Employment Type - Permanent Part Time
Hours per fortnight - 32
Job Category - Nursing - Registered Nurse (Div 1)
Req Id - 7859
* Work for the largest health service in the region
* Build your career with a dedicated team
* Nurse Only opportunity | 32 hours per fortnight | Permanent hours
About the role
This position is part of the Colac Adult & Youth Mental Health Team, delivering integrated mental health, drug and alcohol care to people aged 16–65 across the Barwon region.
With a strong focus on young people, you will lead the delivery of evidence-based, recovery-oriented care to consumers aged 16–25 experiencing complex presentations, including co-occurring substance use and homelessness.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver high-quality, evidence-based clinical interventions to young people with complex mental health and AOD needs
* Provide clinical leadership and line management supervision to staff supporting youth consumers
* Support integrated care responses addressing comorbidity, psychosocial complexity, and service access barriers
* Actively contribute to team leadership, service innovation, and continuous improvement initiatives within the Colac Adult & Youth Team
* Work collaboratively across internal and external stakeholders to ensure coordinated, person-centred care pathways
What We Are Looking For
* Experienced clinician in youth mental health, including dual diagnosis (AOD) and complex presentations
* Proven ability to provide clinical leadership, supervision, and work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team
* Strong commitment to recovery-oriented care and supporting vulnerable young people, including those experiencing homelessness
Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.
Barwon Health staff benefits
* Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction
* A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
* Extensive professional development opportunities
* Attractive salary packaging benefits
o Living expenses capped at $9,010
o Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650
For more information about working at Barwon Health, please click Here
Diversity and Inclusion
Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.
Child Safety
We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government's Child Safe Standards:
Additional information
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All appointments are subject to:
* Satisfactory Police Record Check
* Immunisation Status Clearance
* Working with Children Check (if applicable)
To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Please note: We do not accept resumes via email.
Barwon Health does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Candidates must apply directly through the official recruitment portal.
Contact: Kath Leeson | Manager | Colac Adult and Youth Community Mental Health Team
Email: ************@barwonhealth.org.au
Application closing date: Friday 24, April 2026
Internal applicants:If you are currently employed at Barwon Health, please ensure you sign in via the Employee Login on the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page through the intranet before applying.
Shortlisting may commence prior to the closing date - early applications are encouraged.