Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (until 30 June 2027)
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Gde 2, Clinical Psychologist, Counsellor Lvl 5, Occupational Therapist Lvl 5, Snr Clinical Psychologist, Social Worker Lvl 5
Remuneration: $131,870.90 - $134,500.70 per annum (+ super +17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ604181
Applications Close: 02 October 2025
Vaccination Category: A

Are you a talented Clinician looking to make a significant impact within regional communities?

The Safeguards Clinical Leader, in collaboration with the District Manager Community MHDA, will provide expert operational leadership and supervision of the Safeguards Child and Adolescent Mental Health Response Team ('Safeguards Team'). The position will also provide expert clinical support to the team under the leadership of the Safeguards psychiatrist.

This position can be located at either Wagga Wagga or Griffith.

To see all role requirements please review the position description.

About the team:
The Safeguards Team is a dedicated Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) resource designed to provide innovative and best practice care to children and adolescents aged 0-17 years experiencing acute mental health distress. The team is community based and provides rapid, mobile and flexible care to resolve mental health crisis, including assertive outreach, care coordination and time-limited therapeutic interventions.

The Safeguards Team operates 7 days/week with extended hours on weekdays, and will respond to young people in their schools, homes and communities and in hospital-based settings (EDs/Wards), through face to face, phone and telehealth appointments.

To learn more about Health facilities in Wagga Wagga click here.

To learn more about Health facilities in Griffith click here.

What MLHD offer:

Relocation Support Considerations - Assistance for interstate applicants to help you transition smoothly into our community maybe considered

Professional Growth and Development: Access to ongoing training and education with clear pathways to advance with NSW Health

Health and Wellbeing: Comprehensive health and wellness programs for you and your family

About You

Our ideal candidate will demonstrate:

Be a confident / consciousness team player with an engaging personality aligning with NSW Health Core values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment

Hold relevant Australian standard qualification + registration with relevant peak body membership (ensure evidence is uploaded)

Current Australian working rights

How to Apply

Embrace the infinite opportunities to lead with compassion and make a lasting impact within our community. Contact Sharlene Brown, Mental Health Inpatient Manager/MHECS/DON MHDA on 02 5943 1700 or [email protected] for a confidential chat.

Apply Online! Your application will require you to include a resume, cover letter, qualification and completed questionnaire.

MLHD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including Aboriginal People and people from racial, ethnic, or ethno-religious minority groups and people with disability.

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