Overview
Requisition ID: REQ636891
Employment Type: Temporary Full time or Part Time minimum 24 hours per week (3 days)
Remuneration: Dependent on Qualification
Occupational Therapist Level 3 : $58.95 - $60.86 per hour
Social Worker Level 3 : $58.95 - $60.86 per hour
In addition to base salary, all roles attract 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Location: SWSLHD District Wide Services
Applications close: 08/02/2026
Contact: Dominica Lovisa - 0467 706 562 | Dominica.Lovisa@health.nsw.gov.au
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.
Achieve Something Great
In this senior clinician role, you will contribute to meaningful and lasting change for consumers with severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI) and complex mental health needs. As part of the SWSLHD PCLI/IDMH and NDIS team, you will play a vital role in driving culture change across the district to enhance service delivery, improve outcomes, and support safe transitions into the community. Working closely with inpatient units, community mental health teams, and the broader state-wide PCLI network, you will provide leadership, clinical expertise, and system‐level advocacy that strengthens recovery pathways for some of the most vulnerable consumers. Based at the Mental Health service at Liverpool Hospital, this district-wide service offers the unique opportunity to influence practice across multiple sites while contributing to innovative models of care.
Are You the Right Fit?
This role is well suited to a clinician who brings resilience, passion, and strong problem‐solving skills to complex mental health environments. Ideal candidates are those who remain enthusiastic in challenging settings, recognise and celebrate progress—however small—and maintain a recovery-focused perspective when working with consumers with high levels of clinical risk and complexity. The senior clinician will provide leadership, mentorship, and supervision within a multidisciplinary team while managing a tailored PCLI caseload appropriate to service needs. Success in the role requires a commitment to evidence‐based practice, collaborative care, and system advocacy to support safe transitions and prevent avoidable admissions. Clinicians driven by meaningful outcomes and motivated to make a genuine difference will find this opportunity highly rewarding.
Selection Criteria
To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.
* Relevant qualifications as an Occupational Therapist 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) with recent extensive experience working in mental health.
* Demonstrated extensive experience in mental health rehabilitation providing advanced evidence based, strengths focused, recovery orientated assessment and treatment for consumers with severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI) and complex needs.
* Demonstrated skills in leadership and clinical supervision, within a multi-disciplinary treatment setting.
* Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills (including excellent negotiation and advocacy skills), problem solving skills and personal resilience when working with a range of stakeholders.
* Highly developed written and verbal communication skills and competence in the use of information technology systems.
* Demonstrated experience in the planning, implementation and evaluation of local service delivery using the quality improvement process.
* Ability to work independently and in consultation with the multidisciplinary team.
* 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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Position Information
* Applicants will be assessed against the criteria in the Position Description.
How to Apply
* Read our application guide and tips for improving your application.
Diversity, Culture & Inclusion
* We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact SWSLHDJobs@health.nsw.gov.au
* We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.
Aboriginal Workforce
* For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to our Aboriginal Workforce Team, please contact SWSLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.
More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?
* Financial Perks
o 12% superannuation
o Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary
o Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
o One extra day off each month for full-time employees
* Work-Life Balance
o Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
o Paid maternity and parental leave
o Generous leave options like long service and carers leave
* Grow Your Career
o Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.
* Health & Wellbeing
o Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
o Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
o Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance
Additional Information
* Temporary visa holders
o May be considered if no suitable citizen or permanent resident is found.
* Vaccination Requirements
o All staff must meet NSW Health's vaccination and screening requirements before starting.
* Child Safe Employment
o South Western Sydney Local Health District 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 well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
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