Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Grade in advertisement
Occupation: Medicine, nursing and midwifery
Location: Barwon South West - Warrnambool
Reference: VG/1912097
Wellbeing Officer - Hospital Outreach Post-Suicidal Engagement (HOPE)
About the role
Are you passionate about walking alongside people during some of life's most vulnerable moments?
South West Healthcare is seeking a compassionate and skilled Wellbeing Officer to join our Hospital Outreach Post Suicidal Engagement (HOPE) Program. This is a meaningful opportunity to support individuals, families and carers following a suicide attempt or during periods of suicidal distress. Helping them move toward safety, recovery and reconnection.
Based at our Warrnambool Campus, you will join a dedicated and supportive multidisciplinary team delivering trauma-informed, recovery-oriented care across the South West Mental Health catchment.
Working closely with our Mental Health Community Support Service and clinical teams, you will:
This role offers variety, autonomy and the opportunity to build genuine therapeutic relationships that can make a lasting impact.
Some flexibility is required, with occasional work outside standard business hours (including weekends) to best meet client needs.
What you 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 is the largest health service in South West Victoria, providing acute, mental health, rehabilitation, and aged care together with an extensive range of primary and community health services across the South West catchment. SWH is the lead agency for the South West Local Health Service Network, presenting an exciting opportunity for SWH to provide strong leadership and support across the entire region. 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 visi t: 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 5 April 2026. 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 2024-2028.
The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:
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