Senior Clinician - Intensive Support Program

State Government of Victoria, Australia; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing programs

Scholarships and grants

Learning opportunities via WH Learning

Job summary

Western Health in Melbourne's western suburbs is seeking an experienced Senior Clinician to join the Intensive Support Program within the Maribyrnong Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Service. You will deliver advanced clinical assessments, provide recovery‑oriented care for consumers with complex needs, and assume clinical leadership with supervision of staff and students in a multidisciplinary team.

This role supports safe, coordinated service delivery, contributes to quality improvement

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience as a Registered Psychiatric Nurse or 7 years' experience as an Allied Health Clinician in public mental health.
• Advanced skills in assessment, formulation and recovery‑oriented care.
• Strong ability to identify, assess and manage clinical risk with sound judgement.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced clinical assessment, intervention and recovery‑oriented care for consumers with complex mental health needs.
• Deliver clinical leadership, mentoring and supervision to staff and students while fostering a positive team culture.
• Manage clinical risk and support safe, coordinated service delivery through sound clinical judgement and decision‑making.
• Collaborate with consumers, families, carers and key stakeholders to support recovery‑focused care planning and service delivery.
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement initiatives and the implementation of best practice.

Skills

Advanced clinical practice

Clinical leadership

Risk assessment

Stakeholder engagement

Recovery‑oriented care

Supervision

Education

Registered Psychiatric Nurse

Allied Health Clinician

Job description

Occupation: Medicine, nursing and midwifery

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: 8304

• Location: Maribyrnong Community Team/Saltwater Clinic
• Employment Type: Full-Time, Ongoing
• Salary: RPN4, OT4, SW4, Psychologist Grade 3 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

About the role:

Maribyrnong Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Service is seeking an experienced Senior Clinician to join the Intensive Support Program.

This role combines advanced clinical practice with leadership responsibilities and is suited to a highly skilled mental health clinician who is passionate about supporting consumers with complex mental health needs. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will provide high-quality, recovery-oriented care while contributing to safe, coordinated service delivery and positive consumer outcomes.

• Provide advanced clinical assessment, intervention and recovery-oriented care for consumers with complex mental health needs.
• Deliver clinical leadership, mentoring and supervision to staff and students while fostering a positive team culture.
• Manage clinical risk and support safe, coordinated service delivery through sound clinical judgement and decision-making.
• Collaborate with consumers, families, carers and key stakeholders to support recovery-focused care planning and service delivery.
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement initiatives and the implementation of best practice.

About you:

You are an experienced and motivated mental health clinician who brings advanced clinical expertise, strong leadership skills and a commitment to recovery-oriented practice.

You will have:

• Minimum 5 years' experience (Registered Psychiatric Nurses) or 7 years' experience (Allied Health Clinicians) working with consumers with complex needs in public mental health settings.
• Advanced skills in assessment, formulation, intervention and recovery-oriented care.
• Strong ability to identify, assess and manage clinical risk, with sound judgement in escalation and decision-making.
• Demonstrated ability to provide clinical leadership, supervision and support to staff and students.
• Excellent communication, organisational and stakeholder engagement skills.

Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne’s western suburbs.

With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centred care across every life stage.

We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach servicesto aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include oncology, renal, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology.

We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia’s most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges.

Western Health operates four acute public hospitals: Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s), Footscray Hospital, Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women’s prison located in Ravenhall.

Compensation and benefits

• Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards.
• Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements.
• Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey.

Learning and development opportunities

• Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways.
• Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.
• Mentorship and career support.

Community impact and inclusion

• Make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives through compassionate care.
• Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion.
• Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research.

Organisational culture and environment

• Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment.
• Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare.

Ready to make an impact?

If you’re passionate about delivering recovery-oriented mental health care, supporting consumers with complex needs and providing clinical leadership within a multidisciplinary team, we’d love to hear from you.

Closing date: 11:59pm on 29 September2026.

Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Judy Magri on [phone].

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).

Western Health is committed to the psychosocial safety of all applicants and employees.

Applications close Tuesday 29 September 2026 at 11.59pm