Reference number: 2979

Job title: Open Dialogue Practitioner

Employment type: Fixed Term Full Time (2 year contract) - Part time considered

Hours per fortnight: 160 (2 positions available)

Classification: Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 3, Years 1 – 4 (NP81 – NP74) Social Worker Grade 3, Years 1 – 4 (YC46 – YC49), Occupational Therapist Grade 3, Years 1 – 4 (YB24 – YB27)

Location: Graham Street

Closing date: 11/11/2026

For a confidential conversation please contact: Jess Wellman on [email protected] or Sally Thomas on [email protected]

Salary range: $95,732 - $124,498

About the role:

Are you passionate about transforming mental health care through collaboration, inclusion and meaningful conversations? We are seeking an experienced and values-driven Open Dialogue Practitioner to join our Infant, Child & Youth Mental Health & Wellbeing Services (ICYMHWS) team and play a key role in delivering innovative,



network-based mental health support across the Goulburn region

As an Open Dialogue Practitioner, you will work alongside young people aged 12-25 years and the important people in their lives, including families, carers, supporters and wider social networks. You will help create opportunities for shared understanding, cooperative decision-making and recovery-focused care through the Open Dialogue approach.

This role is part of the Goulburn Region Open Dialogue Connect (GRODC) initiative, a partnership of local youth services committed to providing an integrated and innovative response to young people experiencing mental health and wellbeing challenges.

How to apply:

For full details about this role, including the position description, requirements and application process, click ‘apply now’ to be redirected to our vacancy page.

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