This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated, experienced Mental Health Clinician at our Bairnsdale (headspace) centre to join RAV.

About us
Relationships Australia Victoria (RAV) is a community-based, not-for-profit organisation with no religious affiliations. Our vision is for positive, respectful, safe and fulfilling relationships for all Australians. For more than 75 years, we have been delivering high quality family and relationship support services, and we now support more than 20,000 clients every year. We have over 400 dedicated employees working from 21 centres across metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria.

About headspace:
headspace is the National Youth Mental Health Foundation providing early intervention mental health services to 12-25 year olds, along with assistance in promoting young peoples’ wellbeing. This covers core areas including mental health, physical health, work and study support and alcohol and other drug services. Relationships Australia Victoria (RAV) is the lead agency for headspace (Bairsndale), which is governed by a consortium of local community organisations who provide expertise, support and advice to RAV.  

About the role
Reporting to the Centre Manager, your responsibilities include working within a multidisciplinary team to meet client needs in an evidence-based, outcomes-focused manner. You are responsible for engaging with young people and families, conducting assessments, and developing collaborative care plans. Responsibilities include delivering interventions, responding to risks, supporting intake and referrals and working with stakeholders to provide youth-friendly care in accordance with the headspace model.

This role is located at Bairnsdale and is a full-time ongoing role, working five (5) days per week, Monday to Friday with Tuesday evening shift. The base salary range is $102,202 - $106,555 (pro-rata) per annum. 

About you

• Tertiary qualification in allied health discipline (e.g. social work, psychology, mental health nursing, or occupational therapy) with current AHPRA registration or AASW membership.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in youth and/or mental health, including intake, risk assessment, and interventions.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage young people and work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Must have Victorian Driver’s Licence and access to own vehicle

We provide

• Attractive salary including salary packaging and generous leave benefits
• Professional development and Career progression opportunities.
• Best practice clinical supervision.

Candidates can view the position description at www.rav.org.au/careers, contact Hayley Davidson, Centre Manager by phoning (0) 419 585 391. Applications closes 13 May 2026.

Please submit your CV/resume and cover letter, outlining why you are interested in this position and detailing your relevant experience. Please note, we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies for this position.

Please have all documents ready before starting, as applications can’t be saved mid-way.

RAV is committed to developing an inclusive and diverse workforce. We encourage applications from First Nations peoples, people from under-represented culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people from lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer, asexual (LGBTIQA+) communities, and people living with disability. We are committed to the safety of our clients and staff and promote a child-safe work environment. We recognise the lifelong impacts of childhood trauma and recognise those who had children taken away from them. 

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