Court Liaison Officer

Overview

Court Liaison Officer (CNC2, OT4, SW4, Clinical Psychologist) – Tamworth Local Court, Justice Health - PFT

If you are passionate about delivering healthcare with the greatest impact, join the Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network (JHFMHN). We are Just the Place to grow your career and be part of a valued team delivering care where it's needed most. Be part of a supportive environment where you can apply your skills to address complex healthcare needs while broadening your treatment capabilities to maximise patient outcomes.

The Role: To assist the Local Court Magistrate with the diversion of defendants who have or are suspected of having a mental illness, mental disorder or a cognitive impairment from the Criminal Justice System into the community.

Essential criteria

• Must hold a relevant post graduate qualification in mental health.
• Must hold a current NSW Driver's Licence.

Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2

• Current authority to practice as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia.
• Current full registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Five years full time equivalent post registration clinical experience, with at least 3 years full time equivalent in an acute mental health setting.

Occupational Therapist Level 4

• Must hold qualifications recognised for registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia.
• Must hold general registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia.
• Five years full time equivalent post registration clinical experience, with at least 3 years full time equivalent in an acute mental health setting.

Social Worker Level 4

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in social work which provides eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers, or other qualification deemed equivalent by the employer.
• Five years full time equivalent post registration clinical experience, with at least 3 years full time equivalent in an acute mental health setting.

Clinical Psychologist

• Four year degree in psychology, being a three year degree with a fourth year honours in psychology; or a qualification deemed equivalent by the employer.
• Hold general registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Five years full time equivalent post registration clinical experience, with at least 3 years full time equivalent in an acute mental health setting.

Service and Team

Statewide Community and Court Liaison Service (SCCLS) delivered by Justice Health NSW offers mental health support in Local Courts across NSW. This service conducts thorough evaluations and, when suitable, offers suggestions to magistrates for diverting individuals away from custody and into suitable treatment options. The SCCLS is expanding to include 58 local courts in rural, regional and metro locations.

For more information, please see: Justice Health NSW locations

Salary and Benefits

Your annual salary plus superannuation is just the beginning. You will also have access to a number of benefits:

• Additional allowances and salary packaging options.
• Fitness Passport (if eligible).
• Genuine career progression and skill-set development.
• Support from an enthusiastic and invested team of managers and colleagues.

Diversity and Inclusivity

We are an equal-opportunity employer. We employ all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, and people with disability. This is a Targeted Aboriginal Position. Preference will be given to applicants of Aboriginal descent.

Ready to apply?

The first step is to submit your resume and answers to the targeted questions:

• Five years clinical experience, including three years in an acute mental health setting with post graduate qualifications in mental health.
• Proven advanced mental health assessment, risk assessment and diagnostic interview skills and working knowledge of NSW Mental Health Legislation.
• Proven clinical leadership skills including negotiation, problem solving, and strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

Need more information?

• Click here for the Position Description
• Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries contact Dale Owens at Dale.Owens@health.nsw.gov.au

Applications Close: Tuesday 23 September 2025 at 11:59pm AEST

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