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Mental Health Autism Specialist
Req ID: 7015
Posting Start Date: 25/05/2026
Advertisement End Date: 22/06/2026
Work Location: Waratah Community Health Service
The Royal Melbourne Hospital is one of Australia’s leading public healthcare providers.
Join the team. Build a career. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join The Royal Melbourne Hospital.
Job Description:
Autism Specialist Team Coordinator – Mental Health
The Royal Melbourne Hospital
Permanent Part-Time (0.4 EFT) opportunity
Enjoy 5 weeks annual leave & salary packaging benefits
Based in the vibrant Puckle Street precinct, close to cafes, parks and public transport
About the Role
RMH Mental Health Services provides recovery-oriented, evidence-based care in a collaborative and supportive environment. You’ll join a passionate team committed to improving outcomes for consumers and carers, with opportunities to lead innovation and contribute to service growth.
This is a unique leadership opportunity within RMH Mental Health Services’ Autism Specialist Team. You will coordinate and lead a multidisciplinary service supporting adult consumers who are autistic or undergoing autism assessment.
Key Responsibilities
Working alongside a Consultant Psychiatrist, Clinical Psychologist, Speech Pathologist, Occupational Therapist, medical staff and an Autistic Consumer Peer Worker, you will:
Lead autism assessment, diagnostic and consultation processes
Provide specialist clinical input and ongoing wellbeing support
Coordinate service delivery, team operations and staff
Support group programs and recovery-focused interventions
Drive service development, research and quality improvement initiatives
Strengthen referral pathways and build capability across the service
About You
Qualified and experienced at AH5 / P4 / RN5 / SP5 level (or equivalent)
Strong leadership experience within a multidisciplinary mental health setting
Extensive experience in assessment and treatment of mental illness and psychosocial disability
Skilled in-service development, coordination and quality improvement
Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and problem-solving skills
Strong understanding of public mental health services, legislation and policy frameworks
Why Join RMH Mental Health Services?
As part of one of Victoria’s largest health services, you’ll benefit from:
A dynamic, values-led and multidisciplinary workplace
Strong focus on staff wellbeing, supervision and development
Opportunities to contribute to leading mental health reform and specialist programs
Generous leave entitlements including 17.5% leave loading
Discounted gym access with Fitness Passport
We are a valued-led organisation; People First, Lead with Kindness & Excellence Together!
Please click here to view the full position description
Applications will be reviewed as received, and the position may close early if a suitable candidate is identified.
Name and Contact: David Pruden - 0481 334 229
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and satisfactory Working With Children Check.
The RMH is committed to creating a culturally safe environment as a collective responsibility. We draw on our principles of self-determination, equity, accountability, and shared learning to create a culturally responsive health system that challenges how we strive for continuous quality improvement to meet the expectations of the communities and patients we serve.
RMH is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with the Child Safe Standards .
As a leader in healthcare, we recognise the need to foster a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging. We encourage people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply, and will provide adjustments to support equitable participation.
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