion

AWH prioritises Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Ethical Practice. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, as well as applications from people from different backgrounds, ages, ethnicity, culture, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, living and lived experience, neurodiverse, and physical ability, as we acknowledge the value that diversity brings to our work environment.
Reasonable adjustments can be made during screening, recruitment and on the job.
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.

Applications close Friday 25 September 2026 at 11.59pm