Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, up to 38 hours per week
Location: Bankstown Community Health Centre
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 1-2, Social Worker Level 1-2, Registered Nurse/Midwife, Psychologist
Remuneration: Dependant on Classification
Occupational Therapist Level 1-2: $73,427.00 - $104,753.00 per annum
Social Worker 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: REQ574857
Application Close Date: 06/07/2025
Interview Date Range: 09/07/2025 - 16/07/2025
Contact Details: Livia Rubiolini (Assertive Outreach Team) – 0447 450 738 | [email protected]

About the Opportunity

Assertive Outreach Team:
The Assertive Outreach Team provide recovery oriented, and strengths focused intervention to individuals suffering from severe and persistent mental illness.The team works on a 7-day rotating roster utilising a Flexible Assertive Community Treatment model for consumers and carers.This position is suited to clinicians who enjoy working within a supportive environment, are willing to learn and who are seeking full time shift work across the following hours: 8.30am – 5pm, 10am – 6.30pm and 2pm – 10.30pm.

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

Being a pool clinician is unique! You will be filling a vacancy in one of the teams listed; as other vacancies arise throughout our service you may be required share your skills with other teams in our service! You will be based at Bankstown, however future opportunities may also present at Liverpool, Ingleburn, Campbelltown, Ambervale, Fairfield, Bowral and Wollondilly based mental health services.

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.

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
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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 personalise