February 2027 Postgraduate Mental Health

February 2027 Postgraduate Mental Health

Mental Health Postgraduate Program (Registered Nurse) February 2027 Intake

Registered Nurse Grade 2 | Permanent Part-Time (0.8 EFT)

Structured Mental Health Postgraduate Program

Permanent employment within Mental Health & Wellbeing Services

Clinical rotations across a range of specialist mental health services

Clinical supervision, mentoring and dedicated study days

Opportunity to build a long-term career in mental health nursing

Are you an experienced Registered Nurse with a passion for mental health nursing and planning to undertake postgraduate mental health studies in 2027?

Join Eastern Health's Mental Health Postgraduate Program and develop the specialist knowledge, skills and confidence required to build a rewarding career in Mental Health and Wellbeing Services.

This unique program combines postgraduate study with structured clinical experience, providing opportunities to rotate through acute inpatient and community mental health settings while receiving support from experienced clinicians, educators and mentors.

About Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne's largest public health services. We provide a comprehensive range of emergency, surgical, medical and community-based healthcare services, including mental health, alcohol and other drug services, maternity, palliative care, residential care and state-wide specialist services.

We are committed to delivering person-centred, recovery-oriented care that supports the diverse communities we serve and values the lived and living experience of consumers, families, carers and supporters.

About the Program

The Mental Health Postgraduate Program supports Registered Nurses undertaking postgraduate mental health studies while developing clinical capability across a range of mental health settings.

The program offers:

• Permanent 0.8 EFT position within Mental Health & Wellbeing Services
• Structured postgraduate learning pathway
• Dedicated study days
• Clinical supervision and reflective practice opportunities
• Access to experienced mentors and Mental Health Nurse Educators
• Exposure to multidisciplinary and recovery-oriented models of care
• Career development opportunities across Mental Health & Wellbeing Services

Participants will complete 2 rotations including:

• Acute Inpatient Mental Health Services
• Community Mental Health Services
• Specialist Mental Health Programs

Potential rotation opportunities may include:

• Eastern Homeless Outreach Psychiatric Service (EHOPS)
• Mobile Support and Treatment Service (MSTS)
• Community Care Units (CCU)
• Adolescent Mental Health Services
• Adult Inpatient Services
• Older Adult Mental Health Services
• Alcohol and Other Drug Services

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) via AHPRA
• A Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent qualification leading to unrestricted registration
• A minimum of 12 months post-registration nursing experience, including at least six months of contemporary mental health experience
• Enrolment in a Postgraduate Diploma (or equivalent postgraduate qualification) in Mental Health Nursing for 2027 and ongoing enrolment for the duration of the program
• Demonstrated clinical practice skills consistent with experience and scope of practice
• A commitment to recovery-oriented, person-centred care
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A willingness to engage in clinical supervision, mentoring and reflective practice
• Strong motivation for ongoing learning and professional development
• Capacity to work a full rotating roster
• A current Victorian Driver Licence
• Current influenza vaccination in accordance with Eastern Health requirements

Healthcare workers are strongly encouraged to follow COVID-19 vaccination recommendations outlined in the Australian Immunisation Handbook and current ATAGI advice. Seasonal influenza vaccination is a mandatory requirement for this role, and any offer of employment will be conditional on this requirement being met prior to commencement.

What We Offer

At Eastern Health, you'll be part of a supportive learning environment committed to developing the future mental health nursing workforce.

Benefits include:

• Dedicated mentoring and shadowing opportunities
• Structured clinical supervision and support
• Study leave and professional development opportunities
• Discovery days across Eastern Health services
• Friendly and supportive multidisciplinary teams
• Access to Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• Salary packaging benefits
• Flexible working arrangements where operationally appropriate
• Private health insurance discounts
• Digital learning and development opportunities
• Cafés across Eastern Health sites
• A strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

Why Join Mental Health & Wellbeing Services?

Our services are guided by recovery-oriented practice and support consumers, families, carers and supporters to achieve meaningful outcomes. We work collaboratively with people to build on their strengths, support recovery goals and promote wellbeing, inclusion and hope.

This program provides an excellent opportunity to develop your capability while building a long-term career within Eastern Health Mental Health & Wellbeing Services.

Good to Know

• Eastern Health is an equal opportunity employer and actively promotes diversity, equity and inclusion.
• We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
• As a child-safe organisation, child safety and wellbeing are embedded in our everyday culture.
• Seasonal influenza vaccination is a mandatory requirement of this role.
• COVID-19 vaccination is strongly recommended in accordance with current public health advice.
• Advertising may close prior to the advertised closing date.
• Recruitment agency applications will not be accepted.

Applications Close

Monday 12th October 2026

Contact

Vivienne Butlin
Senior Clinical Nurse Educator
P: 0403 651 ***
***************@easternhealth.org.au

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