Mental Health Clinician (Intake) Towards Change Team

Status : Ongoing, Full Time Remuneration: $95,732 - $123,905.60 per annum (dependent on experience and qualifications)

Classification: Clinical Psychologist Grade 3, Social Worker Grade 3, Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 5, Occupational Therapist Grade 4, dependent on qualifications and experience.

About the Role

We are looking for a Mental Health Clinician to join the Towards Change Team at the Mildura Mental Health and Wellbeing Local — a genuinely new kind of service, built in partnership between Mildura Base Public Hospital, Wellways, Mallee District Aboriginal Services and Sunraysia Community Health. In this role, you'll manage initial intake, assessment and planning for people accessing the Local, working within a multidisciplinary team that supports participants beyond mental health alone — including physical health, substance use, employment and relationships. You'll be part of shaping how mental health and wellbeing support is delivered in the Mildura community, with a strong focus on transparent, strengths-based, recovery-oriented care.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have:

- Registration (or eligibility for registration) as a Registered Nurse, Social Worker, Psychologist or Occupational Therapist, with relevant postgraduate mental health qualification
- Demonstrated experience in intake, triage, assessment or planning for people experiencing mental illness or psychological distress
- Sound knowledge of the Victorian Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022 and its application to clinical practice




- Highly developed communication, interpersonal and solution-focused problem-solving skills
- Comfort working with electronic medical records and a willingness to adapt to the technology platforms that support the role
- The ability to manage competing priorities with efficiency and professionalism, both independently and as part of a team

The Team The Towards Change Team sits within the Mildura Mental Health and Wellbeing Local, based at The Local building. This is a community-led, co-produced service model — meaning you'll work in close partnership with participants, Peer Navigators, and colleagues across partner organisations, in a culture built on open communication and shared accountability.

About MBPH

Mental Health Services, forming part of MBPH, offers a range of inpatient and community-based services for people with mental illness in the Northern Mallee Region. We promote and provide a work environment that embraces professional development and supports staff to maximize growth through internal and external education. At MBPH, we're driven by a genuine focus on patient-centred care. Our workforce of over 1,200 employees is committed to delivering care to our community 24/7,



guided by our H.E.A.R.T. values.

Our people, Our H.E.A.R.T.

Our H.E.A.R.T. values (Happy Empathetic Accountable Respectful Team Based) are so much more than words; they are the driving force behind what we do every day. These values are lived throughout the organisation across each department, role and location.

What MBPH has to offer you

- An environment where external professional development is supported and encouraged
- Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing Options - Pay less tax
- Free parking in office
- On-site Cafe
- Staff Well Being, Employee Assistance and Intervention Programs - Free Remedial Therapy and Physiotherapy
- At MBPH, we continue to strengthen our focus on diversity, equity and inclusion practices. This is supported through our internal network if LGBTQIA+ Allies and organisational membership with ACON Pride in Diversity.
- Act with RespectX | We are proud to be a RespectX Accredited Employer. We have zero tolerance for sexual harassment, bullying and discrimination in our organisation. Learn more: www.respectx.com.au

How to Apply

All applications must be lodged online by clicking the 'Apply Now' button. Click here for a full position description and to find out more about Mildura Base Public Hospital, visit mbph.org.au For further enquiries, please contact our Workforce team. [email protected] A current Victorian Working with Children Check, National Police Check and mandatory role specific immunisations are required Applications close: 24 October 2026

📌 Mental Health Clinician - Intake (Mildura)
🏢 Mildura Base Public Hospital
📍 Mildura