Senior Triage Clinician - Psychiatric Triage Clinician

Monash Health exists to reimagine care, so that people can live their best lives. 

We provide safe and equitable care, for every stage of life, delivered with world-leading expertise and over 175 years of experience. 

As a leading academic health service, we're committed to providing tomorrow's care today by integrating research, teaching and training into everyday practice. 

Our team of 24,000 people are full hearted, open minded and all in. Together, we provide more than 250 integrated services for every stage of life at over 50 locations and in the community across south-east Melbourne, Victoria, serving 1.2 million residents in the South Metro Local Health Service Network. 

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This is a full‑time position, open to experienced Mental Health Nurses (Registered Psychiatric Nurse qualification required) 

If you are a proactive, motivated clinician who thrives in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment and is passionate about high‑quality mental health care, we’d love to hear from you. 

About You 

You are an experienced mental health clinician with strong clinical expertise, sound judgement, and the ability to work confidently in complex situations. You communicate effectively, build strong professional relationships, and contribute positively to team culture. 

About the Role

The Psychiatric Triage Service (PTS) provides a 24‑hour, seven‑day telephone assessment and response service, supporting access to Monash Health Mental Health Services. PTS supports adult consumers aged 18-64 years and after-hours support for conusmers under 18 and 65 years and older.\

As a PTS Clinician, you will: 

• Undertake comprehensive preliminary mental health assessments 

• Determine the presence, urgency, and nature of mental health concerns 

• Coordinate timely responses by:  

• Referring internally to specialist mental health services 

• Linking consumers with external agencies 

• Providing clinical advice, support, and risk management guidance 

You Bring 

• Extensive experience managing complex mental health presentations 

• A strong working knowledge of mental health legislation, policy, and evidence‑based practice 

• Excellent organisational and decision‑making skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities 

• A commitment to delivering recovery‑oriented, trauma‑informed care 

• The ability to work autonomously while contributing to a supportive, multidisciplinary team 

You Will Need

• A relevant qualification as outlined in the discipline‑specific supporting documentation 

• A demonstrated commitment to working in mental health, including:  
• Postgraduate qualification in Mental Health (as outlined in the position description below) 
• Experience or understanding of Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) and Forensic Mental Health (highly regarded) 

• Demonstrated experience in an inpatient unit or similar acute mental health setting 

• Current AHPRA registration (where applicable) 

What We Offer 

In return, Monash Health offers a genuinely rewarding career with opportunities to: 

• Expand your clinical and leadership expertise 

• Influence service innovation and workforce development 

• Contribute to high‑quality, recovery‑focused mental health care across a large and diverse service 

You’ll also benefit from: 

• Ongoing professional development and leadership training 

• Career progression opportunities within Victoria’s largest public health service 

• A supportive, collaborative, and values‑based team environment 

For a confidential discussion and to explore this opportunity further, please reach out to Kirsty Barger on 0439 060 321

Position Description can be found here

Nursing Attachment can be found here 

Our Culture and Values 

At Monash Health, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our culture is inclusive, supportive and future-focused, underpinned by clear values and a commitment to continuous improvement. 

Our teams play a critical role in bringing our new strategy to life, challenging traditional approaches, embracing innovation, and ensuring every appointment reflects our commitment to equity, transparency and excellence. 

You’ll be encouraged to share ideas, contribute to improvement initiatives, and grow alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about what they do. 

We are Full Hearted, Open Minded and All In, enabling excellent service delivery and a positive candidate and employee experience every time. 

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.  

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 2 August 2026