Safeguards Senior Mental Health Clinician – Child and Adolescent

19 hours ago

Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia Far West Local Health District Full time $80,000 - $140,000 per year

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (until 30th June 2027)

Position Classification: Occupational Therapist, Social Worker, Graduate of the Djirruwang Bach of Health Science program, Senior Psychologist, Psychologist, Clinical Nurse Consultant 1

Remuneration: $77,358 - $129, Superannuation (dependent on qualifications and experience)

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ614842

Location: Broken Hill

  • Opportunity to work on the frontline to join a truly supportive team that is empowered to provide the ultimate patient experience
  • Grow your career with us with ongoing learning and development
  • Get exposure to work across different areas you would not get in the big smoke

We really aren't that far away - only 3 hours' drive from Mildura, 5 hours from Adelaide or a short flight from anywhere in Australia with everything you need right at your front door

Broken Hill truly is a town like no other with a supportive community that will welcome you with open arms. We can't wait to see you Take a quick look at "Living and Working" in the Far West.

About the Opportunity

  • Apply in-depth levels of clinical expertise and extensive specialised knowledge to plan, coordinate, and implement evidence based, trauma informed and developmentally appropriate assessment and treatment to children and adolescents (0 to 17 years) in acute mental health distress.
  • The Safeguards Team is a new dedicated CAMHS resource designed to provide rapid response to resolve mental health crisis across community and inpatient settings.
  • The position sits within the Safeguards CAMHS Response Team ('Safeguards Team') and reports to the FWLHD – Safeguards Team Clinical Leader with professional responsibility to the FWLHD – CAMHS District Manager.

What is on offer

  • 5 weeks annual leave
  • Salary packaging (pay less tax), enjoy up to $9k for living expenses, $2.6k for meals and entertainment
  • Novated Leasing
  • Paid Allocated Day Off (ADO) Every Month
  • Fitness Passport and EAP to maintain your health and wellbeing
  • Isolation and Climate Allowance
  • Professional development with support through advanced education & training to help you develop your career
  • A comfortable country lifestyle that supports balance & wellbeing

About the Far West LHD

The Far West Local Health District is one of 15 LHDs under NSW Health, providing high quality public health services to the communities in far west NSW. Our vision is to provide excellence in rural and remote health and we truly empower our staff to deliver the best health outcomes for our community

Key to our success of course, is our people. Our workforce is inclusive and diverse. We employ well over 800 clinicians and support staff across our 9 health facilities in Broken Hill, Balranald, Dareton, Ivanhoe, Menindee, Tibooburra, Wentworth, White Cliffs and Wilcannia.

In the Far West LHD, we are working together to make a real difference to the health outcomes for our communities. We encourage you to consider joining our friendly team for a meaningful and rewarding career in rural and remote healthcare.

About Broken Hill

A true "Oasis in the Outback", Broken Hill is a thriving regional town in far west NSW full of diversity, history and character. Being Australia's first city to be Nationally Heritage Listed, Broken Hill is a culturally rich town with a vibrant art scene with over 20 galleries The unique attractions, festivals and beautiful natural landscapes see tourists flock from all over, but the ones who stay quickly fall in love with the place and its liveability.

With a population just shy of 20,000, Broken Hill is small enough to allow for a relaxed country lifestyle, while big enough to provide all the desired facilities of a regional hub including major supermarkets and retail stores, excellent schools (7 primary & 2 high), multiple gyms & aquatic centre, well-known fast-food franchises and a plethora of trendy restaurants, pubs and cafés.

How to apply

To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria in the application as thoroughly as possible:

  • Applicants must meet 1 of the below criteria: a) Occupational Therapy Level 3: AHPRA reg as an Occupational Therapist & have min 3 yrs clinical experience in CAMHS. b) Social Worker Level 3: A Bach of Social Work with eligibility for membership to AASW & have min 3 yrs clinical experience in CAMHS. c) Grad of the Djirruwang Bach of Health Science program & have min 3 yrs clinical experience in CAMHS. d) Psychologist Yr 4 or above: AHPRA reg, full reg with Psychology Board of Aust & have min 4 yrs clinical experience. e) Senior Psychologist: AHPRA reg, full reg with the Psychology Board of Aust & have min 1 yr at the 9th yr of service & thereafter point on the salary scale for Psychologist. f) Clinical Nurse Consultant 1: AHPRA reg as a RN with min 5 yrs FTE post reg clinical experience & post graduate qual's relevant to area of specialty.
  • Extensive effective experience in assessment, intervention and care coordination, in CAMHS.
  • Demonstrated ability to independently problem solve, apply professional and ethical boundaries when working with complex situations as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  • Extensive contemporary experience and knowledge of psychological practice, as well as demonstrated understanding of the principles of trauma informed care and its application when working with children/adolescents and families/carers.
  • Highly developed written and verbal communication skills and competence in the use of information technology systems.
  • Available to work extended hours and across FWLHD sites on request.
  • Current unrestricted Australian drivers licence (P2 licence acceptable) subject to obtaining NSW drivers licence within 3 months of appointment.

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Applications Close: 17th November 2025

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Empower, listen and act together

Together, we can make a positive difference in the lives of all children, young people and families within our community to keep them safe from harm and to empower children's voices.

At Far West Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don't just accept differences, but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.

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