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.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) Clinical Specialist

Why Join RMH?

• Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Identified role
• Join the growing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workforce at RMH
• Access to cultural support including RMH Elder in Residence and Aboriginal workforce networks

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to provide cultural leadership and advanced clinical expertise across the Royal Melbourne Hospital Mental Health Service (RMH MHS), supporting culturally safe, responsive and accessible care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander consumers.

Based across Inner West metropolitan Melbourne/Naarm, including Parkville, Flemington and Moonee Ponds, the role works across the service to strengthen culturally responsive practice, build workforce capability and influence service improvement.

Working from a Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB), trauma-informed and recovery-focused approach, you will play a key role in strengthening partnerships with Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations and influencing how mental health services respond to the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

Key Accountabilities

• Deliver specialist SEWB-informed assessment, formulation and intervention for consumers with complex needs
• Provide secondary consultation and clinical advice to multidisciplinary teams
• Provide culturally safe welcoming, engagement and care planning
• Deliver cultural consultation, workforce training and reflective practice
• Strengthen pathways and partnerships with Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations
• Support development of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workforce

About You

• You identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
• You have extensive experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
• Advanced clinical skills in mental health assessment, formulation and intervention
• Understanding of Social and Emotional Wellbeing and culturally safe care
• Experience in clinical leadership, consultation and workforce development

Benefits of Working at RMH

• Meaningful Work
  Make a real difference in the lives of patients, families and our community.
• Career Growth
  Access learning, development, and diverse career opportunities.
• Supportive Culture & Belonging
  Join in a diverse and values-led organisation built on kindness, collaboration and inclusion.
• Innovation
  Help shape the future of healthcare through research, technology and new models of care.
• World-Class Excellence
  Work alongside leading healthcare professionals at one of Australia's premier public hospitals, within the Parkville Precinct—one of the world's leading biomedical and research precincts.
• Enjoy great employee benefits
  Salary packaging of up to $12,000 tax free and generous leave entitlements, including additional annual leave and a monthly accrued day off for eligible full-time staff (role/EBA dependent).

• Work in the Parkville Precinct
  Work in the Parkville precinct with excellent public transport, onsite parking options and access to staff health services.

Position Description

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Interested?

Click Apply to submit your application, please include a cover letteR and resume.

Interviews may commence as applications are received. Early applications are encouraged as the role may close once filled.

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

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we work and are committed to a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

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.