Senior Mental Health Professional

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time, 20 hours per week

Location: SWSLHD District Wide Service

Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2, Clinical Psychologist, Occupational Therapist Level 3, Senior Psychologist, Social Worker Level 3

Remuneration: Based on Classification

Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2: $ $58.98 per hour

Clinical Psychologist: $ $67.15 per hour

Occupational Therapist Level 3: $ $58.52 per hour

Senior Psychologist: $ $65.14 per hour

Social Worker Level 3: $ $58.52 per hour

Requisition ID: REQ600968

Application Close Date: 14/09/2025

Interview Date Range: 17/09/2025 – 24/09/2025

Contact Details: Sarah Blume– |

Please note: A current influenza (flu) vaccination is a mandatory requirement for appointment to this position

About the Opportunity

The Perinatal and Infant Mental Health Service (PIMHS) is a dedicated, multidisciplinary team providing specialist mental health support to women experiencing moderate to severe mental health concerns during pregnancy and the first year of their baby's life.

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Senior Mental Health Professional to join our team and contribute to the delivery of high-quality, recovery-oriented care. This role involves working collaboratively with consumers, families, and service providers to support mental health and wellbeing during the perinatal period.

As a senior member of the team, you will also play a key role in service development, quality improvement initiatives, and multidisciplinary collaboration across the district and broader community sector.

If you are committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of women and infants, and thrive in a supportive, team-based environment, we encourage you to apply.

What You'll be Doing

As a senior clinician provide leadership, mentorship and supervision, to ensure the delivery of evidence-based, strengths focused, recovery orientated assessment and treatment within a multi-disciplinary team. Carry a clinical caseload, appropriate to the needs of the service.

Where You'll Be Working

SWSLHD Community Mental Health Services provide comprehensive, community-based mental health care across South Western Sydney.

These services cater to different age groups, including children, adolescents, adults, and older persons, ensuring specialised care throughout various life stages. The multidisciplinary teams offer a range of supports, including mental health assessments, crisis intervention, care coordination, and therapy. They work closely with inpatient services, GPs, and other community organisations to provide holistic care.

The focus on community health and wellbeing makes SWSLHD Community Mental Health Services an ideal place to work, providing opportunities for professional growth and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the community.

How to Apply

To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.

• Relevant qualification/ registration in one of the disciplines, as noted in the essential criteria (please refer to the position description)
• Describe a time when you worked collaboratively with a consumer, their family, and other service providers to develop and implement a care plan. How did you ensure the consumer's goals, strengths, and aspirations were central to the process, and what strategies did you use to provide education and skills training to support recovery?
• Can you provide an example of how you've used your clinical expertise and understanding of the NSW Mental Health Act 2007 to advocate for a consumer within a multidisciplinary team setting? How did you ensure ethical practice, and what impact did your advocacy have on the consumer's care or outcomes?
• Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.

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Additional Information

Salary Packaging

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Health & Fitness

South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.

Transforming Your Experience

Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.

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

At South Western Sydney 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.

SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people's rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.

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