Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Grade in advertisement
Occupation: Community services
Location: Barwon South West - Warrnambool
Reference: VG/1896658
Position overview
About the role
South West Healthcare is seeking an inspiring and skilled Team Leader-Mental Health Clinician to guide our dedicated Hospital Outreach Post-suicidal Engagement (HOPE) team.
The HOPE team, part of our Mental Health and Wellbeing Directorate, delivers a compassionate, person-centred outreach service that supports individuals following a suicide attempt or during a suicidal crisis. Our team empowers people to rebuild hope and connection through assertive, non-clinical engagement and strong community partnerships.
As the HOPE Team Leader, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and driving this service. Working closely with the Manager of Referral Services, you will:
What you bring
You will be a values-driven mental health professional with a passion for leadership and service excellence. You will bring:
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 spec ialist referral centre for the South West region, and provides a comprehensive range of acute, sub-acute, specialist, community, mental health and aged services.
With a population of 39,000 and a catchment of 100,000 Warrnambool is the regional centre to Victoria's Great South Coast.
To learn about the vibrant town and region please visit: http://www.warrnambool.com/
How to apply
Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Sunday 21 December 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 2020-202 or Medical Scientists, Pharmacists and Psychologists Victorian Public Sector (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2025 with classification at Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 4 or Social Worker/Occupational Therapist/Psychologist Grade 3, and corresponding salary range.
The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:
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