Community Mental Health Professional

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time, 24 hours per week

Location: SWSLHD District Wide Service

Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 1-2, Social Work Level 1-2, Registered Nurse, Psychologist

Remuneration: Dependant on Classification

Occupational Therapist Level 1-2: $37.03 – $52.83 per hour

Social Work Level 1-2: $37.03 – $52.83 per hour

Registered Nurse: $ $51.08 per hour

Psychologist: $ $57.10 per hour

Requisition ID: REQ606881

Application Close Date: 28/09/2025

Interview Date Range: 01/10/2025 – 08/10/2025

Contact Details: Nicholas Piperides – |

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

About the Opportunity 

Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact in suicide prevention? Join our dynamic Towards Zero Suicides Service, a district-wide initiative committed to reducing suicide rates through compassionate, evidence-based care.

This role offers a unique opportunity to work across weekend and evening shifts (typically 11:30am – 8:00pm, Friday to Monday) with penalty rates applicable. You'll be part of a multidisciplinary team delivering trauma-informed, recovery-oriented, and strengths-based support to individuals and communities.

What We Can Offer You:

• An opportunity to work in a supportive and collaborative environment where initiative and hard work are recognised
• Further education and development to support your growth as a peer worker through our Foundations of Community Mental Health program
• Benefits such as salary packaging, novated leasing and Fitness Passport

For more information on this state wide initiative, click here:

What You'll be Doing

The Mental Health Professional is responsible for providing evidence-based, strengths focused, recovery orientated assessment and treatment within a multi-disciplinary team and coordinating consumers' recovery plans. The role is also responsible for non-clinical tasks including participation in quality improvement activities, clinical supervision and participation in administrative responsibilities as required.

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.

1. Relevant qualifications as a Registered Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Psychologist currently registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), or qualified Social Worker eligible for registration with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW), or CSU Graduates: Bachelor of Health Science (Mental Health).
2. Please provide a detailed description of your interest and motivation in applying for this role highlighting your relevant skills & experience in providing assessment and treatment for consumers of the mental health service.
3. Using an example, describe a time where you have had to work as part of a team to solve a problem. Outline the communication skills used and how you ensured the problem would not occur again.
4. 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 

South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.

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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