Job Description
Full job description
Employment Type - Permanent Part Time
Hours per fortnight - 56
Job Category - RPN3
Req Id - 7972
Build your career with Victoria’s largest regional health service
Join a supportive, high-performing team making a real community impact
Easy parking at our Barwon Health Staff Hub in North Geelong
About the role
Join a dynamic and highly skilled Child & Youth Phone Triage Team where your clinical expertise will directly shape the care pathways of infants, children and young people across the Geelong region.
This is a unique opportunity to work at the frontline of mental health response within Barwon Health’s Acute Intervention Service, part of the Mental Health, Drug and Alcohol Service (MHDAS). As the first point of contact for young people aged 0–25 experiencing mental health and/or substance use concerns, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring timely, safe and appropriate access to care.
Working within a well-supported governance structure, you will be part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team committed to recovery-oriented and trauma-informed practice. The service operates between 7:00am and 10:00pm, 7 days per week, offering a roster that supports work-life balance without overnight shifts.
You will receive clinical guidance from experienced Senior Clinicians and Operational Managers, with access to structured supervision and ongoing professional development.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct high-quality, timely mental health, alcohol and other drug triage assessments (primarily via phone) for infants, children and young people aged 0–25 years.
Undertake comprehensive risk assessment, formulation and care pathway planning.
Provide clear, evidence-informed clinical advice, recommendations and referrals within established governance frameworks.
Receive and respond to referrals via telephone and written formats (including email).
Communicate with empathy and professionalism when supporting young people, families, carers and referrers.
Collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate safe and appropriate service access.
What we’re looking for
We are seeking a confident and compassionate clinician who thrives in a dynamic environment and values making a meaningful impact at the earliest point of intervention.
Along with strong mental health triage capability, you will:
Demonstrate experience working with infants, children and young people experiencing mental health and/or substance use concerns.
Be confident in clinical decision-making, including risk assessment and formulation in time-sensitive situations.
Communicate clearly and effectively over the phone, building rapport and trust quickly.
Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary and governance frameworks while maintaining clinical accountability.
Show commitment to recovery-oriented, trauma-informed and family-inclusive practice.
Be flexible to work across a rotating roster between 7:00am and 10:00pm, 7 days per week.
Position Description
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
Living expenses capped at $9,010
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, ****** 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: About Child Safe Standards | Victorian Government (www.vic.gov.au)
Additional information
If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at peopleassist@barwonhealth.org.au
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.
Contact person: Rachael Nelson | Manager (acting) | Phone Triage
Email: Rachael.Nelson@barwonhealth.org.au
Phone: (03) 4215 8640
Application closing date: Tuesday 28, 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.
