Job Description:

- Full time, permanent with a monthly ADO
- Mental health Community Case Manager position, Kew location
- Challenging and rewarding work environment

About the Role

You will be working as a clinician in APATT, the community aged mental health team and will be responsible for comprehensive psychiatric assessment and treatment.

You will be visiting clients at home, providing intake and triage, crisis support, assessment and case management, reviewing risk and providing support to reduce impact of illness and enhance independence to our clients and carers in a variety of community and residential settings.

You will provide discipline specific support and advice to the team. We utilise a cooperative and recovery-focused approach across the continuum of care to achieve optimal outcomes for consumers.

Classifications for this position will range from RPN Grade 4 NP75 - NP77 ($121,274 - $130,603 per annum pro rata)

Your Contribution

- Relevant postgraduate qualifications
- Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
- 5 years post qualification clinical experience within Mental Health, care of older adults with clinical services experience including case management and care coordination.
- Demonstrated passion for achieving the best clinical practice.
- Relevant knowledge of the Victorian Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022 and other relevant legislation
- A valid Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check, or willing to obtain

What We Offer

- A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs





- Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling

- A healthy work/life balance encouraged.

- Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities

- Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!

- Discounts always available through our Foundation

- Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals

- Culture of continuous improvement

About the St Vincent's Older Adult Mental Health Services
The St Vincent’s Older Adult Mental Health Service comprises community care via the Aged Psychiatry Assessment and Treatment Team (APATT), inpatient care via Normanby Unit (20 bed acute mental health inpatient care) continuing care via the Psychogeriatric Nursing Homes (PGNHs) and early intervention via the Healthy Ageing Service (HAS).

Working at St Vincent’s
St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.

Application

- Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.





For further Information regarding the position contact Mel Allison Acting APATT Team Leader or Tanya Cottrell, Group Operations Manager- Older Adult Mental Health by phone: 9231 8443.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.

Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.

SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).

Closing Date:

31 August 2026 11:59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, secure, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [email protected]

📌 Aged Mental Health Clinician (Melbourne)
🏢 St Vincent's Health Australia
📍 Melbourne