About UsAccess 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 futureAt 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 valuesLinks in with family, community and friendships networksProvides pathways to education and workforce participationProvides a range of support services in relation to health, housing and developmental needsAbout 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.Why join us?Salary $111,387 - $126,819 + superSalary packaging benefits up to $18,640 tax freeThe chance to work with passionate professionals dedicated to improving young people’s livesA rewarding role in a dynamic organisation with a mission-driven cultureMeaningful work in supporting young peopleWork with a highly skilled and supported multidisciplinary team with professional development and supervision support What you will be doing Key ResponsibilitiesProvide individual and group-based clinical supervision to all clinical staff at headspace South MelbourneProvide clinical/field supervision and support to placement students to support workforce developmentSupport clinical staff to undertake assessment, develop and review care plans, and deliver evidence-informed treatment to young people and familiesProvide clinical support and secondary consultation to staff, in-kind service providers and private practitioners working from headspace MalvernAssess, monitor and respond to clinical risk, including developing and implementing strengths-based safety plans with young people/familiesSupport the headspace team to ensure safe and timely response to enquiries, new referrals and bookings that focusses on welcome, hope and empathyWhat you will bring Key selection criteriaPostgraduate qualifications in psychology and current registration with AHPRA as a Psychologist or Clinical Psychologist or Mental Health Social WorkerDemonstrated experience in working with families and young people in mental health/AOD settings for a minimum of 5 yearsDemonstrated high level of skill in clinical risk assessment and management, including assessing for risk of suicide, self-harm and other risk domainsRecognised qualifications/training and demonstrated experience in the provision of clinical supervisionRegistered with AHPRA as a Board-Approved Clinical Supervisor, or ability to register within first six months of employmentDemonstrated 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 communitiesProficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant software applicationsCompliance Requirements:National Police Check, Working with Children CheckEvidence of the right to work in Australia and a valid Driver’s LicenceAttributes we valueAn approach that aligns with trauma-informed care principles of welcome, hope and empathy when working with young people and their family/friendsGenuine interest and passion working with young people and their family/friendsSkills in working with young people across the 12-25-year age group and a range of developmental stagesStrong communication and interpersonal skillsEffective time management and prioritisation skillsGood knowledge and understanding of the youth mental health and related services sectorDemonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environmentDemonstrated behaviours consistent with AccessHC valuesAccess Health and Community Culture & BenefitsAt 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 workforceCulture of trust and empowerment for people to grow and thriveCommitment to a work-life balance with flexible working conditionsFocus on staff wellbeing and health - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Commitment to ongoing professional development and career growthPaid parental leave and opportunity to purchase additional leaveAnnual leave loadingGenerous 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-benefitsApply NowIf 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/ For further information and/or if you would like the opportunity to discuss this role. Please contact Manager, headspace Vanessa.Cavanagh@accesshc.org.au 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. Position Description AUD Malvern 3144

Senior Clinician-headspace Malvern

  • Max term Fulltime, Senior Clinician- headspace Malvern
  • Youth Mental Health, $111,387 - $126,819 + super & salary packaging
  • Be part of a collaborative culture & highly skilled team that changes lives

About Us

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.

Why join us?

  • 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
  • Meaningful work in supporting young people
  • Work with a highly skilled and supported multidisciplinary team with professional development and supervision support

What you will be doing 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/ 

For further information and/or if you would like the opportunity to discuss this role. Please contact Manager, headspace Vanessa.Cavanagh@accesshc.org.au 

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.