Senior Mental Health Clinician

Location: Company: Bendigo Health Work in an environment that offers: We offer generous relocation support of up to $10,000 (international), $6,000 (interstate), or $3,000 (within Victoria) to help make your move to Bendigo seamless. Benefit from a $10,000 sign-on incentive, paid as $5,000 on commencement and $5,000 after 12 months of service. Build your future with Bendigo Health through permanent residency sponsorship pathways available after 12 months for eligible candidates. The Position Job Reference: 4512 Position Title: Senior Mental Health Clinician Classification: NP75 - NP77, HR25 - HR28, HR9 - HR12, PK1 - PK4 Salary per hour (exc. super): $63.22 - $68.08, $55.91 - $63.22, $47.81 - $54.10 Hours per fortnight: Up to 80 Hours (Including and ADO every 4 weeks, if working 80 hours) Employment Status: Ongoing Part Time Other Requirements: 2026 Flu Vaccination Closing date: 24/09/2026 Bendigo Health is a key partner in the establishment and delivery of the Locals service across the Greater Bendigo Loddon Campaspe area. The position is therefore a new role, and will report to both the Service Manager (employed by Mind) on a day to day operational basis, and professionally, to the Manager of Bendigo Health’s ECAT, Triage and Adult PARC service (ETP). The Bendigo Local will be located in a new co-designed, fit for purpose space, close to Bendigo’s city centre. As a key member of the Bendigo Locals staffing group, you will work closely with a range of wellbeing workers, such as Peer and Community Mental Health Practitioners, Aboriginal Wellbeing Workers and LGBTQI+ Peer Practitioners; as well as a range of specialists, including Psychologists, Art Therapists, AOD Clinicians, Psychiatrists and Allied Health. The Local Service will provide evidence-based treatment, care and support. You will be a key member of the team providing initial screening and assessment, care planning and coordination, clinical treatment and therapies, and care coordination, particularly in support of people and their families who may require more intensive support and referral to an Area service (e.g.: Bendigo Health). The position will also advocate for and support the establishment and maintenance of a strong clinical governance capability, and compliance with health care standards in operation at the Local and Bendigo Health. To be successful in this role, you will be an advocate and supporter of peer led services that prioritises treatment and care in the community, and the preferences and goals of consumers, carers, families and supporters. The senior clinician will deputise for the manager and provide leadership in the team through coaching and modelling Bendigo Health values. Working with Bendigo Health Bendigo Health are a leader in regional health care, combining outstanding services with a strong education, training and personal development culture. Created by our community in the 1850s, we have a long, proud history of delivering excellent care to our community. Our organisation is diverse, welcoming and committed to delivering our vision of Excellent Care. Every Person, Every Time. Bendigo Health has around 5000 staff and a catchment area covering a quarter of the size of Victoria. The three main campuses of Bendigo Health are in Bendigo, with many services extended to regional settings including areas such as Mildura, Echuca, Swan Hill, Kyneton and Castlemaine. We offer a fantastic range of benefits for our staff, including: Staff health and wellbeing programs Career development and education opportunities Generous salary packaging opportunities, to increase your take-home pay each fortnight Flexible Working Arrangements Use of staff gym and pool and access to other fitness facilities through fitness passport program If successful for a position at Bendigo Health you must provide evidence of your full immunisation record as part of the on boarding process. Your New Division The Mental Health Service provides psychiatric care and treatment across a large catchment area in Victoria stretching from Swan Hill in the north of the state to Gisborne in the south. Family sensitive practice is central to our models of mental health care and best practice ensures the identification, inclusion and support of families, carers and children. Bendigo Region Bendigo is one of Victoria’s largest regional cities making it a great city to live and work in. Bendigo provides services for the region’s population of over 320,000 and so the city offers excellent schools, shopping and cultural precincts, sporting facilities and various tertiary facilities. We can offer generous flexible working arrangements - giving you more time to enjoy the fantastic restaurants, beautiful parks, walking trails and wineries within our region. Interested? We’d love to hear from you! Please ensure that you attach a cover letter and an up-to-date copy of your resume. Need more information? Please contact Erin Donald on (03) 5454 7755 for a confidential discussion. Diversity and Inclusion Bendigo Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and social inclusion and encourage people from a diverse cultural background, people with disabilities and or Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people to apply. Position Description: HERE Allied Health Credentialling and Scope of Practice Protocol: HERE Careers Video Reference: Mental Health and Wellbeing Careers at Bendigo Health Act with Respect X | We are proud to be a Respect X Accredited Employer. We have zero tolerance for sexual harassment, bullying and discrimination in our organisation. Learn more: www.respectx.com.au If you are an existing Bendigo Health employee, please ensure you apply with your Bendigo Health email address.