Shape the future of digital mental health care in Australia
Provide expert clinical supervision and leadership within a national digital mental health service
Support and uplift a growing workforce delivering evidence-based low-intensity CBT
Contribute to a major national reform through the Medicare Mental Health Check-In / NEIS program
Permanent, Full-Time position - Start date Mid-February onwards as per operational requirements
Open for Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane locations.
About St Vincent’s
St Vincent’s Health Australia is the nation’s largest not-for-profit health and aged care provider, founded by the Sisters of Charity in 1857. We are committed to delivering excellent and compassionate care, wherever and whoever people are.
Through St Vincent’s Virtual & Home (SVVH), we lead national innovation in virtual and at-home models of care, combining clinical excellence with digital capability to improve access, equity and outcomes across Australia.
About the Program
St Vincent’s is proud to partner with the Australian Government to deliver the Medicare Mental Health Check-In (MMHCI) / National Early Intervention Service (NEIS), launching from 1 January 2026.
This free, national digital mental health service provides rapid access to evidence-based, low-intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (LiCBT) for people experiencing stress, distress and anxiety. The service focuses on early intervention, accessibility and safe, person-centred care.
Your New Role – Clinical Supervisor, Digital Mental Health
As a Clinical Supervisor, you will provide expert clinical leadership, professional oversight and reflective supervision to clinicians delivering digital mental health services within the NEIS model.
Reporting to the Clinical Lead, you will support Team Leaders and LiCBT Practitioners to deliver safe, ethical and high-quality care, while fostering clinical excellence, workforce capability and staff wellbeing.
This role plays a critical part in embedding consistent standards of practice, strengthening clinical governance, and ensuring high-quality user experience across a national, multidisciplinary workforce.
Key Responsibilities
Provide structured clinical supervision to mental health practitioners to support safe, ethical and evidence-based practice
Foster reflective practice, professional growth and continuous learning
Support adherence to clinical governance frameworks, professional standards and the LiCBT model of care
Monitor clinical quality and risk, providing guidance on complex cases, escalation pathways and duty-of-care matters
Promote clinician wellbeing, resilience and psychologically safe ways of working
Contribute to onboarding, workforce development and capability uplift initiatives
Participate in quality monitoring activities, including call reviews, database monitoring and feedback
Use data, insights and feedback to drive continuous improvement in service quality and user experience
Work collaboratively with Clinical Leads, Team Leaders and multidisciplinary stakeholders across SVHA
About You
You are a confident, values-led clinical leader with strong experience in supervision, digital mental health and evidence-based care.
Essential requirements include:
Extensive experience delivering mental health services, including LiCBT and/or digital mental health models
Demonstrated experience providing clinical supervision to mental health practitioners
Strong capability in managing clinical risk and supporting high-risk presentations
Sound understanding of clinical governance, quality, risk and patient safety frameworks
Strong knowledge of evidence-based and trauma-informed practice
Excellent interpersonal, communication and stakeholder engagement skills
High level of digital literacy, including experience with telehealth and electronic clinical systems
Relevant tertiary qualifications in psychology, mental health nursing or a related discipline, with eligibility for professional registration or membership
Postgraduate qualifications are highly regarded
Why Work for St Vincent’s?
Mission-led organisation grounded in compassion, justice, integrity and excellence
Salary packaging benefits (up to $15,900 tax free)
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
Supportive, collaborative and values-driven culture
Ongoing professional development, supervision and learning opportunities
Opportunity to contribute to a nationally significant mental health reform
Pre-Employment Checks
Appointment is subject to completion of all required pre-employment checks, including immunisation compliance, Working With Children Check and Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.
Equal Opportunity
St Vincent’s Health Australia is committed to equal employment opportunity and creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We value the unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives of our people.
Want to Know More?
For a confidential discussion about this role, please contact: Joshua G -Talent Lead – Digital Mental Health via 0421 668 332 Monday to Friday (0800am-0400pm AEDT) business hours.
Ready to Apply?
If you are passionate about clinical supervision, digital mental health and supporting a high-quality national workforce, we would love to hear from you.
Please apply via our careers portal with your current CV and a cover letter.
Applications will be reviewed as received and may close prior to the advertised closing date. No email applications will be considered.
At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au
View Reconciliation Action Plan