Employment Type: Temporary Full Time, 38 hours per week until June 2026
Location: Macarthur Mental Health Centre, Campbelltown
Position Classification: Clinical Psychologist, Nurse Unit Manager Level 2, Occupational Therapist Level 5, Social Worker Level 5
Remuneration: Based on Classification
Clinical Psychologist: $2, $2,551.92 per week
Nurse Unit Manager Level 2: $2,627.59 per week
Occupational Therapist Level 5: $2, $2,564.94 per week
Social Worker Level 5: $2, $2,564.94 per week
Requisition ID: REQ616400
Application Close Date: 09/11/2025
Interview Date Range: 12/11/2025 – 19/11/2025
Contact Details: David Wilson – |
About the Opportunity
South Western Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD) is seeking an experienced and passionate mental health professional to lead the Macarthur and Wollondilly Infant, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (ICAMHS) and Safeguards Team.
This is an exciting opportunity to step into a leadership role within a well-established, multidisciplinary service that provides specialist mental health care to children and adolescents (up to 17 years) across the extended Campbelltown and Wollondilly region. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping service delivery, strengthening partnerships, and supporting staff development in a dynamic and rewarding environment.
As Team Leader, you will:
* Provide clinical and operational leadership to a dedicated team of mental health professionals.
* Foster strong partnerships with key stakeholders, including inpatient services such as the Adolescent mental health unit, other MHS teams, and community organisations.
* Support the professional growth and development of staff through supervision, mentoring, and strategic workforce planning.
* Contribute to service innovation and continuous improvement in collaboration with the Macarthur/Wingecarribee Community Mental Health Managers.
This role offers a unique opportunity to lead a service that is deeply committed to early intervention, culturally responsive care, and collaborative practice. If you're ready to make a lasting impact in child and adolescent mental health, we invite you to apply.
What You'll be Doing
The Team Leader is responsible for the leadership, guidance and line management of the Macarthur and Wollondilly Infant, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (ICAMHS) and Safeguards Team in collaboration with their manager.
They provide supervision, support and clinical expertise within Mental Health services for the delivery of safe, timely, compassionate and high quality, recovery focused and person-centered care. They are involved in planning, implementing, evaluating and reporting on services. They identify opportunities for improvement in clinical practice, as well as service delivery and develop and lead ongoing quality improvement activities with other staff and teams within the district.
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 either: Occupational Therapist currently registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA); Qualified Social Worker which provides eligibility for registration with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW); Full Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) with full endorsement in the area of Clinical Psychology or eligibility to progress to 'Clinical Psychology Endorsement' with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and Completion of an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council accredited postgraduate Clinical Psychology qualification of no less than two years full time duration or recognised equivalent; Registered Nurse, currently registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
2. Describe a time when you led a multidisciplinary mental health team through a complex clinical situation. How did you ensure evidence-based, recovery-oriented, and culturally appropriate care was delivered, and what strategies did you use to monitor performance and outcomes across the team?
3. Explain how you have contributed to clinical governance and quality improvement within a mental health service. How did you engage with internal and external stakeholders to strengthen service delivery, and what outcomes were achieved through these partnerships?
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
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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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