Join our Team

• Use your clinical expertise to provide evidence-based care and support recovery for people living with mental ill health
• Two fixed-term, full-time roles to 30 June 2028
• Warrnambool Location

Mind strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, people with a lived and living experience of mental distress and recovery, and applicants from all cultures, genders, sexualities, bodies, abilities, spiritualities, ages and backgrounds.

Mind Australia is one of the country’s leading community-managed specialist mental health service providers with a range of residential, mobile outreach, centre based and online services. We have been supporting people living with the day-to-day impacts of mental illness, as well as their families, friends and carers for over 45 years.

We provide practical and motivational support that helps people to develop the skills they need to move on, thrive and improve the quality of their lives. It’s an approach to mental health and wellbeing that looks at the whole person in the context of their daily life. Mind is committed to diversity and social inclusion.

About the role

The Allied Health Clinician will provide high-quality clinical assessments, evidence-based therapeutic interventions, and specialist mental health support to service users with severe and complex needs, including dual diagnosis. Operating within the Multidisciplinary Service Team (MDT) funded by the Western Victoria Primary Health Network (WVPHN), this role supports communities across Warrnambool, Camperdown, Portland, and Hamilton.

This fixed-term, full-time position offers the opportunity to work autonomously while collaborating with a dynamic multidisciplinary team. You will be responsible for delivering person-centred care, supporting recovery, coordinating with other health providers, and engaging families, carers, and local services to enhance service user outcomes.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive mental health assessments and time-limited, evidence-based interventions tailored to individual needs.
• Provide care coordination and advocacy to support recovery goals.
• Work collaboratively with primary care providers, multidisciplinary teams, and community stakeholders.
• Support families and carers through education, guidance, and counselling.
• Engage in reflective practice, professional supervision, and ongoing professional development.
• Travel across Warrnambool, Camperdown, Portland, and Hamilton to provide meaningful support.

What you’ll bring

• Tertiary degree qualifications in Mental Health, Social Work, Allied Health, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Psychology or other health related field as designated by Mind.
• Graduated from an ACA accredited/approved Bachelor of Counselling (AQF level 7) or Master of Counselling (AQF level 9).
• Able to obtain appropriate registration with Australian Associate of Social Workers (AASW) and hold Mental Health Accreditation.
• Able to obtain appropriate registration with AHPRA or equivalent.
• Demonstrated understanding of the Community Services sector and ability to build strong relationships with service providers and key stakeholders.

Benefits

• Salary packaging up to $15,899 p.a. allows you to allocate a portion of your pre-tax income to cover living expenses (e.g. rent, mortgage, childcare, car leasing expenses etc.)
• Option to access Meal and Entertainment allowance up to $2,650 p.a. via Salary Packaging.
• Generous leave entitlements including 8 weeks paid parental leave, 17.5% annual leave loading, and Monthly Accumulated Day off
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), provided by Converge International, for you and your immediate family members.
• Fitness Passport - Access to our corporate health and fitness program, providing you and family with access to a wide choice of fitness facilities.
• Workplace Banking Portal that provides convenient access to a range of banking and lifestyle benefits offered through Mind’s CommBank program.
• Professional development through regular Practice Development sessions and coaching with your supervisor.

Interested?

To apply visit Mind Careers - reference number 499089. Online applications must be submitted by 11pm Monday 16 March 2026. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced. Please contact the person below for more information.

Jennifer Shanley– Service Manager

Jen.Shanley@mindaustralia.org.au

Position Description

 PD Allied Health Clinician (MDT).pdf

The successful applicant is required to complete comprehensive reference and background checking prior to employment, including a Working with Children Check, NDIS Workers Screening Check.

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments to complete your application, please contact us at hr@mindaustralia.org.au