Mental health jobs in Mildura, VIC

Mildura Base Hospital and the Mallee District Aboriginal Services (MDAS) are the principal providers of mental health care in the Sunraysia region. Public mental health services in the Mallee are managed under the Murray PHN and Mildura Base Hospital's mental health program, covering a wide geographic catchment that extends across north-west Victoria and into South Australia and NSW.

The Sunraysia region's economy is dominated by horticulture and viticulture, and the seasonal worker population — including a significant proportion of Pacific Islander and international workers — creates distinct demands on mental health and AOD services. The region also has a substantial Aboriginal community, with culturally responsive care a priority for service design.

Mildura's geographic isolation from Melbourne (approximately 550 kilometres) creates significant recruitment challenges for mental health services. The Murray PHN funds primary mental health and AOD programs across the Mallee, and Sunraysia Community Health Services operates a range of primary health care programs including mental health support.

Practitioners who choose Mildura typically value the community, outdoor lifestyle, and the breadth of clinical experience that regional practice offers. Telehealth has become an important enabler for specialist services in the region, and many clinical roles involve significant outreach to smaller communities across the Mallee.