Work in an environment that offers:

We offer generous relocation support of up to $10,000 (international), $6,000 (interstate), or $3,000 (within Victoria) to help make your move to Bendigo seamless.
Benefit from a $10,000 sign-on incentive, paid as $5,000 on commencement and $5,000 after 12 months of service.
Build your future with Bendigo Health through permanent residency sponsorship pathways available after 12 months for eligible candidates.

The Position

Job Reference: 4661

Position Title: Senior Clinician
Classification: NP75 - NP77, YC46 - YC49, YB24 - YB27
Salary per hour (exc. super): $63.22 - $68.08, $48.45 - $55.69
Hours per fortnight: Up to 80 Hours (including an ADO every 4 weeks, if working 80 hours)
Employment Status: Ongoing Full Time and Part Time positions available

Other requirements: 2026 Flu Vaccination

Closing date: 04/11/2026

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

We have an amazing opportunity for a passionate and dedicated Registered Nurse, Social Worker or Occupational Therapist to join our Castlemaine Community Mental Health team!

In the context of an integrated community mental health team, and under the direction of the Manager and team Psychiatrist(s), the Community Mental Health Senior Clinician will provide psychiatric triage, intake, assessment and treatment, psycho-education and support for patients of Psychiatric Services and their families /carer(s).

If you're looking for an opportunity to make a real and positive difference in the lives of our community, we would love to hear from you!

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, Maryborough 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 Ruby Carrodus, Manager on 03 5471 1000 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

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Senior Clinician

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