Requisition No: 5093
Executive Division: Operations
Division: Mental Health & Wellbeing Services
Program: Mental Health Services
Department: Clinical Specialist - Mid West
Enterprise Agreement: Victorian Public Mental Health Services Enterprise
Job Function: Allied Health Professionals
Project:
- Location: Multiple Western Health Mental Health & Wellbeing Sites including Sunshine, Melton and St Albans
- Employment Type: Fixed Term, Part Time until September 2026
- Salary: RPN4, OT3, SW3 or P3 - multiple classifications considered
About the role
The clinical lead for NDIS and EIPSR support works across the division to build capacity within the clinical workforce to ensure all eligible consumers have been referred for psychosocial support.
Key responsibilities:
- Support clinicians through the development of high-quality applications for NDIS support packages
- Develop and disseminate suitable educational resources to support clinicians to independently draft and submit NDIS applications
- Maintain a data set of information pertaining to referrals, support requests and consultations
- Work closely with providers, clinicians and senior staff to problem solve difficulties in consumer uptake and access
About you:
- You must be self-driven and keen to develop relationships both within the hospital and with our external stakeholders
- You must have knowledge of the NDIS and be up to date with current funding guidelines
- You must have experience working in tertiary mental health services
- You must lead with kindness, be open to learning and participate in transparent communication
Position Description
About Western Health
Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne’s western suburbs.
With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centred care across every life stage.
We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach services to aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include
oncology, renal, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology.
We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia’s most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges.
Western Health operates four acute public hospitals: Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s), Footscray Hospital, Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women’s prison located in Ravenhall.
Why join us?
Compensation and benefits
- Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards.
- Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements.
- Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey.
Learning and development opportunities
- Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways.
- Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.
- Mentorship and career support.
Community impact and inclusion
- 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.
Organisational culture and environment
- Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment.
- Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare.
Ready to make an impact?
If you’re passionate about supporting people to meet their independent living goals, we’d love to hear from you. Simply click on the “apply” button and follow the prompts.
If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying.
Closing date: 11:59pm on 26 August 2025.
Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Lindsay Vernon (Operations Manager - Specialist Services) via [email protected] or on 0432 889 453 or Angela Mazur (Chief Occupational Therapist) via [email protected].
Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).
Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.
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