Access Health and Community (AccessHC) is a leading not-for-profit healthcare provider with over 150 years of experience delivering inclusive, person-centered care across Melbourne's inner and outer east and inner south suburbs.
With 550+ staff and 200 volunteers across 17 locations, we offer a wide range of integrated services to support diverse communities. Following our May 2025 merger with Inspiro, we've expanded our reach into the Yarra Ranges and strengthened our commitment to accessible, high-quality community health services.
We are proud of our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), strong Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles, and our respect for the rights culture and contributions of First Nations peoples. At AccessHC, we are united by compassion, collaboration and community-led care to help people live healthier lives.
The opportunity to help young people feel heard, supported and hopeful about their future
At headspace Malvern, we believe every young person deserves to feel heard, supported and hopeful about their future. You will join a collaborative and highly skilled multidisciplinary team, passionate about supporting people and each other. We are dedicated in providing mental health, alcohol and other drugs (AOD), and wellbeing services to young people aged 12-25, so they can access the mental health support they need to thrive.
This works because it:
* Aligns with trauma informed care values
* Links in with family, community and friendships networks
* Provides pathways to education and workforce participation
* Provides a range of support services in relation to health, housing and developmental needs
About the role
This role offers the opportunity to support and mentor the development of clinicians, and shape high quality youth mental health services. Reporting to the Manager, you will provide clinical leadership, supervision, and support to a multidisciplinary team, ensuring a holistic and welcoming approach to young people and their families. This role includes managing a small caseload, facilitating clinical meetings, and overseeing risk escalations. The team conducts mental health assessments, collaborates on care plans, and coordinates support with families and professionals. Supported by the headspace Manager, you will uphold evidence-based clinical standards to deliver high-quality in-person and telehealth services.
This is a Max term Full time parental leave cover from March 2026 – February 2027
The salary range for this role is $111,387 – $126,819 plus superannuation, with access to salary packaging benefits.
We welcome applications from individuals with postgraduate qualifications in psychology and current AHPRA registration as a Psychologist or Clinical Psychologist and Mental Health Social Workers.
* Salary $111,387 - $126,819 + super
* Salary packaging benefits up to $18,640 tax free
* The chance to work with passionate professionals dedicated to improving young people's lives
* A rewarding role in a dynamic organisation with a mission-driven culture
* Work with a highly skilled and supported multidisciplinary team with professional development and supervision support
What you will do Key Responsibilities
* Provide individual and group-based clinical supervision to all clinical staff at headspace South Melbourne
* Provide clinical/field supervision and support to placement students to support workforce development
* Support clinical staff to undertake assessment, develop and review care plans, and deliver evidence-informed treatment to young people and families
* Provide clinical support and secondary consultation to staff, in-kind service providers and private practitioners working from headspace Malvern
* Assess, monitor and respond to clinical risk, including developing and implementing strengths-based safety plans with young people/families
* Support the headspace team to ensure safe and timely response to enquiries, new referrals and bookings that focusses on welcome, hope and empathy
What you will bring Key selection criteria
* Postgraduate qualifications in psychology and current registration with AHPRA as a Psychologist or Clinical Psychologist or Mental Health Social Worker
* Demonstrated experience in working with families and young people in mental health/AOD settings for a minimum of 5 years
* Demonstrated high level of skill in clinical risk assessment and management, including assessing for risk of suicide, self-harm and other risk domains
* Recognised qualifications/training and demonstrated experience in the provision of clinical supervision
* Registered with AHPRA as a Board-Approved Clinical Supervisor, or ability to register within first six months of employment
* Demonstrated ability to work creatively and respectfully with people from a diverse range of social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds, including LGBTIQA+, culturally and linguistically diverse, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant software applications
Compliance Requirements:
* National Police Check, Working with Children Check
* Evidence of the right to work in Australia and a valid Driver's Licence
Attributes we value
* An approach that aligns with trauma-informed care principles of welcome, hope and empathy when working with young people and their family/friends
* Genuine interest and passion working with young people and their family/friends
* Skills in working with young people across the 12-25-year age group and a range of developmental stages
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills
* Effective time management and prioritisation skills
* Good knowledge and understanding of the youth mental health and related services sector
* Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment
* Demonstrated behaviours consistent with AccessHC values
Access Health and Community Culture & Benefits
At AccessHC, we offer more than just a fulfilling career; we invest in our people and provide an environment where you can thrive in a culture of collaboration and support. Our team members share commitment and passion to make a positive impact, and this ethos creates a range of benefits for our people from opportunities for personal and professional growth to a sense of purpose and belonging.
Our culture promotes an environment of success and fulfilment. Join us and experience a career where you truly make a difference.
The position encompasses an extensive range of benefits:
* Supportive and values-based culture and engaged workforce
* Culture of trust and empowerment for people to grow and thrive
* Commitment to a work-life balance with flexible working conditions
* Focus on staff wellbeing and health - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
* Commitment to ongoing professional development and career growth
* Paid parental leave and opportunity to purchase additional leave
* Annual leave loading
* Generous salary packaging opportunities (up to $15,990 per annum + $2,650 meals/ entertainment expenses)
Please click the web link to view our culture and benefits: https://accesshc.org.au/culture-and-benefits
Apply Now
If you are excited to join a passionate team making a real difference in youth mental health, please forward your resume and cover letter responding to the key selection criteria. Please refer to the position description for the key selection criteria information on our career's website: https://accesshc.org.au/careers/
Applicants will be reviewed as they are received, so early applications are encouraged
Apply now so you do not miss this opportunity, as we will be assessing applications when submitted. No recruitment agencies thank you.
Applications close date: 20th March 2026
Access Health and Community is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive working environment that embraces and values all people, regardless of cultural background, age, gender identity, sexuality or lived and living experience. We value the diversity and strength of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and are committed to delivering on our vision for reconciliation through our recruitment and employment practices.
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