Primary Clinical Services Glenroy, VIC Part-time

11/3/2026

About Orygen

Orygen is Australia’s Centre of Excellence in Youth Mental Health and the largest translational research organisation dedicated to youth mental health in the world.

For over 30 years, Orygen has led groundbreaking early intervention and developed evidence-based models of care to improve the mental health outcomes of young people aged 12-25.

About the job

The Clinical Educator plays an integral role in the Early Career Program (ECP). They will provide supervision and support for students and graduates and act as a key clinical mentor to the newly qualified clinicians helping them to integrate learning into practice.

Reporting to the Clinical Services Manager you will:

• Provide clinical supervision and mentorship to students and graduate clinicians, supporting high-quality clinical practice and documentation.
• Coordinate student placements, building strong partnerships with universities and ensuring effective placement experiences.
• Support delivery of lower intensity mental health interventions through the Brief Interventions Clinic (BIC) program.
• Lead and contribute to clinical training and professional development activities to build capability across staff and students.
• Maintain strong collaboration with internal teams and stakeholders, contributing to service evaluation, quality improvement and program development.

Skills and experience

The following criteria must be met for consideration for this position:

• Approved tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline. (Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy and Mental Health Nursing) and full registration with AHPRA or AASW (or eligibility for).
• Ability to provide supervision to headspace students relevant for discipline.
• Strong leadership skills and experience with ability to work effectively with senior management, staff and stakeholders.
• Previous experience in providing leadership and supervision to students.
• Ability to be self-motivated and directed, demonstrating a sound ability to proactively oversee and make decisions in relation to the intake/assessment services and young people’s suitability for ongoing treatment/support services at the centre.

Benefits

• $102,515 - $124,796 pro rata commensurate with skills and experience + 12% superannuation and $15,900 in NFP salary packaging + $2,600 meals and entertainment card.
• Make a real impact on young people in a dynamic, youth-centered environment.
• Support Orygen's mission for youth mental health and contribute to positive social change.
• Enhance your skills with specialised training and workshops tailored to your career growth.
• Be part of a team that values collaboration and innovative thinking, driving impactful results.

How to apply

If you’re ready to make a difference in youth mental health and be part of a collaborative, innovative team, apply now.

For the full position description, visit https://www.orygen.org.au/getmedia/6d39deda-7af1-4d96-ac1f-abf9c124850e/Clinical-Educator-Glenroy-March-2026.pdf.aspx

This is a part time (0.4FTE) contract until 21st January 2027.

Applications will close on 18th March (10am), unless a suitable candidate is found sooner.

Before applying at Orygen, it’s important to understand that you may encounter sensitive information related to mental health as part of your work. Being aware of this and how it could affect you is essential in deciding if this is the right opportunity for you.

Orygen is committed to providing diverse, equitable and inclusive environments for Staff and anyone connected to Orygen. We strive to continue building a culturally safe workplace where our values underpin the way we work and our commitment to First Nations people of Australia, young people and their families, people with disabilities, LGBTIQA+ people and CALD communities. We strongly encourage applications from First Nations people.

Orygen is a child-safe organisation and is committed to promoting and protecting the safety and well-being of all young people and embedding safeguarding practices into all our programs and services. All employment appointments are subject to holding a valid working with children check and successful police check.