Logo for Community Mental Health Clinician - Older Persons - Temora (Incentives Offered)

Community Mental Health Clinician - Older Persons - Temora (Incentives Offered)

Murrumbidgee Local Health District
Canberra, ACT
A$72,152.53-$113,226 p/a + salary packaging
Healthcare & Medical → Psychology, Counselling & Social Work
Full-time
On-site

Posted 11 hours ago


*This position qualifies for incentives under the NSW Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme, including up to $20,000 sign on incentive, and up to $10,000 each year (incentive value dependent on full-time equivalent, position and location). Find out more here

Employment Type: Full-time / Part-time / Casual / flexible options considered
Position Classification: Dependent on qualifications
Remuneration: $72,152.53 - $113,226.00 per annum (+ super +17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Hours Per Week: up to 38
Requisition ID: REQ608985
Applications Close: 30 October 2025
Location: Temora

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

Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic and passionate Clinician who is ready for a new adventure. Through this role you will be able to provide plan and deliver comprehensive, high quality patient care to our regional Temora community.

To learn more about Health facilities in Temora click here.

About the role:

The Older Persons Mental Health Clinician position involves the provision of assessment, evidence-based treatment and case management services to adults over 65 years of age referred to the service with psychological disorders, psychiatric illnesses and severe behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD). Consultation, liaison and capacity building work with other local services for the older person is an important part of the role. You will be based within our fabulous multidisciplinary community mental health team and at times also involves the provision of mental health crisis intervention services. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled or emerging clinician to play a crucial role within the Temora Community Mental Health team.

To learn about all role requirements please review the position description.

What MLHD offer:

  • Relocation Support: Assistance for interstate and overseas applicants may be considered.
  • 482 temporary visa sponsorship considerations
  • Attractive Remuneration – Enjoy competitive pay aligned with your skills and experience.
  • Generous Salary Packaging – Access up to $20,600 per annum tax-free for living expenses, plus the option for novated car leasing.
  • Professional Development – Take advantage of ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
  • Health & Wellbeing Support – Benefit from our comprehensive wellness programs for you and your family, including Employee Assistance Programs Fitness Passport and initiatives to support both physical and mental health.

About You

Our ideal candidate will:

  • Hold a qualification as a Registered Nurse, Psychologist Social Worker or other relevant tertiary qualification within the NSW Health Professionals Award.
  • Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency for Registered Nurses, Psychologists. Eligibility for membership of the peak body professional association for Social Workers or Occupational Therapists.
  • Be able to be flexible and respond to differing workloads, and possess excellent time management skills.
  • Newly graduated clinicians are encouraged to apply; support will be provided to aid your upskilling
  • Current Australian working rights is a requirement for this role

How to Apply

Embrace the infinite opportunities to lead with compassion and make a lasting impact within our community. Contact Jane McNamara, Team Manager - Temora Specialist Mental Health/Drug and Alcohol Service on 02 6980 0200 or [email protected] for a confidential chat.

Apply Online! Your application will require you to include a resume and cover letter outlining your skills and experience and why you are a good fit for this position.

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.

.


About Murrumbidgee Local Health District

Wagga Wagga, NSW, Australia

Wellness is our goal

Excellence is our passion

Our people are our future

Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) has released a new Strategic Plan, which focuses our priorities for the next three to five years. The MLHD Board has released the MLHD Strategic Plan 2016-2021.

The focus is on wellness and seizing every opportunity to work in partnership with consumers to build and maintain wellness. The objective is to enable MLHD to be the best place to work, lead, practise, volunteer, teach, learn and grow.

We have embarked on a number of initiatives to improve future service delivery including a focus on priority areas:

Focusing on wellness

Aspiring to excellence

Investing in our people

Working together in partnership

The Strategic Plan provides clear priorities and a solid commitment to meet or exceed the expectations of consumers in all care settings.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

Looking for More Opportunities?

Explore more jobs with upfront salary details that respect your worth.

RN3.1 - Mental Health Clinical Manager

Canberra Health Services

Logo for RN3.1 - Mental Health Clinical Manager
Canberra, ACT
A$126,196-$131,177 p/a
Full-time
On-site

Perinatal Infant Mental Health Clinician

Murrumbidgee Local Health District

Logo for Perinatal Infant Mental Health Clinician
Canberra, ACT
A$77,358-$133,156 p/a
Contract
On-site

Specialist Community Drug and Alcohol Clinician - Young

Murrumbidgee Local Health District

Logo for Specialist Community Drug and Alcohol Clinician - Young
Canberra, ACT
A$72,152.53-$113,226 p/a
Full-time
On-site

Mental Health Clinician DVA

Mars Recruitment

Logo for Mental Health Clinician DVA
Canberra, ACT
A$60-$65 p/h
Contract
On-site

Enrolled Nurse - Older Person's Mental Health Wagga Wagga

Murrumbidgee Local Health District

Logo for Enrolled Nurse - Older Person's Mental Health Wagga Wagga
Canberra, ACT
A$65,024.93-$72,815.19 p/a
Full-time
On-site

RN 2 - Custodial Mental Health

Canberra Health Services

Logo for RN 2 - Custodial Mental Health
Canberra, ACT
A$110,733-$117,053 p/a
Full-time
On-site

CAMHS Hospital Liaison Team Clinician

Canberra Health Services

Logo for CAMHS Hospital Liaison Team Clinician
Deakin, ACT
A$109,543-$131,180 p/a
Contract
On-site

Clinician - CCT headspace Early psychosis, Canberra

Uniting NSW & ACT

Logo for Clinician - CCT headspace Early psychosis, Canberra
Lyneham, ACT
A$46.23-$53.03 p/h
Full-time
On-site