Community Mental Health Professional (Occupational Therapist / SocialWorker / Counsellor Lvl 1-2, [...]

Employment Type : Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week

Location : Out of Home Care / Whole Family Team Offices Ingleburn

Position Classification : Occupational Therapist Level 1-2, Social Worker Level 1-2, Registered Nurse, Psychologist, Counsellor Level 1-2

Remuneration : Dependant on Classification

Occupational Therapist Level 1-2 : $76,364.00 - $108,943.00 per annum

Social Work Level 1-2 : $76,364.00 - $108,943.00 per annum

Registered Nurse : $74,317.94 - $104,336.27 per annum

Psychologist : $80,452.00 - $117,755.00 per annum

Counsellor Level 1-2 : $76,364.00 - $108,943.00 per annum

Requisition ID : REQ621456

Application Close Date : 23 / 11 / 2025

Interview Date Range : 26 / 11 / 2025 - 03 / 12 / 2025

Contact Details : Natalie Medel – |

⚫️In this role being an Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander person is a genuine occupational requirement, and is authorised by section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1997 (NSW).⚫️

Lead Healing. Walk with Community. Deliver Culturally Informed Care.

About The Opportunity

Are you an Aboriginal Mental Health professional ready to support families through trauma, healing, and connection?

Join our Out-of-Home Care / Whole Family Team a Tier 4 specialist mental health service based in Ingleburn where you’ll provide culturally informed, trauma aware care to Aboriginal children and young people in out of home care and Aboriginal families involved in the child protection system or facing complex mental health and drug health issues.

You’ll work across outreach, inreach, and clinic based settings, helping families stay together by improving mental health outcomes through specialist and evidenced based mental health and drug health interventions all while embedding culture at the heart of everything you do.

What You'll Be Doing

• Deliver culturally informed, recovery-oriented care to Aboriginal consumers and their families.
• Provide mental health assessments and therapeutic support to children and young people in out-of-home care.
• Support families at risk of breakdown due to child protection matters secondary to mental health, trauma, or substance use.
• Advocate for Aboriginal-led approaches to care and contribute to service design.
• Build strong relationships with families, Elders, and partner agencies.
• Engage in community education, outreach, and health promotion.

This role is your chance to bring clinical expertise and cultural knowledge together ensuring care is respectful, empowering, and aligned with the needs of Aboriginal communities.

Essential Qualifications and Registration Requirements

To apply for this role, you must hold relevant qualifications and registration / membership as outlined within the position description. This includes :

Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as one of the following :

Where You'll Be Working

SWSLHD Community Mental Health Services provide comprehensive, community-based mental health care across South Western Sydney.

These services cater to different age groups, including children, adolescents, adults, and older persons, ensuring specialised care throughout various life stages. The multidisciplinary teams offer a range of supports, including mental health assessments, crisis intervention, care coordination, and therapy. They work closely with inpatient services, GPs, and other community organisations to provide holistic care.

The focus on community health and wellbeing makes SWSLHD Community Mental Health Services an ideal place to work, providing opportunities for professional growth and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the community.

How to Apply

To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.

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Additional Information

Salary Packaging

South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.

Health & Fitness

South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership / Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.

Transforming Your Experience

Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.

To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and people from the LGBTIQ+ community to apply.

SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.

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