At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide compassionate, client-centred mental health support and case management.
- Company: Bayside Health, a leading public health service in Melbourne.
- Benefits: Salary packaging, onsite fitness facilities, childcare services, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Diverse workplace encouraging applications from all backgrounds.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in mental health care and support individuals on their recovery journey.
- Qualifications: Registered Nurse with postgraduate qualifications in Mental Health Nursing preferred.
The predicted salary is between 56700 - 69300 $ per year.
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.
The Department Alfred Mental & Addiction Health is responsible for the operation of services which focus on people with a mental illness residing in the Inner southeastern area of Melbourne. The Adult and Older Adult Service combines AMAH Adult/Older Adult Community Mental Health and Caulfield Aged and Liaison Psychiatry Services to provide comprehensive, person-centred support for adults and older adults. We offer a wide range of therapeutic, addiction, trauma-informed, and family violence services.
In line with the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health recommendations and the Victorian Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022, we are expanding our services to provide specialized expertise and broad-spectrum care, including pathways for substance use, rehabilitation, recovery, and trauma-focused care. Our approach focuses on integrated treatment, education, peer support, care planning, and navigation, supporting individuals at every stage of their recovery journey.
Join us in reshaping mental health care with compassionate, specialised support to create meaningful change for our community.
The role is a 12-month fixed term contract Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 3. The successful applicant will provide client centred, recovery oriented, assertive clinical case management and community treatment to their allocated client load with multiple and complex needs. For instance, clients may have primary mental health issues, and may also have housing, drug and alcohol, forensic and general health problems. The successful applicant will also provide discipline specific skills across the multidisciplinary team, particularly in relation to pharmacological knowledge, administration of medications and monitoring and reviewing side effects.
As part of the role, the RPN3 will also provide secondary consultation, assessment and advice to other Inner South services working with complex needs clients including our partners Sacred Heart Mission and Launch Southbank.
Requirements:
- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia via AHPRA
- Postgraduate qualifications in Mental Health Nursing, or equivalent
- Proven clinical experience working as a nurse in a community mental health setting with clients who are difficult to engage and present with complex needs
- A current driver’s licence is required to undertake this role
- Postgraduate qualifications in related health field, or working towards it, is strongly preferred
- Proven post qualifying experience working as a clinician in a community mental health setting is highly desirable
The benefits:
- A new carpark waiting list has been implemented nearby at The Alfred.
- Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
- Onsite car (subject to availability) and bike parking opportunities nearby at The Alfred, deducted pre-tax!
- Fantastic onsite fitness facilities nearby at The Alfred through ProSport health and fitness
- Childcare services nearby at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services
- Close to public transport and cafes
If applicable, please specify specific requirements that you require in your cover letter or CV. Enquiries to Jack Arrowsmith, Team Leader HOPS via email: J.Arrowsmith@alfred.org.au Applications close 11pm AEDT, Friday 13 November 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.
Mental Health Clinician in Melbourne employer: Alfred Health
Bayside Health is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment for Neurophysiology Scientists. With a strong focus on professional development, employees benefit from extensive training opportunities, competitive salary packaging, and generous leave entitlements, all while contributing to high-quality healthcare for the diverse communities of metropolitan Melbourne and beyond. The culture at Bayside Health promotes collaboration and compassion, ensuring that staff are empowered to thrive in their roles and make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients.
