JOB DETAILS

Lead Clinician

CompanyLoddon Mallee Health Network
LocationEchuca
Work ModeOn Site
PostedApril 12, 2026
About The Company
Bendigo Health is a leading regional health service, with around 5000 staff and a catchment area covering a quarter of the size of Victoria. The three main campuses of Bendigo Health are in Bendigo, with many services extended to regional settings including areas such as Mildura, Echuca, Swan Hill, Kyneton and Castlemaine. Bendigo Health is a 778-bed service that provides emergency care, maternity, women’s health, medical imaging, pathology, rehabilitation, community services, residential aged care, mental health care, community dental, hospice/palliative care, cardiology, cancer services and renal dialysis to the people of the Loddon Mallee region We would like to acknowledge that we work on Dja Dja Wurrung, Yorta Yorta, Baraba Baraba, Wemba Wemba, and Latje Latje country and pay our respects to the people who are the Traditional Custodians of the land. We would also like to pay our respect to Elders past, present and emerging. Our vision 5-Year To be a trusted regional healthcare service recognised for delivering exceptional care, being a great place to work, and being deeply connected to our community. 10-Year To be a leading regional tertiary health service - delivering both specialist and generalist care, underpinned by academic excellence, clinical research, and innovation - driving improved health outcomes in partnership across the Loddon Mallee. Values Passionate We are passionate about doing our best - for our patients, our colleagues, and our community. Accountable We take ownership of our actions and outcomes, always striving for integrity and improvement. Caring We care deeply for our community - and our community cares for us. Compassion is at the heart of everything we do. Trustworthy We are open, honest, and respectful in all that we do - earning the trust placed in us every day. To learn more visit our website www.bendigohealth.org.au
About the Role

Work in an environment that offers: 

  • Progress your career within a leading regional health service! 
  • Generous relocation incentives available! 
  • Multidisciplinary role suitable for Nursing, Occupational Therapy or Social Work!

 

The Position 

Job Reference: 3470

Position Title: Lead Clinician - Echuca Older Persons Community Mental Health Team
Classification: NP81 - NP74, YC42 - YC45, YB20 - YB23
Salary per fortnight (exc. super): $3,385.80 - $4,311.20
Hours per fortnight: 80 (including an ADO every 4 weeks)
Employment Status: Ongoing Full Time

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date

Closing date: 21/04/2026

 

Relocation Incentives available*

International Relocation -  Up to $8,000

Interstate Relocation - Up to $5,000

Within Victoria - Up to $2,000

We have an amazing opportunity for a Registered Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Social Worker to join our passionate team!

This ongoing opportunity will allow you to contribute to a multidisciplinary team making a direct and positive impact in the lives of our community!

In the context of an integrated community mental health team, and under the direction of the Manager and team Consultant Psychiatrist(s), the Community Mental Health Cinicians will provide psychiatric triage, intake, assessment and treatment and short-long term interventions Monday to Friday. Out of hours and weekend crisis assessment and treatment is managed through the Regional Psychiatric Triage Service. 

 

Working with Bendigo Health

Bendigo Health are a leader in regional health care, combining outstanding services with a strong education, training and personal development culture.

Created by our community in the 1850s, we have a long, proud history of delivering excellent care to our community.

Our organisation is diverse, welcoming and committed to delivering our vision of Excellent Care. Every Person, Every Time.

Bendigo Health has around 5000 staff and a catchment area covering a quarter of the size of Victoria. The three main campuses of Bendigo Health are in Bendigo, with many services extended to regional settings including areas such as Mildura, Echuca, Swan Hill, Kyneton and Castlemaine.

We offer a fantastic range of benefits for our staff, including: 

  • Staff health and wellbeing programs
  • Career development and education opportunities
  • Generous salary packaging opportunities, to increase your take-home pay each fortnight
  • Flexible Working Arrangements
  • Use of staff gym and pool and access to other fitness facilities through fitness passport program

If successful for a position at Bendigo Health you must provide evidence of your full immunisation record as part of the on boarding process.

 

Your New Division

The Mental Health Service provides psychiatric care and treatment across a large catchment area in Victoria stretching from Swan Hill in the north of the state to Gisborne in the south. Family sensitive practice is central to our models of mental health care and best practice ensures the identification, inclusion and support of families, carers and children.

 

Bendigo Region

Bendigo is one of Victoria’s largest regional cities making it a great city to live and work in. Bendigo provides services for the region’s population of over 320,000 and so the city offers excellent schools, shopping and cultural precincts, sporting facilities and various tertiary facilities. We can offer generous flexible working arrangements - giving you more time to enjoy the fantastic restaurants, beautiful parks, walking trails and wineries within our region.

 

Interested?

We’d love to hear from you!  Please ensure that you attach a cover letter and an up-to-date copy of your resume.  

Need more information?  Please contact Tameika Hare Manager on 03 5454 7604 for a confidential discussion.  

 

Diversity and Inclusion

Bendigo Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and social inclusion and encourage people from a diverse cultural background, people with disabilities and or Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

 

Position Description: HERE 

Careers Video Reference: Regional Mental Health and Wellbeing Careers at Bendigo Health

 

Act with RespectX | We are proud to be a RespectX Accredited Employer. We have zero tolerance for sexual harassment, bullying and discrimination in our organisation. Learn more: www.respectx.com.au

If you are an existing Bendigo Health employee, please ensure you apply with your Bendigo Health email address.

Key Skills
Psychiatric TriageIntakeAssessmentTreatmentShort-Term InterventionsLong-Term InterventionsCommunity Mental HealthMultidisciplinary TeamworkNursingOccupational TherapySocial Work
Categories
HealthcareSocial Services
Benefits
Staff Health And Wellbeing ProgramsCareer Development And Education OpportunitiesGenerous Salary Packaging OpportunitiesFlexible Working ArrangementsUse Of Staff Gym And PoolAccess To Other Fitness Facilities
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Lead Clinician will provide psychiatric triage, intake, assessment, and treatment within a community mental health team. They will also manage short to long-term interventions under the direction of the Manager and Consultant Psychiatrist(s).
📋Job Type
full time
💰Salary Range
A$3,386 - A$4,311
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
2015
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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