Senior Clinician Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Clinical Engagement

Senior Clinician Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Clinical Engagement

• Clinical Engagement, Mental Health Social and Emotional Wellbeing Team
• Social Worker, Registered Psychiatric Nurse, Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist | Classifications SW3, RPN4, P3 and OT3
• Permanent Part Time | 0.6 EFT | 3 days per week | 48 hours per fortnight
• Based Ringwood East | Be part of a great team

Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.

Our Employee Value Proposition is “Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts”.

This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.

About the role

The Mental Health Social and Emotional Wellbeing Team is looking for the right person to join in its continuing effort to improve mental health and wellbeing services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people requiring assistance for mental health and wellbeing problems.

This role will support Eastern Health Mental Health and Wellbeing Services to achieve the aim of strengthening clinical care and pathways to facilitate improved, supported, and culturally informed access to recovery-oriented adult mental health and wellbeing services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in the Eastern Metropolitan Region.

A key focus of the work will be in supporting the principles and the implementation of the Victorian Government Balit Murrup Aboriginal Social and Emotional Wellbeing Framework 2017–2027.

You will play an integral role in supporting the connection and development of collaborative working relationships between Aboriginal Controlled Organisations and Health Organisations/Aboriginal focused Service providers and mental health and wellbeing services.

The successful applicant will have experience in clinical service delivery in mental health settings and in the provision of recovery focused care.

About you 

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Qualification and registration within the relevant professional discipline under the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Demonstrated ability to provide a range of services at a high standard, including specialist assessments and therapeutic interventions, to people with a serious mental illness.
• Demonstrated capacity, skills and expertise in working with clients with multiple and complex needs including alcohol and other drug and physical co morbidity.
• Interest or experience in working with Aboriginal people experiencing mental health problems.
• Desire to support Aboriginal people to engage with Aboriginal Controlled Organizations and mainstream health services.
• Highly developed interpersonal and leadership experience
• A strong commitment to high quality care
• The ability to work as part of a diverse team
• Excellent communication and organisational skills

Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.

Those that are offerred and/or start between January and April do not require an up to date vaccination for Influenza to progress providing they are aware of its requirement later in the year. Those that are offerred and/or start between May and December require the up to date Influenza vaccination prior to offer.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!

• Mentor and Shadowing program 
• Access to discovery days across our 50 sites 
• Study and professional development leave 
• Friendly & supportive teams
• Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 
• Fitness Passport for work-life balance 
• Employee Assistance program accessible for you and your loved ones 
• Flexible working hours and excellent entitlements 
• Salary packaging options and an employee benefits scheme 
• Access to Private Health Insurance offers 
• Digital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi training 
• Cafes at all of our Hospitals 

Next Steps

Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference, and are eligible to work in Australia.

We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates.

If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check.

Good to know:

• We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
• We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
• As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
• Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
• Advertising may end before the closing date.
• We do not accept recruitment agency application

If you are a current Eastern Health employee please ensure you log in with your internal Eastern Health account to apply for this or other roles.

Please click here for the Position Description

Contact Person: Gavin Foster

Contact Number: 0407 939 809

Contact Email: gavin.foster@easternhealth.org.au

Job Posting End Date: 203/06/2026

Need help submitting your application?

Just contact the Hiring Manager in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9955 7555 (Option 1) | Medical Workforce Unit on (03) 9895 3469. [TA for Non Medical roles, MWU for Medical roles]

Click Here for the Candidate Guide also for help in our recruitment process!

Our Values in Action:

Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day