Role Summary

- Location: Maribyrnong Community Team/Saltwater Clinic
- Employment Type: Ongoing, Full-Time
- Salary: RPN4, OT4, SW4 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

About the Role

Maribyrnong Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Service is seeking an experienced Senior Clinician to join the Intensive Support Program.

This role combines advanced clinical practice with leadership responsibilities and is suited to a highly skilled mental health clinician who is passionate about supporting consumers with complex mental health needs.

Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will provide high-quality, recovery‑oriented care while contributing to safe, coordinated service delivery and positive consumer outcomes.

As a senior member of the team, you will provide clinical leadership, support the development of staff and students, and foster a collaborative and accountable team culture. The role requires strong clinical judgement, excellent communication skills and the ability to effectively balance clinical and administrative responsibilities.

You will work closely with consumers, families, carers and key stakeholders to deliver evidence-based interventions, manage clinical risk and support recovery goals. The successful candidate will be organised, adaptable and confident working both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team in a dynamic community setting.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide advanced clinical assessment, intervention and recovery‑oriented care for consumers with complex mental health needs.
- Deliver clinical leadership, mentoring and supervision to staff and students while fostering a positive team culture.
- Manage clinical risk and support safe, coordinated service delivery through sound clinical judgement and decision‑making.




- Collaborate with consumers, families, carers and key stakeholders to support recovery‑focused care planning and service delivery.
- Contribute to service development, quality improvement initiatives and the implementation of best practice.

About You

You are an experienced and motivated mental health clinician who brings advanced clinical expertise, solid leadership skills and a commitment to recovery‑oriented practice.

- Minimum 5 years’ experience (Registered Psychiatric Nurses) or 7 years’ experience (Allied Health Clinicians) working with consumers with complex needs in public mental health settings.
- Advanced skills in assessment, formulation, intervention and recovery‑oriented care.
- Strong ability to identify, assess and manage clinical risk, with sound judgement in escalation and decision‑making.
- Demonstrated ability to provide clinical leadership, supervision and support to staff and students.
- Excellent communication, organisational and stakeholder engagement skills.

Salary and Advantages

Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards, including superannuation and salary packaging.

- Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements.
- Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey.
- Access to the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways.
- Professional growth programs,



including postgraduate studies and clinical education.
- Mentorship and career support.
- Make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives through compassionate care.
- Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion.
- Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research.
- Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment.
- Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare.

Closing Date

11:59pm on 4 August 2026.

Enquiries

For further information about this role, contact Judy Magri on .

Equal Opportunity Employer

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).

Western Health is committed to the psychosocial safety of all applicants and employees.

Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.

Traditional Custodians

Western Health acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land and pays our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We celebrate, value and include people of all backgrounds, genders, sexualities, cultures, bodies and abilities.

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📌 Senior Clinician - Intensive Support Program (Melbourne)
🏢 Western Health
📍 Melbourne