Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Grade in advertisement
Occupation: Community services
Location: Barwon South West - Glenelg
Reference: VG/1877283
South West Healthcare's Portland Community Mental Health Service is offering a fixed-term parental leave positions for a compassionate and skilled Mental Health Clinician to join our team. You will work within a multidisciplinary service providing specialised mental health care to adults aged 26-65 across the Portland region. Our team is dedicated to delivering recovery-focused support, including crisis intervention, therapeutic care, and long-term recovery support for people living with complex or enduring mental illness.
About the Role
As a Mental Health Clinician, you will provide trauma-informed, recovery-oriented care to individuals, families, and carers. You will engage community and natural supports to help consumers achieve their goals and improve their mental wellbeing.
Key responsibilities include:
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What you bring
As the successful application you will be a compassionate and motivated clinician with:
What we offer
You will enjoy benefits such as:
Who we are
As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community. Learn more about SWH here.
SWH respects all individuals and promote equity and inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, racial, cultural and religious backgrounds and socio- economic status.
SWH is the major specialist referral centre for the Barwon South West sub-region, and provides a comprehensive range of acute, sub-acute, specialist, community, mental health and aged services.
With a popula tion of 39,000 and a catchment of 100,000 Warrnambool is the regional centre to Victoria's Great South Coast.
Located on the stunning Discovery Coast, Portland offers an exceptional coastal lifestyle with affordable housing, minimal traffic, and a welcoming, close-knit community. Enjoy whale watching, surfing, fishing, scenic hiking trails, and access to pristine beaches—all just minutes from your doorstep. With a strong sense of local pride and ongoing regional growth, Portland is an ideal place to live, work and make a lasting impact.
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How to apply
Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Sunday 31 August 2025. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.
Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Victorian Public Mental Health Services Enterprise Agreement 2021-2024, or Victorian Public Health sector (Medical Scientists, Pharmacists & Psychologists) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2025.
The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:
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