About the role

An exciting opportunity exists for a Graduate Registered Nurse to undertake a 12-month position within the Mental Health Services, with placements primarily in the Community setting. This role offers a fantastic chance to develop a broad range of skills essential for working in a specialist mental health environment.

The program runs for 12 months and is a full-time (80 hours per fortnight) supernumerary position. The successful applicant will be supported by experienced Registered Mental Health Nurses and will benefit from regular Professional Development sessions and Clinical Supervision to foster the development of specialist mental health nursing skills.

This position enables the successful applicant to build expertise in delivering a wide range of mental health assessments and interventions to consumers and their families within a mental health framework.

Placements in the Community setting will provide hands-on experience in conducting various assessments and delivering therapeutic interventions, with a strong focus on recovery-oriented practice, trauma-informed care, and family inclusiveness.

Position overview

• Employment Type: Full-time (80 hours per fortnight) with a monthly ADO, 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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