The Royal Melbourne Hospital is one of Australia’s leading public healthcare providers.

Join the team. Build a career. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join The Royal Melbourne Hospital.

Community Mental Health Engagement Worker

The Royal Melbourne Hospital

• Opportunity for recently graduated social workers or occupational therapists!
• Full Time, 12-month Fixed Term based in Moonee Ponds!
• Generous leave entitlements & salary packaging!

About RMH & the team

The Royal Melbourne Hospital Mental Health Services is committed to working with consumers during their recovery by offering holistic and evidence-based treatment, which is inclusive of family/carers and provided by clinicians with well-developed skills. Staff employed within the RMH MHS are expected to identify EB practice competencies and to use these in their clinical work 

We are looking for passionate and dedicated individuals to join the Inner West Area Mental Health Service at our Waratah Clinic in Moonee Ponds.

In this role, you will assist consumers, their families and carers to navigate mental health services, provide information that supports improved access to a range of health, community and social services (including general practice, specialist care, peer support, carer respite, the NDIS and other welfare agencies), and contribute to creating a clear pathway into clinical mental health roles for newly registered health practitioners.

About you:

• High level of reliability and professional conduct
• Understanding of Legislation pertinent to the provision of mental health services and in particular the Mental Health and Well-Being Act 2022 and of policies and strategic directions of Public Mental Health Services
• Advanced Computer skills, Microsoft office competency
• A current Victorian Driver’s Licence, and ongoing ability to use this form of transport

Social Workers:

• An approved degree in Social Work and eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.

Occupational Therapists:

• Registration under the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation National Law Act (2009) with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia.
• An approved Degree from a recognised school of Occupational Therapy or other qualifications approved for eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Occupational Therapy (Vic.).

Why work with us?

Here at The RMH we strive for excellence with a strong purpose that defines the work we do for our community – Advancing health for everyone, every day. This is the Melbourne Way.   

• You have access to professional development and career progression in a large, dynamic organisation!
• Enjoy excellent work-life balance working in a supportive and collaborative team!
• Salary packaging, great location and close to public transport.
• Discounted health and fitness facility access with Fitness Passport
• Earn up to $12,000 in tax free earnings!

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Interested?

If this sounds like the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you. We will begin shortlisting as applications are received, and this adv

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and satisfactory Working With Children Check.

The RMH is committed to creating a culturally safe environment as a collective responsibility. We draw on our principles of self-determination, equity, accountability, and shared learning to create a culturally responsive health system that challenges how we strive for continuous quality improvement to meet the expectations of the communities and patients we serve.

RMH is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with the Child Safe Standards.

As a leader in healthcare, we recognise the need to foster a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging. We encourage people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply, and will provide adjustments to support equitable participation.