Mental Health Autism Specialist

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.

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!

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Applications will be reviewed as received, and the position may close early if a suitable candidate is identified.

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.