Title:  Access Clinician

Access Clinician

• Casual | RPN 3 and Allied Health equivalent  
• Predominantly based at Box Hill Hospital and Maroondah Hospital, as well as occasional shifts at Ringwood 
• Attractive renumeration + super and salary packaging 

Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.

Our Employee Value Proposition is “Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts”.

This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.

About the role

This position is established within the Eastern Health Access Service. The integrated Access service provides:   

• Crisis Assessment and Treatment Services (CATT) within the community incorporating early discharge management, assessment and management of newly referred clients as well as after hour treatment and crisis support to clients of community mental health services.  
• Telephone Triage is the Eastern Health 24 hours telephone triage referral, advice and support service.   
• PACER (Police and Clinician Emergency Response) is a 7 day a week afternoon/evening outreach service working in collaboration with Victoria Police providing acute assessment and advice to Victoria Police as an alternate to transfer of clients to the emergency department under section 232 of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022.  
• Emergency Department Response providing Mental Health and/or AOD assessment and interventions. This assessment includes immediate assessment and risk management plans for people presenting with Behaviors of Concern. Our ED Response is required to provide comprehensive mental health assessment, treatment and planning for those suffering from acute mental health issues.  
• Ambulance Victoria (AV) Teleprompt response is a 7 day a week specialist mental health clinician who works in the AV call center and responds to calls from AV staff onsite to provide mental health assessments with the aim of avoiding ED presentations  

This role operates on a casual basis. It is a requirement of the position that you work a minimum of two shifts per month to maintain your employment

About you

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Meet the key selection criteria as outlined in the relevant position description attached
• Current registration with AHPRA or the relevant registration bodies
• A strong commitment to high quality care
• The ability to work as part of a diverse team
• Excellent communication and organisational skills

Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!

• Mentor and Shadowing program
• Access to discovery days across our 50 sites
• Study and professional development leave
• Friendly & supportive teams
• Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
• Fitness Passport for work-life balance
• Employee Assistance program accessible for you and your loved ones
• Flexible working hours and excellent entitlements
• Salary packaging options and an employee benefits scheme
• Access to Private Health Insurance offers
• Digital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi training
• Cafes at all of our Hospitals

Next Steps

Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference, and are eligible to work in Australia.

We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates.

If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check.

Good to know:

• We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
• We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
• As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
• Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
• Advertising may end before the closing date.
• We do not accept recruitment agency application

If you are a current Eastern Health employee please ensure you log in with your internal Eastern Health account to apply for this or other roles.

Please click here for the Position Description

Contact Person: George Lee

Contact Number: 03 9847 4777

Contact Email: George.lee@easternhealth.org.au

Job Posting End Date: 12th of July 2026

Need help submitting your application?

Just contact the Hiring Manager in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9955 7555 (Option 1) | Medical Workforce Unit on (03) 9895 3469. [TA for Non Medical roles, MWU for Medical roles]

Click Here for the Candidate Guide also for help in our recruitment process!

Our Values in Action:

Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day