About the role

Are you a Registered Nurse looking to specialise in mental health nursing? South West Healthcare invites you to join our 12-month Postgraduate Nurse Program, a part-time (64 hours per fortnight) supernumerary role within our Acute Inpatient Mental Health Unit, designed to help you grow in a supportive, hands-on environment.

Work alongside an experienced team of Registered Mental Health Nurses, gain exposure to a broad range of mental health care services, and enhance your expertise through regular Professional Development and Clinical Supervision. This is your opportunity to develop specialist skills and make a meaningful difference in people's lives.

Position Overview

• Fixed Term, part time (64 hours per fortnight) 12 months commencing February 2026
• Warrnambool Campus
• Classification: Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 2
• Salary Range: $72,404.80 - $96,808.40 per annum, pro rata + superannuation

What you bring

• Registration with the APHRA, as a Registered Nurse
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, essential for team collaboration
• Strong understanding of legislation, contemporary frameworks, and recovery-oriented practices
• Enrolment in, or aspiration to complete, postgraduate studies in Specialist Mental Health Nursing (preferred)

What we offer

You will enjoy benefits such as:

• Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions.
• Internal and external professional development opportunities.
• Ongoing clinical supervision.
• A range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs.
• Excellent terms and conditions of employment.

Who we are

As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values: Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community. Learn more about SWH here.

SWH respects all individuals and promote equity and inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, racial, cultural and religious backgrounds and socio- economic status.

SWH is the major specialist referral centre for the Barwon South West sub-region, and provides a comprehensive range of acute, sub-acute, specialist, community, mental health and aged services.

With a population of 39,000 and a catchment of 100,000 Warrnambool is the regional centre to Victoria's Great South Coast.

To learn about the vibrant town and region please visit: http://www.warrnambool.com/

How to apply

Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Sunday 21 September 2025. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.

Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Victorian Public Mental Health Services Enterprise Agreement 2024-2028 with the appropriate classification of Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 2.

The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:

• Police Record Check
• Employee Working with Children's Check
• Current Immunisation status

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