Mental Health Nurse - Wellness Practitioner

Gateway Health; Albury City; On-site; AUD 66,000 - 94,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NFP Salary Packaging up to $15,900 tax

Flexible hours and working

Laptop and mobile phone

Paid parental leave

Fitness Passport

Professional development

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Cultural leave flexibility

Annual flu vaccination & discounted

Job summary

Gateway Health is seeking a part-time Mental Health Nurse–Wellness Practitioner in Wodonga to deliver assessments, evidence-based interventions and care coordination for people experiencing psychological distress.

The role is 60.8 hours per fortnight with flexible hours, offering NFP salary packaging, laptop and mobile phone, and extensive professional development support within a supportive not-for-profit community health setting.

Qualifications

• Conduct mental health assessments and deliver evidence-based interventions.
• Coordinate care and plan safety for people in significant psychological distress.
• Demonstrate strong time management and organisation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality assessment and care coordination within a 120km radius of Wodonga.
• Provide short-term mental health support with brief interventions.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary team to support patients across the region.

Skills

Assessment

Evidence-based approaches

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation

Education

Registered Nurse (AHPRA)

Job description

Mental Health Nurse - Wellness Practitioner

• Flexible hours and working arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance
• NFP Salary Packaging up to $15,900 tax-free per year
• Discounted health and fitness programs through Fitness Passport

About Us

Gateway Health is a not-for-profit community health service delivering primary health and welfare services to individuals, families, and communities across Northeast Victoria and parts of Southern New South Wales. With a team of over 300 dedicated staff, we operate across the Ovens Murray region and are committed to improving health outcomes for all people, including those facing social, environmental, and cultural barriers to care. We celebrate diversity and actively work to reflect the communities we serve.

About the Role

This is a rewarding part-time permanent opportunity (60.8 hours per fortnight) based in Wodonga, where you'll deliver high-quality assessment, evidence based psychological interventions and care coordination to people who are experiencing significant psychological distress.

The program offers short-term mental health support, including care coordination and brief interventions, to individuals of all ages within a 120km radius of Wodonga, including Rutherglen, Tallangatta and Corryong. A stepped care approach ensures that interventions align with the individuals’ needs and goals.

This role is classified under the Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) Single Interest Employers Enterprise Agreement 2024–2028 at Community Health Nurse level ($58.34 per hour) + superannuation.

Skills & Experience

To thrive in this role, you'll bring:

• Tertiary qualifications as a Registered Nurse with significant experience in Mental Health or Master of Nursing (Mental Health) and current AHPRA registration
• Min. 1-2 years’ experience in the Mental Health sector
• Demonstrated experience in assessment and delivery of evidence-based approaches and risk management
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Strong interpersonal, problem-solving, and negotiation skills

We genuinely invest in our people. Here's a snapshot of the benefits and support available across our organisation:

• NFP Salary Packaging up to $15,900 tax-free per year, putting more money in your pocket
• Flexible hours and working arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance
• Laptop and mobile phone with remote access for on and offsite work
• Paid parental leave
• Fitness Passport - discounted health and fitness program for you and your family
• Professional development, ongoing training, and regular supervision support
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free confidential counselling for you and your family, plus group supervision and wellness activities
• Cultural leave flexibility - swap a public holiday for a religious or culturally significant day of your choice
• Annual flu vaccination program and discounted health insurance

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Gateway Health we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. So, if you’re excited about an opportunity at Gateway Health, we encourage you check our website and see what other jobs are available. You may be just the right fit for another opportunity at Gateway Health.

Pre-employment checks include a Criminal History Check, Working With Children Check, evidence of Influenza vaccination, and proof of right to work in Australia.

Gateway Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We believe that a workforce that recognises and celebrates diversity will best meet the health and well-being needs of all people we serve including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples; people with disability, LGBTIQASB+ communities, people experiencing health inequalities, and culturally, linguistically and faith diverse people.

If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. We will then work with you to identify the best way to assist you through the recruitment process.