Work Type: Part-time
Salary: $112,465 - $121,113
Grade: Grade not specified
Occupation: Occupation not specified
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 13590
Banksia – Mental Health Ward
Banksia Ward is a dynamic 16-bed inpatient unit dedicated to supporting young people aged 13 to 18 years who are experiencing a range of acute mental health challenges
At Banksia, you’ll be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team that includes consultant psychiatrists, mental health nurses, psychologists, and family peer support workers, and teachers with special education expertise. Together, we use a holistic approach to help young people regain stability, build resilience, and return to their communities with confidence.
If you’re looking for a rewarding role where you can make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people, Banksia Ward is the place for you.
The Opportunity:
Within the Banksia Ward education team, you’ll play a key role in leading, inspiring, and developing our nursing team.
With your advanced clinical expertise and passion for education you will role model and promote excellence in mental health nursing practice, fostering a culture of curiosity, collaboration, and continuous learning.
You will lead an innovative transition program, supporting up to three Registered Nurses as they make the transition from general or paediatric nursing to Mental Health Nursing. You’ll have the unique opportunity to shape the program and influence how our future mental health nurses grow and thrive.
In addition, you’ll provide ongoing guidance to strengthen and sustain emerging programs within Banksia.
The Impact You'll Make:
Through your commitment to improving the lives of young people and their families every day, you will deliver high quality care to those most in need by uplifting the skills and knowledge of the workforce.
You will achieve this by:
What You’ll Bring to the Role:
The Logistical Essentials:
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What You’ll Get in Return:
Application process:
To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately, we encourage you to apply promptly! For more information about this position please contact Dale Mcvittie via email: [email protected]
Are you ready to join our team?
Apply online by clicking on the “Apply” button
Applications close 02 February, 2026.
The RCH is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse background, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with disability.
It is a requirement of your employment that you be vaccinated against Influenza annually for Category A and B roles, in compliance with any public health orders in place at the relevant time, unless you have a medical exception in line with those public health orders, which has been accepted by The Royal Children’s Hospital. Applicants will be required to provide their Australian Government Immunisation History Statement, it is a requirement of the RCH to collect, record and hold vaccination information. It is also a requirement of your employment that you comply with any direction given by The Royal Children’s Hospital that you be vaccinated against, or prove immunity to, any other disease, unless you have a relevant exemption, and offers of employment are conditional on successful completion of background checks including reference checks.