Requisition ID: REQ634815
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time / Part Time up to 38 hours per week
Remuneration: Dependent on Qualification
Occupational Therapist Level 1-2: $38.51 - $54.94 per hour
Social Work Level 1-2: $38.51 - $54.94 per hour
Registered Nurse: $37.48 - $52.62 per hour
Psychologist: $40.57 - $59.38 Per hour
In addition to base salary, all roles attract 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Location: Liverpool Hospital Mental Health service
Applications close: 08/02/2026
Contact: Jessica De Almeida - 0419 270 998 | jessica.dealmeida@health.nsw.gov.au
Our Community Mental Health (CMH) Team is dedicated to creating a supportive environment where staff are empowered to thrive. Achieve Something Great
Older People's Mental Health (OPMH) Community Teams Overview
The OPMH Community Teams are a vital part of mental health service delivery within SWSLHD. This role offers the opportunity to work meaningfully in the community, supporting older adults experiencing mental health concerns who may be living independently, with family, or within Residential Aged Care Facilities (RACF). As a Community Mental Health Professional within the Liverpool/Bankstown OPMH Service, you will deliver recovery‐oriented, person‐centred biopsychosocial assessment, care planning and interventions, ensuring care is responsive to the complex and evolving needs of older people. Your practice will reflect collaboration, dignity, and respect at all stages of service delivery. You will be supported to strengthen and refine your specialist skills through structured supervision, clinical support, and ongoing professional development, while working as part of a committed and experienced multidisciplinary team. This service also offers clear pathways to progress into senior clinical and leadership roles, underpinned by a strong supervisory framework that actively supports your professional development and long‐term career aspirations.
As a pool clinician, you'll begin by supporting one of our teams to fill a current vacancy. As new opportunities arise across our mental health services, you may be offered the chance to transition to other teams—providing you with valuable experience and exposure across the diverse services within SWSLHD Community Mental Health. Future roles may become available at Ingleburn, Bankstown, Campbelltown, Ambarvale, Liverpool, Fairfield, and Wollondilly.
Temporary visa holders are welcome to apply! We offer roles with contract periods aligned to your current visa length.
Are You the Right Fit?
We Are Seeking a Suitably Qualified And Experienced Mental Health Clinician With Demonstrated Experience Working With Older Adults In a Health Or Community Setting.
* Experience in comprehensive assessment, care planning and evidence‐based interventions
* A commitment to recovery‐oriented, person‐centred biopsychosocial practice within a community mental health setting.
* The ability to work collaboratively with consumers, carers, families, GPs, Residential Aged Care Facilities (RACF) and community service providers.
* Knowledge of psychiatric medications and the ability to work within relevant legal and ethical frameworks, including the NSW Mental Health Act 2007.
* A willingness to participate in supervision, performance development and ongoing professional learning in line with NSW Health requirements.
The role suits clinicians seeking stable weekday hours Monday to Friday, 8:30 am–5:00 pm (subject to operational needs) while making a difference in the lives of older people and their families within the community.
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 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).
* 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.
* 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.
* Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's licence (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class licence (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) licence within three months of appointment. Learner's licences are not permitted.
If you'd like more details, we're here to help. 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
* 12% superannuation
* Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary
* Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full‐time and part‐time staff)
* One extra day off each month for full‐time employees
Work-Life Balance
* Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
* Paid maternity and parental leave
* Generous leave options like long service and carers leave
Grow Your Career
* Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.
Health & Wellbeing
* Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
* Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
* 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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