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 Senior Clinician
Registered Psychiatric Nurse - Grade 4
Royal Melbourne Hospital Mental Health Services - Waratah Clinic

• Full-Time, Fixed-Term till May 2026
• Working alongside a friendly, collaborative team
• 5 weeks annual leave, monthly ADO, and salary packing options

About The Royal Melbourne Hospital:

The Royal Melbourne Hospital Mental Health Services is a collaborative and supportive work environment committed to providing evidence-based treatments to consumer and carers with serious mental illness.  We are located in the midst of the Puckle Street precinct surrounded by cafes, parks and public transport (trams, trains and buses). 

Your new role:

• Deliver evidence-based treatments for complex mental health needs.
• Combine leadership duties with direct clinical work.
• Support the team, team leader, and program manager in maintaining high standards.
• Provide supervision and expert opinions on diagnoses and treatment planning.
• Contribute to team operations, including staff support and leadership.
• Participate in occasional weekend shifts.

About you:

• Relevant qualification and a minimum of 5 years’ experience in severe mental illness assessment, diagnosis, and treatment.
• Expertise in evidence-based interventions for low-prevalence disorders and endorsed RMH MHS practice domains.
• Commitment to professional development and effective teamwork within a multidisciplinary setting.
• Strong organisational, communication, and IT skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Windows and related systems.
• Hold a current Victorian Driver’s Licence, and ongoing ability to use this form of transport

Benefits of working with The Royal Melbourne Hospital Mental Health Services:

As one of the largest health services in Victoria, and a team of more than 10,000 strong, we provide a comprehensive range of specialist medical, surgical, and mental health services; as well as rehabilitation, aged care, outpatient and community programs. We are a designated state-wide provider for services including trauma, and we lead centres of excellence for tertiary services in several key specialties including neurosciences, nephrology, oncology, cardiology and virtual health.

• The RMH MHS offers a vibrant, dynamic, collaborative and supportive work environment.
• We are a passionate group of people who love to work hard offering evidenced based services.
• You will help us achieve the highest standards of care and recovery for our consumers.
• In return, you will be supported to undertake continuous professional development and enjoy the work that you do.
• We have good processes and supports in place to help you organise your day and do it well.

To view the full Position Description, please click here.

Please note: recruitment is ongoing, with interviews commencing as soon as suitable applications are received. Advertising may cease prior to the closing date

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and a Working with Children Check. Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of an immunisation assessment prior to commencement.

The RMH stands in solidarity with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in work and care. We are proud to be a workplace that champions diversity, inclusion and equality for our staff and our community.  Our goal is for our people to feel safe, included and supported so that they can be at their best every single day. We encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply to our vacancies, and will consider adjustments to support such applications.