2026 Mental Health Transition to Specialty Practice

About The Role

Closing Date: 22/08/2025

Start your career in Mental Health within a dynamic work environment and collaborative team culture with the support of experienced clinicians and the Mental Health Professional Development and Practice Team.

Enjoy the opportunity to experience our varied programs including rotations to our acute inpatient units, continuing care teams and community programs supporting our region across the lifespan.

Support at every stage from a full orientation and supernumerary period through to comprehensive workshops as well as generous study leave and scholarships available towards Post Graduate Qualifications.

The Opportunity

AWH invites Registered Nurses wishing to pursue a career in Mental Health to apply for our Mental Health Transition to Specialty Practice Program. Our comprehensive 2-year program provides a supportive learning environment to guide you from novice to confident and skilled mental health clinician. We offer:

• A supportive team environment
• Rotations through our Mental Health Adult Acute Inpatient Units and Community teams providing comprehensive mental health support across the lifespan
• Regular individual and group clinical supervision
• Dedicated educational support from Nursing and Allied Health Educators, the Mental Health Professional Development and Practice team, as well as experienced Mentors and Clinicians across the service

Duration

• A 2-year program starting in February
• Part-time employment (0.8 EFT) to allow for work-life balance
• Paid study days throughout the year
• Support to complete Post Graduate Qualifications in Mental Health
• Structured Mental Health Nursing Career Pathway
• Generous annual leave entitlements

Candidates must meet the following mandatory criteria to be eligible to apply:

• Current registration with the Australian Health Professionals Regulation Agency as a Registered Nurse
• The ability to utilise electronic information systems/software used across healthcare settings
• Willingness to enrol and work towards a Post Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing at a recognised tertiary provider within the two years of the program

For more information, please contact Haylee Adamson via email at haylee.adamson@awh.org.au

About Albury Wodonga Health (AWH)

AWH is the largest regional healthcare provider between Sydney and Melbourne, located in the border cities of Albury and Wodonga. With over 3,000 professionals, we serve a population of up to 300,000 across North-East Victoria and Southern NSW. Our network includes two primary hospital campuses and 22 sites, offering emergency, surgical, women's and children's, community, mental health, allied health, and sub-acute services. We are expanding with a new Emergency Department opening in 2024 and a new hospital at Albury by 2028.

About AWH Mental Health Service

AWH provides mental health treatment, care, and support, including Alcohol and Other Drugs services. We offer 10 community-based programs, three acute care services, and facilities dedicated to recovery and rehabilitation. Our teams include clinicians from nursing, occupational therapy, social work, and psychology, supporting people across the lifespan.

What awaits you at AWH?

We are committed to our Employee Value Proposition: Growth, Balance, Contribution, and Lifestyle. We provide comprehensive induction, training, rewards, benefits, and professional development opportunities.

About the Albury/Wodonga Region

Located on the Murray River, just 3 hours from Melbourne, the region offers affordable housing, cultural attractions, wineries, gourmet food, cycling, fishing, sports, and snow fields.

Are you ready to join our team? For more reasons to start your career with us, refer to our Candidate Information Pack. Salary and terms are in accordance with the relevant EBA or Award.

AWH values Equal Employment Opportunity, Ethical Practice, Cultural Diversity, and Social Inclusion. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Appointments are contingent on pre-employment checks, including Criminal Record and Working with Children checks.

All healthcare workers must maintain vaccinations required by regulations and are encouraged to receive the COVID-19 and flu vaccinations.

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