About the role

An exciting opportunity is available for a Graduate Registered Nurse to advance their clinical knowledge and skills in the specialised field of mental health nursing through our dedicated postgraduate program.

This Combined Mental Health Program offers a unique structure, allowing the successful applicant to gain experience across two key settings:

• 6 months in the Acute Mental Health Inpatient Unit, and
• 6 months in Community Mental Health.

This rotation ensures exposure to a broad spectrum of mental health nursing, promoting the development of comprehensive and adaptable clinical skills essential for working in specialist mental health environments.

The successful graduate will receive robust support from experienced Registered Mental Health Nurses and will benefit from:

• Regular Professional Development sessions
• Access to Clinical Supervision
• Opportunities for reflective practice and skill enhancement

This is an excellent pathway for those passionate about mental health care and looking to build a strong foundation for a long-term career in this rewarding specialty.

Position overview

• Employment Type: Part-time (64 hours per fortnight), Fixed term for 12 months commencing in February 2026
• Location: Warrnambool Campus
• Classification: Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 2
• Salary Range: $72,404.80 - $96,808.40 pro rata, plus superannuation

What you bring

• Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, essential for effective team collaboration
• Strong understanding of relevant legislation, contemporary frameworks, and recovery-oriented mental health practices
• Enrolment in, or a commitment to pursue, 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 5 October 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 2020-2024.

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

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

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