60.8 – 76 hours per fortnight (Flexible 0.8- 1.0 FTE)

Ongoing Position

Lead. Influence. Change Young Lives.

headspace Bendigo is seeking an experienced and passionate Senior Clinician to provide clinical leadership within our multidisciplinary youth mental health team.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead high-quality, evidence-based care for young people aged 12-25 while mentoring clinicians, guiding service delivery, and helping shape the future of youth mental health in our region.

About the Role

As a key member of the leadership team, you will:

· Provide clinical leadership, supervision and support to clinicians and service providers.

· Lead referral, allocation and case review processes.

· Champion safe, effective and youth-centred clinical practice.

· Manage a small caseload while supporting complex presentations and risk management.

· Strengthen partnerships across health, education and community services.

· Drive service quality, innovation and continuous improvement.

About You

You are a highly skilled mental health professional with:

· Qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, Mental Health Nursing or Occupational Therapy.

· Significant experience in youth mental health and multidisciplinary service delivery.

· Robust leadership, supervision and team management skills.

· A commitment to trauma-informed, culturally safe and family-inclusive practice.

· The ability to inspire teams and deliver positive outcomes for young people.

Join a service where young people are at the centre of everything we do.

About Bendigo Community Health Services (BCHS)

Bendigo Community Health Services has cared for the health and wellbeing of the Bendigo community for 50 years. We employ more than 280 people across a broad range of services.

The success of BCHS starts with our staff, who have a high level of professionalism and dedication, allowing us to deliver quality services for the community,



with a particular focus on vulnerable people.

Why Join BCHS

✅ Lead a dedicated and passionate team
✅ Make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people
✅ Access professional development and career growth opportunities
✅ Enjoy generous salary packaging benefits and Novated Leasing
✅ Be part of a respected community-focused organisation

To successfully apply for this position you will need to address the following:

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

Essential

1. Relevant tertiary qualifications (undergraduate and postgraduate) in, psychology, social work, nursing or occupational therapy, with discipline-specific registration or accreditation as follows: Psychologist (current AHPRA registration, general or endorsed); Social Worker (AASW accreditation as a Mental Health Social Worker); Registered Nurse (current AHPRA registration with mental health nursing specialisation); Occupational Therapist (Masters-level qualification, current AHPRA registration and demonstrated specialist mental health practice).

2. Demonstrated advanced clinical expertise in youth mental health, including superior clinical judgement and the ability to lead evidence-based, clinically staged practice within a community setting.

3. Demonstrated commitment to and application of trauma-informed, culturally safe practice, with an understanding of the specific cultural needs of the Bendigo region, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, Karen communities, and other priority populations.

4. Demonstrated experience leading and managing teams,



with a track record of setting clear performance expectations, holding people accountable to workplace standards, and driving a culture of high performance, professional conduct, and continuous improvement.

5. A strong knowledge and working history of engagement of families, friends and services in the care of young people.

6. Ability to complete psycho-social assessments and undertake care planning, case co-ordination and management of young people aged 12 – 25 years, who may have a range of physical, emotional, Alcohol & Other Drug and mental health and wellbeing issues.

7. Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team and the ability to work independently when required.

8. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills when working with young people, families and other agencies.

9. Current Working with Children Check and Current Driver’s License.

10. The successful applicant will be required to undertake and complete a satisfactory National Police Check.

Desirable

1. Post graduate qualifications in an area related to youth mental health and /or family therapy.

2. Show evidence of knowledge and understanding of headspace philosophy, purpose and program delivery model.

3. Demonstrated understanding of the social model of health and its integration into counselling service provision.

For further information about the position contact Lindsay Rose on 5406 1400

To view the position description please go to https://www.bchs.com.au/careers/current-jobs

Applications addressing the Key Selection Criteria should be emailed to ••••@bchs.com.au

Bendigo Community Health Services encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities.

Applications will be acknowledged upon receipt. Applicants are requested to contact Human Resources on telephone 5406 1555 if an automatic acknowledgement has not been received.

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