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 Consultant works within a dynamic team of clinicians and academics who contribute their skills and knowledge to the service innovation, workforce development and research translation initiatives of Orygen.
Reporting to the Director, Workforce Development you will:
- Design, develop and deliver evidence-based training, education and online learning for a range of youth mental health audiences.
- Lead projects that strengthen the youth mental health workforce through training, resources and collaboration with young people, families and key stakeholders.
- Provide expert clinical consultation, advice and individual/group supervision to support evidence-based youth mental health practice.
- Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and external partners to deliver high-quality projects, with opportunities for regional, national and international travel.
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).
- Extensive experience as a senior clinician, clinical coordinator or educator in youth mental health, with advanced assessment, formulation and intervention skills.
- Demonstrated experience designing and delivering engaging training, workshops and education programs for clinical and non-clinical audiences, both in person and online.
- Strong knowledge of evidence-based early intervention in youth mental health, with the ability to translate research into practical resources, advice and workforce development initiatives.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and project management skills, with the ability to build effective relationships, manage competing priorities and work collaboratively.
Benefits
- Salary between $120,000 - $130,000 pro rata commensurate with skills and experience + 12% superannuation and $15,900 in NFP salary packaging + $2,600 meals and entertainment card.
- Experience a workspace that was thoughtfully created with input from young people, promoting a collaborative and inclusive atmosphere.
- Contribute to Orygen's mission for youth mental health, making a positive impact on young lives.
- Engage in innovative projects alongside passionate professionals across various disciplines.
- Benefit from a location that is easily accessible by public transport and offers amenities that support a healthy work-life balance.
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/9e58509b-b27f-49a2-9254-941a19fd547e/PD-Clinical-Consultant_July-2026.pdf.aspx
This is part or full-time (0.8 - 1.0 FTE considered) ongoing position.
Applications will close on 31 July 2026 (3PM), 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.
