Job Description
Senior Mental Health Clinician
Req ID:  5642
Posting Start Date:  20/01/2026
Advertisement End Date:  03/02/2026
Work Location:  Waratah Community Health Service

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.
Job Description: 
 

Community Mental Health Senior Clinician

The Royal Melbourne Hospital

 

  • Full-Time, Fixed-Term to 25th Oct 2026.
  • Open to Grade 3 Allied Health and Psychology Professionals
  • 5 weeks annual leave, 17.5% leave loading and monthly ADOs!

 

About RMH & the team

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:

Key responsibilities include:

  • Deliver evidence-based care to consumers with complex mental health needs while maintaining an active caseload
  • Provide senior clinical leadership and support the Team Leader, Program Manager and clinicians to drive high-quality service delivery
  • Contribute expert diagnostic assessment, formulation, treatment planning and clinical advice
  • Lead and participate in discipline-specific and multidisciplinary activities and meetings
  • Provide and participate in clinical supervision, supporting workforce development
  • Support day-to-day team operations, including workload management and clinical decision-making

About you:

You are an experienced senior clinician who thrives in both leadership and hands-on clinical practice.

You will have:

  • Qualification as an Occupational Therapist, Psychologist (with clinical endorsement) or Social Worker
  • Minimum 5–7 years’ experience working with people experiencing severe and enduring mental illness
  • Demonstrated knowledge and application of evidence-based interventions across complex presentations
  • Ability to work autonomously while contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment
  • Strong communication, organisation and interpersonal skills, with confidence using clinical information systems and IT platforms
  • Current Victorian Driver’s Licence and ability to travel as required for community-based work
  • Qualification as an Occupational Therapist, Psychologist (with clinical endorsement) 

 

To view the full position description, click here!

 

Why work with RMH Mental health Services?

  • Generous leave entitlements including 5 weeks annua leave, 17.5% leave loading and an additional day off per month for full time staff!
  • Earn up to $12,000 tax free earnings with our salary packaging options!
  • Discounted health and wellness facility access with Fitness Passport!
  • Career development and leadership growth!
  • We live by our values – People First, Lead with Kindness and excellence together!

 

Please Note: Applications will be reviewed as received and the position may close prior to the advertised closing date.

 
Name and Contact:  Antonio Blanco - 9377 3400

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.