Syndal Access Clinician

Alfred Health

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.

• Fixed Term Full Time (1.0 EFT)
• MAT Leave Cover - Until end June 2026
• Salary Package: $88k - $101k + Superannuation
• Great Staff Benefits

About us

headspace Southern Melbourne was established in 2007, and Alfred Health became the lead agency in 2011. The centre was relocated and became headspace Elsternwick in 2013. In the same year, headspace Elsternwick launched the beginnings of headspace Early Psychosis program and established services offered from the Bentleigh Centre. In 2020, Alfred Health won the tender to provide the headspace services to the Monash area and the headspace Syndal Centre was established.

headspace is committed to active participation by young people and families through all phases of service planning, implementation and evaluation.

About the role

The Access Clinician is a key position within the headspace Syndal Centre team and is committed to ensuring a high level of Clinical Governance within the Syndal Centre. The Access Clinician is responsible for working with the Clinical Lead to provide support and direction to the Centre team, ensuring that day-to-day clinical work is carried out to effectively meet the needs of young people by providing oversight to the coordination and delivery of clinical services.

The incumbent will contribute to the development of evidence-based and innovative clinical services and will promote the delivery of mental health services that are of the highest quality. The Access Clinician will provide clinical support and guidance to private mental health clinicians.

The incumbent will also be keenly engaged in clinical and caseload reviews and will actively work with the Clinical Lead to manage referrals and demand for clinical services. This will also include ensuring young people have access to psychiatric review and assessment with Psychiatrists and Registrars. Where required or during high demand the Access Clinician will carry a caseload.

About you

Essential:

• Degree in Social Work, OT, Psychology, or Mental Health Nursing.
• Registered or eligible for registration with AHPRA or AASW.
• Strong clinical skills and experience in mental health settings.
• Skilled in assessment, triage, risk management, and supervision.
• Leadership experience in multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and stakeholder engagement.
• Knowledge of Victorian Mental Health and Wellbeing Act (2022).

Desirable:

• Postgraduate qualifications in youth mental health or leadership.
• Approved supervisor (AHPRA).
• Experience in family work, primary care, or non-profit settings.
• Understanding of the broader mental health and primary care systems, and youth-specific challenges.

Benefits

• Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing through Maxxia.
• Flexible Heath Insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance
• On-site Car & Bike Parking
• Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport Health and Fitness.
• Child Care Services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services

If applicable, specify specific requirements that you require in the cover letter or CV.

Any queries please contact Stephanie Mcgrane, Centre Manager, Headspace Elsternwick & Syndal on [email protected]

Applications Close: 11pm AEST, Tuesday, 17th June 2025

Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve.  Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption. 

Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au