Clinician - Group Based Parenting

Date: 23 Jun 2026

Location

Shepparton, VIC, AU, 3630

Company

Goulburn Valley Health

Reference Number: 2744

Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time

Hours per Fortnight: 80

Classification: Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 3 (NP81 – NP74) Social Worker Grade 3 (YC46 – YC49), Occupational Therapist Grade 3 (YB24 – YB27), Psychologist Grade 2 (PK1 – PK4)

Location: Graham Street

Closing date: 07/07/2026

For a confidential conversation please contact: Jess Wellman on ***email_hidden***

About the role and our department

The GV Infant, Child and Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing Service (ICYMHWS) provides mental health assessment, consultation, treatment, care and support to individuals under the age of 25 years along with their families, carers and supporters. The service is staffed by committed and compassionate multidisciplinary professionals, who are well supported through supervision and training opportunities.

The Group-Based Parenting Program (GBPP) is a newly created service. Parents, carers and supporters of children aged 0-11 years and accessing ICYMHWS will be provided with advanced group programs to strengthen individual and family challenges. The GBPP Clinician is responsible for working with the GBPP Senior Clinician and the GBPP Family Peer Worker to develop group-based parenting programs which are organised around age/developmental stage to ensure sessions are appropriate to the needs of parent, carers and supporters. Co-facilitation of group programs may be focussed in areas such as strengthening family relationships, managing challenging and risky behaviour and attachment-based parenting programs

Successful candidate will have

Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Mental Health Nursing, Psychology or Occupational Therapy

Experience and expertise in the provision of parenting interventions, particularly for those with children experiencing challenging and risky behaviour.

Experience and expertise in group facilitation.

If qualifications are a requirement for this position, please attach a copy in support of your application. Qualification requirements are outlined in the Position Description under 'Key Selection Criteria'.

How to apply

External applicants: please click ‘apply now’ to submit your application.

Current employees: please submit your application through the Employee Login on the Careers page. Internal applications can only be accepted via your employee profile: https://careers.gvhealth.org.au/

About GV Health – Mental Health Services

Our skilled and committed team of Mental Health professionals provide an innovative range of services for individuals suffering from, or at risk of, serious mental health problems requiring short and long-term treatment and support. Our comprehensive service is offered across the municipalities of Mitchell, Murrindindi, Strathbogie, Greater Shepparton and Moira regions.

Adult and Older Adult Mental Health & Wellbeing Services

Community Mental Health & Wellbeing Services

Acute Adult and Older Adult Inpatient Unit - Wanyarra

Infant, Child and Youth Mental Health & Wellbeing Services

Access and Engagement Mental Health & Wellbeing Services

Visit https://www.gvhealth.org.au/ to learn more.

Our benefits

Free Community Connector Program to personally welcome and connect you to our community

Generous salary packaging , subsidised staff parking and discounted leisure memberships

Flexible work practices and options to purchase additional leave to support work/life balance

Paid parental leave

Professional development and study leave to help reach your learning and career goals

A confidential Employee Assistance Program for you and your loved ones

Social club membership offering a range of events, functions and local community discounts

Our CREATE Outstanding monthly, bi-monthly and annual reward and recognition program

Safe, respectful and inclusive workplace:

GV Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQA+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

GV Health has a zero tolerance of abuse, bullying and harassment, sexual harassment and discrimination in all forms, and is committed to fostering a psychologically safe workplace that supports the health, safety and wellbeing of our people. We are also committed to the safety, protection and wellbeing of all children.

Pre-employment requirements

Pre-employment screening checks may be required, including but not limited to; Working with Children Check (WWCC), National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening, International and National Police Checks, Aged Care Statutory Declaration, Visas and valid working rights in Australia, immunisations as mandated by Department of Health.

Further details of pre-employment requirements are provided in the Position Description and to successful candidates, or upon request. GV Health reserves the right to vary pre-employment screening from time to time and as directed by legislation and operational requirements.

Recruitment agencies should note that GV Health does not accept agency resumes. GV Health is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.