Allied Health Clinical Educator - Mental Health (Grade 4)
- Location: Sunshine
- Employment Type: Part-Time (28 hours/week), Ongoing
- Salary: SW/OT Grade 4 Clinical Educator + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
About the role:
The Allied Health Grade 4 Clinical Educator - Mental Health provides essential education and workforce development support across Mental Health and Wellbeing Services (MHWS) at Western Health. There are several Social Work and Occupational Therapy Clinical Educator part-time, permanent, and temporary opportunities available. Working closely with MHWS Social Work, Occupational Therapy and multidisciplinary teams and leaders, and in partnership with the ASPIRE Unit (Allied Health Strategy, Performance, Innovation, Research and Education), these roles coordinate and evaluate graduate and transition programs, support entry-level and transitioning clinicians, and deliver targeted education and training for supervisors and the broader mental health workforce.
These roles contribute directly to MHWS’s recovery-oriented approach to care, delivered by a multidisciplinary workforce that values the expertise of clinicians, consumers, and carers. It also supports Western Health’s vision of delivering Best Care, every time, by strengthening high-quality, coordinated care and fostering opportunities for professional growth within a dynamic health service.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead the coordination and evaluation of mental health graduate and transition programs.
- Deliver education and practical support to entry-level and transitioning clinicians and their supervisors.
- Provide expert advice and leadership in Social Work and Occupational Therapy workforce education and development.
- Work collaboratively with MHWS and organisational partners to identify learning priorities and deliver contemporary education programs.
- Contribute to workforce strategies that support high-quality, recovery-oriented mental health care.
About you:
- Completion of a professional entry degree in Occupational Therapy or Social Work
- Registration under the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation National Law Act (2009) with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia or Eligibility for Membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers
- At least 10 years relevant clinical and/ or leadership postgraduate experience
- Demonstrated achievement in providing expert mental health clinical practice
- Experience in identifying professional development needs of health professionals and addressing those needs via evidence based pedagogically sound approaches.
About Western Health
Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne’s western suburbs.
With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centred care across every life stage.
We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach services to aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include oncology, renal, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology.
We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia’s most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges.
Western Health operates four acute public hospitals: Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s), Footscray Hospital, Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women’s prison located in Ravenhall.
Why join us?
Compensation and benefits
- Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards.
- Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements.
- Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey.
Learning and development opportunities
- Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways.
- Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.
- Mentorship and career support.
Community impact and inclusion
- Make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives through compassionate care.
- Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion.
- Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research.
Organisational culture and environment
- Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment.
- Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare.
Ready to make an impact?
If you’re passionate about Allied Health making a difference to the care of our community, and supporting our entry level workforce to achieve this, we’d love to hear from you. Simply click on the “apply” button and follow the prompts.
If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying.
Closing date: 11:59pm on 30 January 2026.
Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact:
Name: Skye Spencer
Title: Acting Manager – ASPIRE
Phone: 0417 148 645
Alternate Contact: Lindsay Vernon
Title: Operations Manager - Specialist Services
Phone: 0432 889 453
Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).
Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.
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