Senior Mental Health Clinician, Colac Local Bushfire Recovery
Employment Type - Temporary Part Time
Hours per fortnight - 48
Job Category - RPN4, SW4, OT4, Psychology3
Req Id - 9715
- Lead recovery-focused care for the Colac Otway community after the bushfires
- Be part of Victoria's reformed mental health system, shaped by the Royal Commission
- Part time temporary position until 30/06/2027
About the role
The Greater Geelong and Borough of Queenscliff (GGQ) Mental Health and Wellbeing Local is a consortium of Barwon Health, Wathaurong Aboriginal Cooperative, Wellways Australia and ermha365. Built on the Royal Commission's vision, it offers accessible, integrated support that starts with a simple question: "Welcome, how can we help?"
With Department of Health funding, the Local is expanding into the bushfire-affected Colac Otway region. As Senior Clinician, you'll deliver assessment and evidence-informed therapy while supervising and supporting the clinical team, and working closely with local partners including Colac Area Health, Colac Otway Shire and the CFA.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver recovery-oriented assessment and interventions for consumers and families
- Provide clinical supervision and lead the professional development of the team
- Drive quality improvement, KPI reporting and accreditation activities for the service
What We Are Looking For
- An experienced senior clinician with advanced therapeutic skills and a passion for leading recovery-oriented, trauma-informed community care. Experience in disaster recovery or brief intervention is highly regarded.
- Qualifications in psychiatric nursing, OT, social work or psychology (clinical or forensic endorsement), with AHPRA registration (or AASW eligibility)
- Advanced skills in treating co-occurring mental health and substance use concerns
- Experience providing clinical supervision, and a current Victorian driver's licence
Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.
- Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction
- A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
- Extensive professional development opportunities
- Attractive salary packaging benefits
- Living expenses capped at $9,010
- Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650
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Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.
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Additional information
If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at peopleassist@barwonhealth.org.au
All appointments are subject to:
- Satisfactory Police Record Check
- Immunisation Status Clearance
- Working with Children Check (if applicable)
To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Please note: We do not accept resumes via email.
Barwon Health does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Candidates must apply directly through the official recruitment portal.
Contact person: Simon Buggy | Manager | Colac Local Bushfire Recovery
Email: simon.buggy@barwonhealth.org.au
Phone: 0403 226 319
Application closing date: Monday 12, October 2026
Internal applicants:
If you are currently employed at Barwon Health, please ensure you sign in via the Employee Login on the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page through the intranet before applying.
Shortlisting may commence prior to the closing date - early applications are encouraged.