Aboriginal Mental Health Clinician

Aboriginal Mental Health Clinician - Enhancing Community Mental Health - Goulburn - Incentives up to $5000 available

Join to apply for the Aboriginal Mental Health Clinician role at Southern NSW Local Health District. This position qualifies for the NSW Health Rural Incentive scheme with a value of up to $5000.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Location: Goulburn

Position Classification: Mental Health Professionals

Remuneration: Counsellor Level 1 / 2 – $70,944 – $101,211 per annum; Occupational Therapist Level 1/2 – $70,944 – $101,211 per annum; Psychologist – $74,742 – $109,397 per annum; Registered Nurse – $70,049 – $98,351 per annum; Social Worker Level 1/2 – $70,944 – $101,211 per annum

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ604296

Applications Close: 14 September 2025

Interview Details: Scheduled within 10 days of closing

The Aboriginal Mental Health Clinician provides recovery-focused, person-centred and culturally competent services including assessment, care coordination, intervention, liaison, advocacy and review as part of the multidisciplinary team for both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people referred to the service with mental illness, distress and/or risk issues.

Notes: This is an identified position in accordance with Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal applicants must demonstrate Aboriginality in addition to addressing the selection criteria.

• Must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent and have demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures with established links with the local Aboriginal community.
• Tertiary qualification Bachelor Health Science (Mental Health), or qualifications and current registration with AHPRA for Registered Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, or eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers for Social Workers.
• Demonstrated ability to provide high quality, safe and connected care to consumers and their families in a person-centred, holistic manner that promotes self-determination within the principles of mental health rehabilitation, recovery framework and strengths-based approach.
• Demonstrated high level communication skills to engage and collaborate with consumers, families, carers and other stakeholders.
• High level computer skills including accuracy and knowledge of Electronic Medical Records and Microsoft Office programs.
• Knowledge of Mental Health & Alcohol and Other Drugs strategic directions, including those related to Aboriginal people and their communities.
• Knowledge of legislation and policies relating to Mental Health care provision, including the Mental Health Act 2007.
• Current unrestricted drivers licence and ability to drive/travel as required, including potential long distances and overnight stays.

• Flexible work arrangements
• Salary Packaging – up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment + Novated leasing
• Corporate Health and Fitness program
• 12% Superannuation on top of gross income
• Annual Leave Loading

Southern NSW Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ people, and others with diverse experiences and perspectives.

Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases: This is a Category A position. All new employees must comply with NSW Health policy PD2024_015, including proof of vaccination against influenza for staff entering Residential Aged Care Facilities or working in NSW Health RACFs.

Australian Work Rights: Applicants must be Australian Citizens or Permanent Residents, or eligible to live and work in Australia. For more information, please see the Australian immigration site.

Need more information? Click here for the Position Description and more about applying for this position. For role-related queries, contact Robert Adams at or , or email Applicants can request reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process.