Aboriginal Mental Health Clinician

Overview

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

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Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Goulburn
Position Classification: Mental Health Professionals

What You'll Be Doing

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

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 criterion.

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 and holistic manner that promotes self-determination and in the context of mental health rehabilitation, recovery framework and a strengths based approach.
• High level communication skills with the ability to engage and collaborate with consumers, their families and carers and other stakeholders.
• High level computer skills including accuracy and knowledge of Electronic Medical Record Programs, Microsoft Office Programs including Skype for business.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Mental Health & Alcohol and Other Drugs strategic directions in service provision, including those related to Aboriginal People and their communities.
• Knowledge of the legislation and policies relating to Mental Health care provision, including the Mental Health Act 2007.
• Current unrestricted drivers licence and the ability to drive/travel as the role requires, including long distances and overnight stays.

Remuneration and Benefits

• 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
• Rural Incentive: Up to $5,000 (as part of NSW Health Rural Incentive scheme)

Location and How to Apply

Location: Goulburn, New South Wales. Applications close 14 September 2025. Interview details: Scheduled within 10 days of closing. The role is with Southern NSW Local Health District.

What We Offer

• Flexible work arrangements
• Salary Packaging – living expenses up to $9k, meal & entertainment up to $2.6k, plus 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. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ people, and others who bring diverse experiences and perspectives to our workforce.

Australian Work Rights: You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident or able to live and work legally in Australia. For more information, visit the Australian immigration site.

Need more information?

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Contact: Robert Adams at 0407 410 804 or 02 4825 4777, or email Robert.Adams@health.nsw.gov.au. Applicants can request reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process.

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