Senior Clinician Access and Consultation (RPN4/SW3/OT3) - Adult Community Mental Health

Bayside Health

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

• Permanent, Full-Time (80 hrs + ADO)
• Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 4, or Social Worker/Occupational Therapist Grade 3
• Located at St Kilda Rd Clinic with travel required
• Frequent professional development opportunities and regular professional supervision

Department

Alfred Mental & Addiction Health is responsible for the operation of services which focus on people with a mental illness residing in the Inner South Eastern area of Melbourne.

About the role

The Senior Clinician for Access and Consultation position is part of our Navigations Team where you will join a team of 4 other Senior Clinicians and a Senior Mental Health Support Worker who work together to provide the AMAH Adult service with a single point of entry for consumers between the age of 25 – 65.

You will be assessing referrals and will assist with short-term support, consultations and liaison with the community. Your team is responsible for providing face to face one off assessments as well as secondary consultation and education to primary health providers. The team assists with internal referrals and the movement of consumers throughout the community program.

About you

• Approved tertiary qualifications and registration with either the Nurses and Midwives Board or Occupational Therapy Board via AHPRA; or eligible for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers
• Significant full-time clinical experience and post graduate qualifications desirable, including demonstrated interest in continual learning opportunities.
• Substantial experience in a mental health-based context, preferably in community settings.
• Mandatory: – Current Victorian Driver License 
• Previous work within an acute community mental health setting, and Drug and alcohol experience is highly regarded
• Australian working rights and current Influenza vaccination

What's in it for you

Portable long service leave from other public health services, Fitness Passport (Discounted subscription membership at numerous gyms across Melbourne), Supportive multi-disciplinary team environment, Located close to public transport and cafes, Great employment benefits as part of Alfred Health - Wellbeing initiatives, car parking (subject to availability), onsite gym, childcare services, access to salary packaging, novated leasing and discounted health insurance and banking

If this opportunity sounds like it is for you, click the APPLY button, include both your resume and cover letter. 

Please do not delay in submitting your application, as we will be screening applications upon receiving.

For more information about the role, please contact Matt Gittins (Manager of Navigations) at St Kilda Road Clinic on (03) 9076 9888.

Applications Close: 11pm,  Sunday 1st February 2026.

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.