Clinical Lead

• Lead a pioneering mental health initiative for children and youth
• Shape trauma-informed care in a dynamic community-based setting
• Join a team committed to innovation, growth, and excellence

Drive impactful mental health care for children and youth in a leadership role that blends clinical expertise with strategic service development.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

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

Remuneration: Dependent on Qualifications

Hours Per Week: 38

Location: Mount Druitt

Where you'll be working

Mount Druitt Hospital has proudly served the local community for over 50 years, evolving with the needs of its people and the advancements in healthcare. Located in Western Sydney, the hospital is a hub for compassionate care and progressive services.

• Conveniently located just a 10-minute walk from Westfield Mt Druitt
• Accessible via Mt Druitt train station and all-day street parking
• Onsite parking available for a small fee
• Committed to future growth and service expansion
• A supportive, community-focused culture

What you'll be doing

As the Clinical Lead of the WSLHD Safeguards Team, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering early intervention mental health services for children and adolescents aged 0–17. This is a unique opportunity to lead a multidisciplinary team in providing rapid, mobile, and flexible care across diverse community settings.

• Provide expert operational leadership and clinical supervision to the Safeguards Team
• Deliver trauma-informed, recovery-focused care through various modalities including face-to-face, telehealth, and phone
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure integrated service delivery
• Maintain a clinical load or offer specialist consultancy in your area of expertise
• Drive quality improvement, strategic planning, and service evaluation initiatives
• Supported by additional Ministry of Health training opportunities including family systems, single session therapy, and ASD. Supervision is offered both in a team and individual format by experienced Child and Adolescent professionals.

Ready to make a difference?

Join NSW Health and be part of a team that values innovation, compassion, and excellence. Apply now to help shape the future of mental health care for young people in Western Sydney.

How to Apply

Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.

Essential Requirements:

• Qualification: Tertiary qualification in a clinical health field of Psychology, Social Work, Nursing, and Occupational Therapy with a minimum experience at Level 4 for Health Professionals.
• Registration: Registration in line with Award requirements: Full registration with AHPRA as an Occupational Therapist, Registered Nurse or Clinical Psychologist or eligibility to be a member of the AASW as a Social Worker. (Registered Nurse requires at least 5 years full time equivalent post registration experience and approved post registration nursing qualifications relevant to the position.

Selection Criteria:

• Tertiary qualifications and relevant professional registration/membership with requisite experience and demonstrated ability to satisfy the award requirements for either: Clinical Nurse Consultant Level 2, Clinical Psychologist: Senior Psychologist; Occupational Therapist Level 4 or Social Worker Level 4.
• Extensive experience as a clinician in providing assessment and evidence-based therapeutic interventions to children and young people experiencing mental health problems, including acute care.
• Demonstrated capacity in leading a multidisciplinary team to accomplish service goals and improved consumer care and outcomes.
• Demonstrated skills in partnership development and negotiation with a wide range of service providers and well-developed understanding of the interface between services.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills and competence in the use of information technology systems.
• Ability to initiate, lead, complete and share quality improvement initiatives and service evaluation processes with other staff.
• Current unrestricted NSW drivers' licence and the willingness to drive for work purposes.

Requisition ID: REQ613307

Applications Close: 13th November 2025

Need more information ?

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• Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.
• Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
• For inquiries about the role, contact Gena Hughes on or

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit .

Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

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