Staff Specialist - Mental Health - Opmhs

Albury Wodonga Health; Melbourne; Vor Ort; AUD 180.000 - 240.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Albury Wodonga Health (AWH) is seeking a Staff Specialist to join the Older Persons Mental Health Service, providing leadership and clinical care to our regional teams in Wangaratta and Albury. The role supports supervision, teaching and collaborative care across inpatient and community settings.

Mandatory requirements include AHPRA registration, experience with direct clinical care for adults and youth, and accreditation in Victoria to perform ECT.

Qualifikationen

• Registration or eligibility for registration as a Medical Practitioner with AHPRA.
• Experience in direct clinical care for adults and youth in community and inpatient mental health.
• Ability to provide supervision for health professionals and teaching to students.

Aufgaben

• Provide clinical leadership and supervision within OPMHS across Wangaratta and Albury.
• Deliver direct clinical care and contribute to case management, admission and discharge planning.
• Participate in clinical teaching and supervise fellows, registrars and junior doctors.
• Contribute to teaching of medical students from the University of Melbourne.

Kenntnisse

Clinical supervision

Community mental health

ECT accreditation

Ausbildung

MBBS / Medical Doctor (Australia)

Jobbeschreibung

About the Role

Closing Date: 28/11/2025

• Join the largest regional health service between Sydney and Melbourne
• Dynamic work environment and collaborative team culture
• Comprehensive learning and growth opportunities

The Staff Specialist will be a valued member of the Older Persons Mental Health Service (OPMHS) providing support to Wangaratta and Albury teams as required. In addtion providing clinical services to our community. The stafff specialist will provide supervision, support and direction for the multidisciplinary Community Team as negotiated. Ensure effective continuity of care and promote effective admission, discharge and case management practices. Participate in and contribute to clinical teaching. Provide specialist support and supervision to fellows, registrars and Junior Medical officers (MO). Provide teaching to medical students from the University of Melbourne. Provide teaching to students from other disciplines and other institutions as negotiated. We are actively seeking candidates who meet the following requirements to apply for this exceptional opportunity.

Mandatory Requirements: Registered or eligible for registration as a Medical Practitioner by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). 2. Knowledge and experience in the provision of direct clinical care for adults and youth accessing community mental health and acute inpatient mental health services. 3. Experience in the provision of clinical supervision for other health professionals. 4. Understanding of contemporary clinical mental health service provision in Australia. 5. Understanding of and the ability to apply the Mental Health Act 2022. 6. Accredited in Victoria to perform ECT (or willingness to achieve same). 7. Willingness to participate in a shared weekend and on call roster.

Employment Type: This is a fulltime opportunity.

For further details, please refer to the Position Description or alternatively contact Medical Director - Dr Elizabeth McArdle at [e-mail] or Mental Health Medical Workforce Manager - Carly Monshing at [e-mail] for a confidential discussion.

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.

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?

To uncover compelling reasons to embark on this career journey with us and become part of our fantastic team, please refer to our Candidate Information Pack.

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.