Mental Health Clinician
- Geelong Medicare Mental Health Centre For all people in Australia living with mental health and wellbeing challenges to live a life that is meaningful to them. Position Details
- 1X Full-Time Maximum Term Position until 30 June 2027
- (9 days per fortnight, 5 day rotating roster
- shifts are: Mon
- Fri 11am to 7pm or 2pm to 10pm)
- Classification: Registered Nurse Level 2 with a salary range of $104,826
- $110,122 per annum pro rata + Superannuation OR
- Health Professional Level 1 AQF 7,8,9 with a salary range of $99,432
- $111,229 per annum pro rata + Superannuation
- Salary packaging arrangements providing tax benefits available for living and entertainment expenses increasing your take home income where part of your wage is paid tax free each pay, savings thousands in tax each year
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Location:
Geelong Medicare Mental Health Centre, Norlane, VIC 3214 About your new role The Mental Health Clinician (MHC) provides high quality, person-centred care as part of a transdisciplinary team, supporting consumer wellbeing, safety and positive health outcomes across community and/or clinical settings. Practising autonomously within their professional scope, the MHC delivers high quality mental health care including intake, assessment, triage, referral, care coordination and evidence based psychological therapies relevant to the program. The role integrates therapeutic engagement and health education, while promoting traumainformed, and culturally safe practice. The MHC contributes to service quality, safety, and continuous improvement initiatives, and may provide clinical guidance and oversight where relevant to the program. About Neami National We're Neami. We're big believers in everyone having the opportunity to live a full life. We support people to achieve wellbeing and mental health outcomes that matter to them. We provide services across Australia for mental health and wellbeing, housing and homelessness, and suicide prevention. For some people, this means having a stronger sense of self. For others, it may mean nurturing relationships or building the confidence to tackle tomorrow. We support people to improve their quality of life in a way that suits them.



We're proud to support 34,000+ people living with mental health challenges each year across Australia and offer services over 40 different Indigenous lands. *Further information about Neami National and the organisations Values*[https://www.neaminational.org.au/about/](https://www.neaminational.org.au/about/) What will Neami offer
- Adaptable work arrangements are available for maintaining your work-life balance
- Professional development through regular practice development sessions and coaching with your supervisor
- Ongoing extensive in-house Learning and Development programs to encourage learning and skill-building
- Fitness Passport membership to support your health and wellbeing (available in most States/Territories and subject to minimum

working hours
and/or length of service)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through TELUS
- providing holistic health and wellness supports and resources to Neami staff and their immediate family What you will bring to the role
- Relevant tertiary qualification and qualified registration:
- Psychology, Nursing or Occupational Therapy with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) registration; or
- Social Work with current membership or eligibility with Australian Association of Social Worker (AASW)
- Ongoing compliance with CPD and professional registration requirements.
- Experience in mental health practice.
- Demonstrated ability to form and nurture partnerships with government and non-government mental health, emergency, and community service providers.
- Ability to maintain professional boundaries, demonstrate empathy and build trust.
- Strong capacity to engage effectively when working with discomfort, distress and people experiencing crisis.
- Ability to work autonomously, manage competing demands and exercise sound judgement.
- Experience in working as a member of a transdisciplinary team with the ability to inspire and facilitate team commitment and cooperation.
- Ability to adapt communication style to meet the needs of a diverse range of people and identify changing needs within a group.




- Knowledge of trauma informed care.
- Strong computer literacy and written communication skills. What the role requires
- National Criminal History Check (police check)
- disclosable outcomes considered
- Current Working with Children Check
- required before commencement of work
- Australian working rights
- A valid driver's licence

How to apply
The terms and conditions of the role are listed in the position description which can be found on the Neami Job Vacancy portal *(please select the paperclip icon in the top right-hand corner).
* To apply for this position, please:
- Click the 'Apply' button where you will need to create a username and password
- Upload your resume and cover letter. If you are excited about this role and have further questions or if you require any adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact: Hiring Manager: Michaela Carpus | [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) *If you have any technical issues when applying for this role, please email [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) for assistance.
* If your application is shortlisted:
- We may invite you to have an informal phone conversation to discuss the role and get to know more about your experience and interest and answer your questions.
- We may inviteyou to an interview (which may be in person or conducted online via Microsoft Teams) with up to two panel members from Neami. Applications Close: 6 November 2026 *Be Yourself
* -Neami values and celebrates diversity including multidisciplinary teams and the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that is accessible, inclusive and reflects the community in which we live. Neami is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We commit to providing accessible and safe physical and online environments for all children and young people. Click [Here](https://www.neaminational.org.au/about/our-approach/children-and-young-people/) for full statement.

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