Careers at South Pacific Private
At South Pacific Private our vision is to bring hope, health and happiness to people, through our expertise in the holistic treatment of addictions and mental illness.
Work With Us
“At South Pacific Private our vision is to bring hope, health and happiness to people, through our expertise in the holistic treatment of addictions and mental illness, by changing lives and healing families.”
- Lynne Fishwick, CEO.
This mission statement underpins all that we do at South Pacific Private and is the reason why our greatest and most valued resource is our staff. For almost 30 years, South Pacific Private has been providing a unique opportunity for both personal and professional development for those who work in this field.
South Pacific Private is known as a thought leader in the field of addiction treatment in Australia and leads the way in the treatment of mental illness, addiction, trauma-related conditions, and co-occurring disorders. The treatment centre offers a dynamic and stimulating workplace where we strive to support our staff in developing their professional expertise with a comprehensive staff training, HR and supervision program.
Inclusivity & Diversity
From our hiring process to our treatment delivery, we value and embrace diversity across race, culture, ethnicity, indigenous status, gender, class, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religious belief and mental and physical ability.
South Pacific Private is a proud participant in the Rainbow Tick Accreditation program for LGBTQIA+ inclusion and as an organization, we support Black Lives Matter and believe that love is love, trans rights are human rights and that no human being is illegal. South Pacific Private recognizes the Gayamaygal people as the traditional owners and custodians of the land upon which we work. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and future and to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
General Vacancies
There are no General Vacancies available at this time.
Clinical Vacancies
Day Program Therapist
Do you have a special interest in addiction, trauma and mental health? The Day Program Therapist role is a vital part of South Pacific Private’s multi-disciplinary team, providing ongoing support for clients in their recovery journeys in a group setting. Your role will be responsible for facilitating day program groups that include group therapy and psychoeducation, providing clinical handover and clinical notes.
We are offering flexible casual and/or contractor positions for registered Psychologists, Counsellors and Psychotherapists facilitating online and/or face-to-face groups. You will be passionate about making a difference through holistic treatment and providing therapeutic support to a diverse range of clients.
If you are inspired to make a positive difference and would like to be considered for this opportunity, please apply via Seek using this link here.
Assistant in Nursing (AIN)
Do you have a special interest in addiction, trauma and mental health? Reporting directly to the Nurse Unit Manager, this role will work within our busy hospital department. This exciting opportunity exists for highly motivated Assistant in Nursing, with exceptional time management and clinical skills.
With the ability to work both in a team and in a multi-disciplinary environment, you will display a positive commitment and professional accountability in relation to the needs of the organisation and its clients, have experience in the treatment of addictions and mood disorders and be passionate about supporting and restoring health and wellbeing.
If you are inspired to make a positive difference and would like to be considered for this opportunity, please apply via Seek using this link here.
Registered Nurses and Enrolled Nurses (Part-Time and Casual)
Exciting opportunity to join an incredible working environment. As a compassionate and professional nurse, you will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the delivery of care in a mental health setting.
With the ability to work both in a team and in a multi-disciplinary environment, you will display a positive commitment and professional accountability in relation to the needs of the organisation and its clients, have experience in the treatment of addictions and mood disorders and be passionate about supporting and restoring health and wellbeing.
This is a Permanent Position with the options of Part time or Casual
If you are inspired to make a positive difference and would like to be considered for this opportunity, please apply via Seek using this link here.
Evening and Weekend Counsellor
Do you have a special interest in addiction, trauma and mental health? The Evening and Weekend Counsellor role is a vital part of South Pacific Private’s Therapy team, providing support for inpatients in the evenings and on weekends alongside the nursing team. Your role will be responsible for facilitating lectures and workshops as part of the program schedule, providing the client community with general supervision and support, taking clients beach walks and completing clinical notes.
We are offering casual positions for new Psychology, Counselling and Psychotherapy grads and those in their final years of study. You will be passionate about making a difference through holistic treatment and providing therapeutic support to a diverse range of clients.
If you are inspired to make a positive difference and would like to be considered for this opportunity, please apply via Seek using this link here.
