Community Development Coordinator St George and Sutherland Mental Health Service
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until March 2026 (with the possibility of extension)
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2, Occupational Therapist Level 3, Psychologist, Social Worker Level 3
Remuneration: $39.01 - $58.99 per hour, plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 16
Requisition ID: REQ576780
Location: Caringbah, Sydney

Applications close date: 8 June 2025

Come Work With Us!

Preferred working days are Monday and Wednesday - flexibility can be considered for the right candidate.

Are you an experienced Mental Health Clinician who enjoys working alongside both clinicians and consumers working towards creating a positive and rich environment to allow for consumers to receive optimal and innovative care and reach their full potential?

For more information we encourage you to contact Aretha Paterson on [email protected]

Interviews are expected to be held between 16 June 2025 and 20 June 2025.

Learn more about us here: South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

If you are an overseas qualified Social Worker, you are required to have your qualifications assessed by the AASW to meet the position criteria.

Where you'll be working

This role covers both the St George and Sutherland Community Mental Health Services, based at Sutherland Mental Health Service, located on The Sutherland Hospital campus, Caringbah.

Additional Information and Benefits

• An eligibility list may be created for future Temporary Part Time positions
• Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
• Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
• Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
• Discounted Private Health Insurance.
• Opportunity to apply for Continuing Education allowance based on tertiary qualifications attained where applicable (Nursing only).

Selection criteria:

1. Social Worker or Occupational Therapist qualifications in accordance with Schedule C of the NSW Health Service Health Professionals (State) Award Current full registration with AHPRA and/or eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers, or other qualification deemed equivalent by the employer; Registered Nurse with current registration with AHPRA including relevant post-registration qualifications and at least 3 years experience working in the clinical area of their specified post-graduate qualification or such other qualifications or equivalent experience deemed appropriate by the public hospital or public health organisation; Recognised 4 year degree in Psychology, along with full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA).
2. Awareness and understanding of the current issues affecting mental health consumers and their carers.
3. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in community development and community education.
4. High level of verbal and written communication skills
5. Ability to work independently and in partnership with local services.
6. Demonstrated experience in service or interagency project co-ordination.
7. Experience working in a mental health setting and demonstrated commitment to consumer participation and a recovery focus
8. Current class C driver?s licence

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Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.

Reasonable Adjustments

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email [email protected] and let us know. Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.

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