Senior Mental Health Rehabilitation Clinician, Team 3 Community - Eastern Suburbs Mental Health Service
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2, Occupational Therapist Level 3, Psychologist and Social Worker Level 3
Remuneration: $80,452.00 - $120,680.00 per annum, plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ661462
Location: Maroubra, Sydney
Applications close: Sunday, 31 May 2026
Come Work With Us!
The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is 'exceptional care, healthier lives'. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.
Are you an experienced Mental Health Clinician and want to join a progressive Community Mental Health team helping people live their best lives? Or looking for a change? We would welcome your application! This is fantastic temporary opportunity to upskill and gain valuable experience in the community setting.
If you are an overseas qualified Social Worker, you are required to have your qualifications assessed by the AASW to meet the position criteria.
Where you'll be working
You will be based at Community Mental Health Team, ESMHS, located at the Maroubra Centre, Maroubra.
Learn more about us here: South Eastern Sydney Local Health District
Additional Information and Benefits
* An eligibility list may be created for future Permanent Full Time positions
* Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
* Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
* Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
* Discounted Private Health Insurance.
* Opportunity to apply for Continuing Education allowance based on tertiary qualifications attained where applicable.
Role Requirements
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the following criteria in your application:
* Tertiary qualifications in Social Work and eligible for membership with AASW. Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Therapy or Psychology (with a minimum four-year degree with a major in Psychology and registration with the Psychologists Board of Australia) and registered with AHPRA. For Clinical Nurse Specialist Gde 2: registered with AHPRA with relevant post-registration qualifications and at least 3 years' experience working in the clinical area of their specified post-graduate qualification.
* Extensive experience in mental health clinical and vocational rehabilitation with knowledge of best practice principles and models of practice; and ability to plan, implement and evaluate individual and group rehabilitation programs.
* Demonstrated commitment to consumer participation, and a strengths based and recovery focused approach in service provision.
* Excellent negotiation, decision making and advocacy skills including the ability to interact constructively and collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders, throughout all organisational levels.
* Ability to provide in-depth advice, education and supervision to staff to enhance service excellence.
* Ability to apply advanced reasoning skills and independent professional judgement when dealing with situations of a novel or complex nature.
* Ability to initiate, lead, complete and share quality improvement and service evaluation processes.
* Current class C NSW Drivers Licence.
How to Apply
Click APPLY to submit your application
Application close: Sunday, 31 May 2026.
For more information we encourage you to contact Josh Masterson on
Interviews are expected to be held between 8 June 2026 and 12 June 2026.
Once you apply, we'll keep you up to date on how your application is progressing. We encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
2) Find out more about applying for this position
Our values and commitment to diversity
Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.
We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristic including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.
Reasonable Adjustments
NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email and let us know.
Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required. Please visit the SESLHD Disability Recruitment page for more information
Information for applicants:
* An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies
* Employement of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing
* Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained withing the position description
* Recommended applicants will be reviewed or compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer.
* We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support () and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website