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Barwon Health Mental Health Drugs and Alcohol Services (MHDAS) has a proud tradition of welcoming and supporting overseas mental health professionals to make the move and join us in providing integrated and recovery-oriented mental health, drugs and alcohol assessment, treatment and community support to people of all ages within the Barwon region.

Our service is currently experiencing an unprecedented amount of growth and opportunities as we expand operations to better meet the needs of our community and consumers.

If you are a mental health professional ready to advance your career and life, we are ready to assist you in making the move to join us.

We offer opportunities across a broad range of careers for those looking to join Barwon Health MHDAS as an international recruit:

  • Psychiatric Nurses
  • Allied Health Professionals (occupational therapists, social workers, psychologists)
  • Consultant Psychiatrists, Registrars and Hospital Medical Officers

Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to learn more about working with us or to arrange an informal chat.

Meet us in Glasgow and London this April

Our mental health workforce team will be attending the Healthcare Jobs in Glasgow and the Royal College of Nursing Conference in London.

We will be available to discuss in person the range of opportunities at our services and the accreditation process for international mental health nurses and clinicians.   

Please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. anytime to arrange:

  • In-person meeting in Glasgow and London
  • Zoom meeting
  • More information about the roles, relocation and visa process.

Join our Barwon Health MHDAS team

Hear the experience of our employees working at Barwon Health MHDAS who have been through the process of migrating to Australia.


Last Modified: Tuesday, 28 March 2023

Why Join Us?

  • Relocation assistance between $13,000 and $33,000 for eligible candidates
  • Visa sponsorship for you and your families (temporary or permanent option)
  • Ongoing career opportunities tailored to your professional goals
  • Enjoy greater work/life balance with typical work commutes of 10-20 minutes
  • Competitive wages + salary packaging + flexible working arrangements
  • Option of city, regional and coastal life - only one hour way from Victoria's capital city Melbourne
  • Living on the doorstep to the Great Ocean Road, Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast