Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week
Location: Macarthur Mental Health Centre and Camden Hospital
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 1-2, Social Work Level 1-2, Registered Nurse, Psychologist
Remuneration: Dependant on Classification
Occupational Therapist Level 1-2: $73,427.00 - $104,753.00 per annum
Social Work Level 1-2: $73,427.00 - $104,753.00 per annum
Registered Nurse: $72,152.53 - $101,299.48 per annum
Psychologist: $77,358.00 - $113,226.00 per annum

Requisition ID: REQ569922
Application Close Date: 11/05/2025
Interview Date Range: 14/05/2025 – 21/05/2025
Contact Details: Nishant Mittal – [email protected]

About the Opportunity
Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact in the lives of older adults living with mental illness?

Join our Older People’s Mental Health (OPMH) Community Teams, a vital part of the South Western Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD), and help provide compassionate, recovery-oriented care to older adults in need across Macarthur and Wingecarribee.

About the Role
As part of the OPMH Community Team, you will support older adults experiencing mental health challenges, whether they are living independently, with family, or in residential aged care facilities (RACF). Your role will focus on delivering person-centred, recovery-oriented biopsychosocial care planning and interventions, ensuring that every individual receives the support they need to thrive.

We’re looking for professionals with experience in assessment, care planning, and interventions tailored to older adults experiencing mental ill health. Previous experience in a care coordination role will be highly beneficial.

Who We’re Looking For

Are you a Registered Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Social Worker, or Psychologist who:

• Brings experience, patience, and empathy to their work?
• Enjoys collaborating within a multi-disciplinary team?
• Prefers weekday shifts only – no weekend work?
• Wants a full-time role based in Campbelltown (CBD, not the hospital!) or Camden Hospital?

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now and be part of a team dedicated to making a difference in older people’s mental health.

Being a pool clinician is unique! You will be filling a vacancy in the team listed; as other vacancies arise throughout our service you may be required to transfer into another position and share your skills within our service!

The CMH Team are committed to providing a supportive environment where staff are empowered to achieve their full potential.

What You'll be Doing
The Mental Health Professional is responsible for providing evidence-based, strengths focused, recovery orientated assessment and treatment within a multi-disciplinary team and coordinating consumers’ recovery plans. The role is also responsible for non-clinical tasks including participation in quality improvement activities, clinical supervision and participation in administrative responsibilities as required.

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.

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.

1. Relevant qualifications as a Registered Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Psychologist currently registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), or qualified Social Worker eligible for registration with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW), or CSU Graduates: Bachelor of Health Science (Mental Health).
2. Please provide a detailed description of your interest and motivation in applying for this role highlighting your relevant skills & experience in providing assessment and treatment for consumers of the mental health service.
3. Using an example, describe a time where you have had to work as part of a team to solve a problem. Outline the communication skills used and how you ensured the problem would not occur again.
4. Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.

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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.