Senior Clinician – Community Mental Health

Melbourne, VIC | Permanent Full-Time

We are partnering with a leading regional mental health service to recruit an experienced Senior Clinician to join their Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Service.

This is an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your career while making a genuine difference to consumers, families and carers within a supportive regional community.

🌏 Relocation & Visa Sponsorship Available

Up to $10,000 international relocation support
Up to $6,000 interstate relocation support
Up to $3,000 relocation support within Victoria
Visa sponsorship available for eligible international candidates
Potential permanent residency sponsorship pathway after 12 months for eligible candidates
$10,000 sign-on incentive – $5,000 on commencement and $5,000 after 12 months

The Role

As a Senior Clinician, you will work as part of an integrated community mental health team, providing high-quality clinical care under the direction of the Manager and team Psychiatrist(s).

Your responsibilities will include:

Providing psychiatric triage, intake and comprehensive clinical assessments
Developing and delivering evidence-based treatment and interventions
Providing psychoeducation, support and ongoing care to consumers
Working collaboratively with families and carers
Supporting a multidisciplinary approach to mental health care
Contributing to high-quality, recovery-focused clinical practice
Working closely with psychiatrists, clinicians and other healthcare professionals

About You

We are looking for an experienced Registered Psychiatric Nurse who is passionate about delivering person-centred care and supporting positive outcomes within the community.

You will ideally have:

Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
Strong experience within mental health
Excellent clinical assessment and treatment skills
Experience working within a multidisciplinary team
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
A genuine commitment to recovery-oriented and family-sensitive practice
The ability to work effectively within a regional community setting

Additional Benefits

Salary packaging opportunities
Flexible working arrangements
Career development and education opportunities
Staff health and wellbeing programs
Fitness Passport
ADO every 4 weeks

Position Details

Position: Senior Clinician – Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Service

Base Location: Melbourne, VIC/ Regional

Employment: Ongoing Full-Time

Hours: 80 hours per fortnight, including an ADO every 4 weeks

Classification: NP75–NP77

Salary: $4,664.40 – $5,023.20 per fortnight + superannuation, depending on experience

Job Reference: 3480

2026 Flu Vaccination required.

Interested?

If you're an experienced Mental Health Nurse looking for a rewarding permanent opportunity with a regional service, with relocation assistance and visa sponsorship available, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact us bh@limelightpeople.conm.au for a confidential discussion about the opportunity.