Part time 0.8 and 0.6 opportunities available until 30 June 2027 under the Social and Community Services Award - Level 6 (PP1) $110,110 + 12% super + salary packaging benefitsOn site at a Melton locationSupport clients seeking mental health supports in Melton, providing evidence-based therapeutic. Work on site as part of a diverse and committed multi-disciplinary team and contribute meaningfully to the lives of people through the delivery of high quality, person-centred care.The Opportunity Be part of a new innovative mental health and wellbeing service at the newly established Melton LocalProvide high quality one-on-one therapeutic support to assist people to achieve their goals around their mental health or drug and alcohol challenges.Supporting a caseload of people seeking service, you will use your clinical expertise and skills to competently deliver a range of evidence - based mental health interventions (including through care planning and review, therapeutic interventions such as CBT, DBT or motivational interviewing) individually and/or in group settings.Providing guidance to clinical and non-clinical staff (such as Community Mental Health Practitioners, Peer Support workers, and other specialist therapeutic roles) in relation to clinical issues and considerations for treatment, care and care planning.When rostered as shift lead, you will be an integral part of welcoming new service users, completing intake (IAR-DST) and safety assessments, facilitating referrals to internal or external services, including pathways to Tertiary Mental Health Services.As shift lead you will also lead the team to ensure smooth running of the centre during each shift (such as allocating and completing intake assessments, being a point of escalation, supporting staff as necessary). Leading with kindness, empathy, approachability, a growth mindset and fostering a positive one-team culture.You may be rostered on to work some weekend shifts each month and some evening shifts from 12.30pm-8.30pm during the week.Working onsite the at Melton Cobblebank, Melton Smith St, and other Melton Local Locations as required.  This role is not suited to work from home unless supported by approved flexible work arrangements. (For a full description of the role, please see the attached success profile) About the Service  The Adult and Older Adult Mental Health and Wellbeing services, otherwise known as "Locals", are a key recommendation from Victoria’s Royal Commission into the mental health service system. As such, the Locals are a key feature of the current system transformation.  The Locals will act as a front door to the mental health service system and will provide a continuum of care and support including clinical interventions, wellbeing supports, and therapeutic support through an integrated mental health and alcohol and other drug framework approach.  Mind Australia is the lead agency in a consortium for the Melton Local which comprises of IPC Health, Western Health, and Thorne Harbour Health. Our shared vision is a Local that delivers integrated support that puts the person accessing the service at the very centre of their treatment, support and care coordination using a range of evidence informed approaches. The consortium is committed to embedding lived and living experience and expertise within all aspects of the service including program design and evaluation, leadership, service delivery and governance.Based on site at our Melton Cobblebank and Central Melton sites, this position is a 0.8 Mental Health clinician role and is classified Social and Community Services Award - Level 6 (PP1). Initially being offered until 30 June 2027, there is a strong likelihood of extension. Note that this role is employed by IPC Health as part of the consortium to deliver care through the Melton Local which is run by Mind Australia.  To succeed you will needCurrent registration or professional membership within relevant discipline (i.e., AHPRA, AMHSW, AASW, PACFA or ACA)Qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, Mental Health Nursing, Counselling, Provisional Psych (under supervision) or other relevant disciplineMinimum two-year experience in the mental health sector including skills and experience in some or all of: motivational interviewing, stages of change, cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), trauma informed care, strengths and recovery focused approach and clinical risk assessment.Demonstrated clinical assessment, planning and implementation across a spectrum of acuity and across service intervention types in a timely wayA collaborative approach to care, a passion for client outcomes and a growth mindsetCurrent Victorian driver’s license We will offer youFlexibility We work in a flexible, creative and adaptable way to best support our staff and clients. Access plenty of options to flex your work and life commitments through our Flexing with IPC Health program.Learning and development Our people are supported to act on opportunities that expand their expertise, knowledge and confidence. Opportunity to explore and participate in our Innovation and Professional Development Framework.Supportive Environment Connection is our strength. We respect and support each other and work collaboratively to create a force of good. Be inspired and well supported by our passionate leaders and creative staff.Celebrate achievements Feel valued and recognised as an important part of One Team IPC Health. Your contributions matter. Be part of an award winning supportive organisation that values and celebrates growth through our Recognition Program and Wellbeing and Celebrations Committee.Attractive Benefits Generous salary packaging benefits including novated leasing and meals and entertainment, up to 14 weeks paid parental leave, access to accrued days off, free onsite car parking, free and confidential employee assistance program.What next?If you are passionate, creative and want to make a difference, we want to hear from you. All you need to do is visit our careers page, read the role’s Position Description/Success Profile, submit your resume and respond to a few short questions.To find out more about the role, please contact:Sarah Coker, Manager Mental Health and Wellbeing (sarah.coker@ipchealth.com.au)Applications close on Friday 15th May 2026Our StoryWe are One Team IPC Health. We are passionate we go above and beyond, demonstrating understanding and respect for our communities and each other. We make a difference we act with purpose, measure our results and celebrate our achievements. We are creative we learn, experiment and innovate.At IPC Health, we are visionaries for community health and wellbeing. We are changemakers. Innovation in action is at the heart of everything we do, because we know that innovation can create amazing change and have an incredible and far reaching impact for individuals, our communities, and for our industry. We prioritise those who face obstacles to getting health services tailored to their needs and work with and for them in a deeply connected way. This enables us to acutely understand their needs and challenges. We live and breathe our passion to create new and better ways to deliver holistic health services for our vastly different and diverse clients and communities – so that they can thrive and experience greater health and wellbeing both individually and together.We are committed to maintaining a barrier-free environment for all and welcome individuals of diverse backgrounds, including but not limited to, those from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse and the LGBTI communities to apply for our job opportunities.If you require a reasonable workplace adjustment to support you during the interview process please email Careers@ipchealth.com.au with your request. Reasonable workplace adjustments are changes that are necessary and achievable to enable a person to efficiently perform their role to the best of their abilities. A reasonable workplace adjustment can be requested at any time in the recruitment process or as a part of employment with IPC Health. Success Profile/Position Description AUD Melton 3337

Mental Health Clinician - Melton Local

  • Part time 0.8 and 0.6 opportunities available until 30 June 2027 under the Social and Community Services Award - Level 6 (PP1) $110,110 + 12% super + salary packaging benefits
  • On site at a Melton location
  • Support clients seeking mental health supports in Melton, providing evidence-based therapeutic. Work on site as part of a diverse and committed multi-disciplinary team and contribute meaningfully to the lives of people through the delivery of high quality, person-centred care.

The Opportunity 

  • Be part of a new innovative mental health and wellbeing service at the newly established Melton Local
  • Provide high quality one-on-one therapeutic support to assist people to achieve their goals around their mental health or drug and alcohol challenges.
  • Supporting a caseload of people seeking service, you will use your clinical expertise and skills to competently deliver a range of evidence - based mental health interventions (including through care planning and review, therapeutic interventions such as CBT, DBT or motivational interviewing) individually and/or in group settings.
  • Providing guidance to clinical and non-clinical staff (such as Community Mental Health Practitioners, Peer Support workers, and other specialist therapeutic roles) in relation to clinical issues and considerations for treatment, care and care planning.
  • When rostered as shift lead, you will be an integral part of welcoming new service users, completing intake (IAR-DST) and safety assessments, facilitating referrals to internal or external services, including pathways to Tertiary Mental Health Services.
  • As shift lead you will also lead the team to ensure smooth running of the centre during each shift (such as allocating and completing intake assessments, being a point of escalation, supporting staff as necessary). Leading with kindness, empathy, approachability, a growth mindset and fostering a positive one-team culture.
  • You may be rostered on to work some weekend shifts each month and some evening shifts from 12.30pm-8.30pm during the week.
  • Working onsite the at Melton Cobblebank, Melton Smith St, and other Melton Local Locations as required.  
  • This role is not suited to work from home unless supported by approved flexible work arrangements. (For a full description of the role, please see the attached success profile) 

About the Service  

The Adult and Older Adult Mental Health and Wellbeing services, otherwise known as "Locals", are a key recommendation from Victoria’s Royal Commission into the mental health service system. As such, the Locals are a key feature of the current system transformation.  

The Locals will act as a front door to the mental health service system and will provide a continuum of care and support including clinical interventions, wellbeing supports, and therapeutic support through an integrated mental health and alcohol and other drug framework approach.  

Mind Australia is the lead agency in a consortium for the Melton Local which comprises of IPC Health, Western Health, and Thorne Harbour Health. Our shared vision is a Local that delivers integrated support that puts the person accessing the service at the very centre of their treatment, support and care coordination using a range of evidence informed approaches. The consortium is committed to embedding lived and living experience and expertise within all aspects of the service including program design and evaluation, leadership, service delivery and governance.

Based on site at our Melton Cobblebank and Central Melton sites, this position is a 0.8 Mental Health clinician role and is classified Social and Community Services Award - Level 6 (PP1). Initially being offered until 30 June 2027, there is a strong likelihood of extension. Note that this role is employed by IPC Health as part of the consortium to deliver care through the Melton Local which is run by Mind Australia.

 To succeed you will need

  • Current registration or professional membership within relevant discipline (i.e., AHPRA, AMHSW, AASW, PACFA or ACA)
  • Qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, Mental Health Nursing, Counselling, Provisional Psych (under supervision) or other relevant discipline
  • Minimum two-year experience in the mental health sector including skills and experience in some or all of: motivational interviewing, stages of change, cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), trauma informed care, strengths and recovery focused approach and clinical risk assessment.
  • Demonstrated clinical assessment, planning and implementation across a spectrum of acuity and across service intervention types in a timely way
  • A collaborative approach to care, a passion for client outcomes and a growth mindset
  • Current Victorian driver’s license

 We will offer you

  • Flexibility We work in a flexible, creative and adaptable way to best support our staff and clients. Access plenty of options to flex your work and life commitments through our Flexing with IPC Health program.
  • Learning and development Our people are supported to act on opportunities that expand their expertise, knowledge and confidence. Opportunity to explore and participate in our Innovation and Professional Development Framework.
  • Supportive Environment Connection is our strength. We respect and support each other and work collaboratively to create a force of good. Be inspired and well supported by our passionate leaders and creative staff.
  • Celebrate achievements Feel valued and recognised as an important part of One Team IPC Health. Your contributions matter. Be part of an award winning supportive organisation that values and celebrates growth through our Recognition Program and Wellbeing and Celebrations Committee.
  • Attractive Benefits Generous salary packaging benefits including novated leasing and meals and entertainment, up to 14 weeks paid parental leave, access to accrued days off, free onsite car parking, free and confidential employee assistance program.

What next?

If you are passionate, creative and want to make a difference, we want to hear from you. All you need to do is visit our careers page, read the role’s Position Description/Success Profile, submit your resume and respond to a few short questions.

To find out more about the role, please contact:

Sarah Coker, Manager Mental Health and Wellbeing (sarah.coker@ipchealth.com.au)

Applications close on Friday 15th May 2026

Our Story

We are One Team IPC Health. We are passionate we go above and beyond, demonstrating understanding and respect for our communities and each other. We make a difference we act with purpose, measure our results and celebrate our achievements. We are creative we learn, experiment and innovate.

At IPC Health, we are visionaries for community health and wellbeing. We are changemakers. Innovation in action is at the heart of everything we do, because we know that innovation can create amazing change and have an incredible and far reaching impact for individuals, our communities, and for our industry. We prioritise those who face obstacles to getting health services tailored to their needs and work with and for them in a deeply connected way. This enables us to acutely understand their needs and challenges. We live and breathe our passion to create new and better ways to deliver holistic health services for our vastly different and diverse clients and communities – so that they can thrive and experience greater health and wellbeing both individually and together.

We are committed to maintaining a barrier-free environment for all and welcome individuals of diverse backgrounds, including but not limited to, those from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse and the LGBTI communities to apply for our job opportunities.

If you require a reasonable workplace adjustment to support you during the interview process please email Careers@ipchealth.com.au with your request. Reasonable workplace adjustments are changes that are necessary and achievable to enable a person to efficiently perform their role to the best of their abilities. A reasonable workplace adjustment can be requested at any time in the recruitment process or as a part of employment with IPC Health.