SECASA Intake Clinical Lead - Community (Social Worker or Psychologist)

Job Requisition ID:  7101
Legal Entity:  Monash Health
Location: 

Clayton, VIC, AU, 3168

Employment Type:  Part Time Fixed Term
Posting Date:  12 Feb 2026

 

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About the Role
An exciting opportunity exists for a Clinical Lead to join SECASA’s Intake and Brief Intervention Team (IBIT) in this newly created leadership position. Reporting to the Manager, Clinical Services and working closely with other Clinical Leads, you will play a key role in strengthening clinical practice and supporting the delivery of high-quality, trauma-informed care to victim-survivors of sexual assault and family violence.
 
This role blends advanced clinical practice with operational leadership. You will deliver evidence-based intake, assessment and brief therapeutic interventions, coordinate crisis responses within a multidisciplinary team, and ensure service delivery is safe, responsive and underpinned by robust risk assessment processes.
 
As part of the IBIT clinical leadership team, you will support Grade 1 and 2 Counsellor Advocates through supervision, consultation and reflective practice, contribute to quality improvement initiatives and clinical innovation, and assist in achieving service targets aligned with departmental agreements.
 
This role works across SECASA sites, participates in the Intake and After-Hours Roster, and is open to Social Work and Psychology disciplines.

  
About Us
South East Centre Against Sexual Assault and Family Violence (SECASA) is a specialist program of Monash Health, delivering critical services across Melbourne’s south-eastern metropolitan region, the Mornington Peninsula, and the Greater Dandenong, Cardinia and Casey areas.

 
SECASA provides comprehensive support to victim/survivors of sexual assault and family violence, their families and supporters, as well as specialist services for children and young people who have engaged in harmful sexual behaviours. We are also committed to community education, professional training, and social planning initiatives that contribute to the prevention of violence and the promotion of safer communities.
 
Our multidisciplinary services are delivered across multiple locations including Dandenong, Cranbourne, Frankston, McCrae, Hastings, Pakenham and East Bentleigh, with a dedicated Crisis Care Unit based at Monash Medical Centre, Clayton. SECASA is committed to helping people of all gender identities, ethnicities, races, sexual orientations, religions, ages and physical abilities. This includes trans, gender diverse and non-binary people of all gender identities and expressions as well as cisgender women and men. We respect and celebrate the diversity within our communities and workplace and recognise that people may use different terms to describe their identity and experiences. At SECASA you are required to include and celebrate differences such as gender, age, culture, disability, sexual orientation and religion.
 

About You
You’re an experienced Social Worker or Psychologist with strong trauma-informed clinical skills and a passion for supporting survivors of sexual assault and family violence. You thrive in multidisciplinary teams, enjoy mentoring and supervising colleagues, and are motivated to contribute to service innovation and quality improvement. You combine clinical expertise with leadership, organisation, and excellent communication skills, and are committed to making a real difference for vulnerable populations.
 

Qualification & licence requirements are as per the supportive documentation below. 
 
 
In Return 
As a valued member of the SECASA Monash Health team, you’ll have access to a wide range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development, and career progression, including:
 
  • Salary packaging – increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options.
  • Professional development – access to ongoing training, education, and leadership opportunities to support your career growth.
  • Supportive team environment – work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.
  • Employee wellbeing – benefit from a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP), staff wellbeing initiatives, and a strong focus on work-life balance.
  • Career mobility – opportunities to work across Victoria’s largest public health service with a wide range of roles and career pathways.
  • Diverse and inclusive workplace – join an organisation that celebrates and embraces diversity and fosters a culture of respect and belonging.
  • Professional Development - Clinical training and professional development opportunities that support your growth and development within the service as well as access to expert supervision, clinical review and case consultation support.

At Monash Health, you’ll be making a difference in the lives of individuals and communities while advancing your career in a leading healthcare organisation.

 

For a confidential discussion and to explore this opportunity further, please reach out to Amanda Parkinson, Community Manager, on 0407 325 458.

 

Supportive Documentation can be found here.

 

We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five ICare values.

 

How to Apply

 

Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’. Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date. 

 

Applications close: 6 March 2026