Police, Ambulance and Clinical Early Response Clinician

Police, Ambulance and Clinical Early Response (PACER) Clinician - St George Mental Health Service

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (through to May 2026)

Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2, Occupational Therapist Level 4, Senior Psychologist, Social Worker Level 4

Remuneration: $ $69.87 per hour, plus superannuation

Hours Per Week: 16

Requisition ID: REQ620217

Location: Kogarah, Sydney

Applications close date: 23 November 2025

Come Work With Us

Experienced in the provision of mental health to consumers in times of crisis? Come and join our award winning innovative PACER team working alongside Police and Ambulance staff caring for mental health consumers in the community setting. A fantastic temporary opportunity for flexible part-time hours.

The PACER Clinician is based within St George Community Mental Health Service (STG MHS) and will provide a highly mobile, recovery orientated clinical advice, consultancy and support to NSW Police (St George Local Area Command) managing mental health related cases in the community.

The PACER Clinician is a response requested by an operational police unit and provides mental health intervention and undertakes triage, primary client assessment and management of complex mental health emergencies and crises at an advanced level.

The position requires extensive knowledge of mental health disorders and demonstrated clinical practices to provide support, treatment, coordination and education to emergency services who work with consumers with complex mental and physical health needs. The successful applicant will be required to work a rotating roster of mornings, evenings and weekends.

For more information we encourage you to contact Martha Kypreos on

Interviews are expected to be held between 1 December 2025 and 5 December 2025

Learn more about us here: South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

If you are an overseas qualified Social Worker, you are required to have your qualifications assessed by the AASW to meet the position criteria.

Where you'll be working

Kirk Place, Community Mental Health, St George Mental Health Service, Kogarah

Additional Information and Benefits

• An eligibility list may be created for future Temporary Full Time positions
• Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
• Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
• Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
• Discounted Private Health Insurance.

Selection Criteria:

• Social Worker or Occupational Therapist qualifications in accordance with Schedule C of the NSW Health Service Health Professionals (State) Award Current full registration with AHPRA and/or eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers, or other qualification deemed equivalent by the employer; Registered Nurse with a minimum 5 years full time equivalent post qualification experience with at least 3 years full time equivalent experience in Mental Health with postgraduate nursing qualifications relevant to the field in which they are appointed, or such other qualifications or experience deemed appropriate by the public hospital or public health organisation.; Snr Psych with recognised 4 year degree in Psychology, along with full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) and min 8 years' experience post full registration.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with Police, Ambulance, Emergency Department staff, GP's, Psychiatrists, private allied health providers and Government and Non-Government providers as part of maintaining patient wellbeing and mental state
• Demonstrated ability to comply with protocols in relation to staff safety in all service provision settings, maintaining patient case records, and following clear lines in relation to clinical accountability
• Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge in mental health and drug and alcohol issues
• Current registration as an Accredited Person under the NSW Mental Health Act 2007 or willingness to work towards achieving this
• Demonstrated experience in assessment, care planning and coordination with mental health consumers in a community setting within a strengths and recovery oriented framework
• Current NSW unrestricted drivers licence
• Willingness to undertake alcohol and drug training and apply to a range of work practices

Need more information?

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Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.

We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristic including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.

Reasonable Adjustments

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment- and let us know.

Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.

Information for applicants:

• An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies
• Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
• Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description
• Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer
• We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support (SESLHD-) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website

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