Youth Mental Health Clinician, Child, Adolescent

1 day ago


Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District Full time $298,240 per year

With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.

$ $57.10 per hour + 12% super & salary packaging | Temporary Part Time 14 hours per week until 1 March 2026 | Wollongong | REQ608473 | Grade: Registered Nurse, Social Worker Level 1/2, Occupational Therapist Level 1/2, Psychologist | Applications close: 14 October 2025

Join us in shaping healthier futures. Together we can do more.

The position has a clinical focus and delivers high-quality assessment, care planning and evidenced-based interventions to young people and their families to promote recovery. The Youth Mental Health Clinician will work within an early intervention model that promotes collaborative partnerships with other community partners and service providers.

For more information and to view the position classification, see the Position Descriptionhere.

A little about us.

From Helensburgh in the north to North Durras in the south, ISLHD covers an area of 5,687 square kms. That's 5,687 square kms of beautiful beaches, coastal cycling tracks, lush rainforests, incredible bushwalks and friendly people. The region is also host to many annual food, wine and arts festivals and events.

Located on Dharawal and Yuin Country, ISLHD operate seven hospital sites, employ over 8,500 staff and provide community health services across 58 locations. Commute times are short, childcare and schooling options are plentiful, and Sydney and Canberra are close by.

Benefits of working with ISLHD.

We understand that balancing career aspirations with the demand of the everyday, as well as maintaining a healthy work-life balance, can be a challenge. To help with this, we offer a range of benefits which include:

  • Allocated Days Off (ADO) - once a month take a paid day off (eligible full-time employees)

  • Salary packaging - less tax and more take-home pay

  • Novated leasing - lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees)

  • Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families

  • Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities

Apply now by reading the Position Description, then, using our online portal, submit a resume and answer the selection criteria within the application. In addition, please note you must have the following essential requirements:

  • Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role
  • Working With Children Check (WWCC)
  • Current AHPRA Registration or Social Work degree and eligibility for the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
  • Valid NSW Drivers Licence

This is a temporary leave relief position until 1 March 2026 with the possibility of extension.

ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

ISLHD is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health's commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Need more information or help applying?

  • Visit the ISLHD website for application tips, to learn more about ISLHD and other important application information.
  • Visit the Stepping Up website here. Stepping Up supports Aboriginal people to navigate the recruitment process and find a career or employment in NSW Health.
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