Senior Clinican

Program:
Mental Health Services

Department:
Mid West PARC

Job Function:
Mental Health

Project:

• Employment Type: Full-Time, Fixed Term (until January 2027)
• Salary: SW3/OT3/P3/RPN4 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

The Senior Clinician at Burnside PARC (BPARC) is a pivotal leadership role within a short-term residential mental health recovery service. Ideal for an experienced clinician, this role offers the opportunity to lead and support a multidisciplinary team in delivering high-quality, trauma‑informed, and recovery‑oriented care to consumers with complex needs. In partnership with a Mental Health Community Support Service (MHCSS), the Senior Clinician provides advanced clinical oversight, coordinates care, delivers discipline‑specific interventions, and fosters a culture of learning and continuous improvement.

This role directly supports Western Health’s mission to provide Best Care, care that is safe, person‑centred, coordinated and right by enhancing consumer outcomes, service quality, and staff capability. It is a meaningful opportunity to contribute to innovation, drive reform, and support sustainable growth in mental health care across one of Victoria’s most diverse and rapidly expanding regions.

• Provide clinical leadership and mentoring to multidisciplinary staff, ensuring high-quality, recovery‑orientated care
• Conduct comprehensive mental health assessment and deliver evidence‑based interventions for consumers with complex needs
• Collaborate closely with the MHCSS partner to coordinate care, support daily routines, and co‑develop individual recovery plans
• Lead or contribute to service development initiatives, and quality improvement projects aligned with best practice standards
• Provide discipline‑specific supervision, support student placements and contribute to staff capability building.

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and current registration with AHPRA (for nurses, OTs, and psychologists) or eligibility for Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW membership).
• Extensive experience (typically 5+ years) in public mental health, including assessment, risk management, and delivery of evidence‑based interventions.
• For Social Worker applicants - a minimum of 7 years' experience is required.
• Demonstrated ability to provide clinical leadership, support multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to a positive and collaborative team culture.
• Advanced communication, problem‑solving and conflict resolution skills, with the ability to engage effectively with consumers, families, and stakeholders.
• A strong understanding of relevant legislation, professional codes of ethics, and the principles of trauma‑informed and recovery‑focused care.

• Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards.
• Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements.
• Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey.

• Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways.
• Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.
• Mentorship and career support.

• Make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives through compassionate care.
• Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion.
• Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research.

• Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment.
• Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare.

If you’re passionate about compassionate care, we’d love to hear from you. Simply click on the “apply” button and follow the prompts.

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Closing date: 11:59pm on 3 February 2026.

Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Tegan Erichsen on  or via Tegan.

Erichsen.au .

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer…