[Hiring] Clinical Supervisor @St Vincent's Health Australia

Role Description

Shape the future of digital mental health care in Australia by providing expert clinical supervision and leadership within a national, evidence-based digital mental health service.

• Guide, mentor and clinically govern a growing workforce delivering structured, low-intensity CBT interventions.
• Play a pivotal role in national mental health reform through the Medicare Mental Health Check-In.
• Permanent, Full-Time | Fully Remote (Rotating Roster + On-Call Component, as per Operational Requirements).
• 3 weeks full time training and induction.
• Multiple commencement cohorts available: 4 May | 1 June | 29 June | 27 July | 24 August 2026.
• Locations: Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience delivering mental health services, including LiCBT and/or digital mental health models.
• Demonstrated experience of at least 3 years providing clinical supervision to mental health practitioners within a LiCBT modality.
• Current professional registration or membership with AHPRA or AASW.
• Strong capability in managing clinical risk and supporting high-risk presentations.
• Sound understanding of clinical governance, quality, risk and patient safety frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of evidence-based and trauma-informed practice.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• High level of digital literacy, including experience with telehealth and electronic clinical systems.
• Board Approved Supervisor with Postgraduate qualifications are highly regarded.

Requirements

• Provide structured clinical supervision to mental health practitioners to support safe, ethical and evidence-based practice.
• Foster reflective practice, professional growth and continuous learning.
• Support adherence to clinical governance frameworks, professional standards and the LiCBT model of care.
• Monitor clinical quality and risk, providing guidance on complex cases, escalation pathways and duty-of-care matters.
• Promote clinician wellbeing, resilience and psychologically safe ways of working.
• Contribute to onboarding, workforce development and capability uplift initiatives.
• Participate in quality monitoring activities, including call reviews, database monitoring and feedback.
• Use data, insights and feedback to drive continuous improvement in service quality and user experience.
• Work collaboratively with Clinical Leads, Team Leaders and multidisciplinary stakeholders across SVHA.

Benefits

• Mission-led organisation grounded in compassion, justice, integrity and excellence.
• Salary packaging benefits (up to $15,900 tax free).
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Supportive, collaborative and values-driven culture.
• Ongoing professional development, supervision and learning opportunities.
• Opportunity to contribute to a nationally significant mental health reform.

Pre-Employment Checks

• Appointment is subject to completion of all required pre-employment checks, including immunisation compliance, Working With Children Check and Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

Equal Opportunity

St Vincent’s Health Australia is committed to equal employment opportunity and creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We value the unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives of our people.

Want to Know More?

For a confidential discussion about this role, please contact: Joshua G - Talent Lead – Digital Mental Health via 0421 668 332 Monday to Friday (0800am-0330pm AEST).

Ready to Apply?

If you are passionate about clinical supervision, digital mental health, and building a high-performing national workforce, we would love to hear from you. Please apply via our careers portal with your current CV, a cover letter, and your responses to the mandatory targeted application questions.

Targeted Application Questions (Mandatory)

• Clinical Supervision & Capability Development: Describe your approach to providing clinical supervision within a structured, evidence-based model such as Low Intensity CBT (LiCBT).
• Clinical Risk Management & Governance: Provide an example of how you have identified and managed clinical risk in a mental health service.
• Leadership in Digital Mental Health Services: Describe how you would lead and support a high-performing, multidisciplinary team in this environment.

Closing Date

23 April 2026 11:59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.