Aboriginal Health Clinician

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Counsellor Level 1/ 2, Occupational Therapist Level 1/ 2, Psychologist, Registered Nurse, Registered Midwife, Social Worker Level 1/ 2, Welfare Officer Level 1/ 2, Dietitian Level 1/ 2, Exercise Physiologist Level 1/ 2, Physiotherapist Level 1/ 2,

Remuneration: $72, $113,226.00 pa (+ superannuation + salary packaging options) Location: Bathurst, NSW – Find out more

Hours Per Week: 38

Applications Close: 12 October 2025 – 11:59pm

Aboriginal Health Clinician- Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS)

Mental Health, Drug & Alcohol - Bathurst

About the role

This position provides an exciting opportunity for an Aboriginal Health Clinician interested in working in a community mental health team, in particular those interested in working with young people and their families.

The Bathurst CAMHS team includes clinicians from nursing, social work, psychology, and psychiatry backgrounds, with support from dietetics and other allied health disciplines.

The team prides itself on working collaboratively and together we maintain an excellent workplace culture of support and flexibility, while ensuring a high level of clinical care is provided.

The team meet every morning to review new referrals and plan the day. Clinicians will then see young people and their families, conducting mental health assessments, providing therapy and care planning for improved mental wellbeing.

The successful applicant will work closely with the team leader, the clinical leader, and the wider team, as well as the Aboriginal MHDA Workforce. They will be also linked in with a clinical supervisor and professional mentor.

The successful applicant will engage in robust clinical and operational orientation to the role, including the development and implementation of an individualised professional development pathway to develop. This plan will include the core skills required to undertake the role, and the persons own developmental interests in the area of CAMHS.

The working hours are 8:30-5:00pm M-F with the option of 9 day fortnight when using a flexible roster.

To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description

Early in your career? Get AHEAD

Kick-start your career with Western NSW LHD's Allied Health Early Accelerated Development (AHEAD) Program. This unique program provides early-career allied health professionals with:

• Support as you commence your role and throughout your first two years in the district
• Connection with a peer network of allied health professionals
• Professional education and interdisciplinary workshops building professional capability in a range of areas, including leadership and quality improvement
• Career development opportunities both within and beyond the program

The AHEAD program is open to early-career allied health professionals in Western NSW LHD. Find out more here: AHEAD program information

Hear from our early-career professionals: WNSWLHD Allied Health Rural Graduate program

To apply for this role:

• Click 'Apply'
• Create a profile in the Recruitment & Onboarding (ROB) System or sign in using your existing login
• Upload your current resume
• Answer the selection criteria

Role-related enquiries: Please contact Anita Willey on or at for more information.

Additional information for applicants:

• This is an identified position in accordance with Section 14 (d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977– only suitably qualified Aboriginal people are eligible for this position and are encouraged to apply. For more information, visit Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
• This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future (ongoing or temporary).
• Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.
• To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards
• For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD