Overview
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.
$112,396.00 - $129,314.15 per annum + 12% super & salary packaging
Temporary Full Time
until 31 May 2026 | Illawarra Community Mental Health Service | REQ | Grade: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 1, Occupational Therapist Level 3, Social Worker Level 3 | Applications close: 15 October 2025
Join us in shaping healthier futures. Together we can do more.
Responsibilities
The Mental Health Ambulance and Police Project (MHAPP) clinician will provide a highly mobile, recovery-oriented clinical assessment, consultancy and support to NSW Ambulance and Police managing mental health-related cases in the community.
Provide clinical leadership in the trialing of virtual assessment of consumers in the community who are geographically isolated.
Work with NSW Ambulance and Police to provide mental health triage, primary client assessment and management of complex mental health emergencies and crises at an advanced level.
Possess extensive knowledge of mental health disorders and demonstrated clinical practices to support, treat, coordinate and educate emergency services working with consumers with complex mental and physical health needs.
The position may be based in locations including, but not limited to, Nowra and Oak Flats.
Position is a clinical expert role that promotes excellence in research-based clinical practice, education, research and professional leadership and models the CORE values (Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment).
Position information
For more information and to view the position description, please see the Position Description here.
About ISLHD
From Helensburgh in the north to North Durras in the south, ISLHD covers 5,687 square kilometres. The region includes beaches, forests and festivals. ISLHD operates seven hospital sites, employs over 8,500 staff and provides community health services across 58 locations. Sydney and Canberra are nearby.
Benefits
Allocated Days Off (ADO) — one paid day off per month for eligible full-time employees
Salary packaging — less tax and more take-home pay
Novated leasing — lease a car with pre-taxed salary for eligible employees
Fitness Passport — discounted gym membership for you and your family
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) — free confidential support for staff and families
Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities
Qualifications and requirements
Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role
Working With Children Check (WWCC)
Relevant qualifications as a Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration and a minimum of five years post-registration experience with an approved post-registration nursing/midwifery qualification relevant to Acute Community Mental Health, or equivalent qualifications/experience for Occupational Therapist (AHPRA) or Social Worker eligible for AASW registration
Valid NSW Driver's Licence
This is a temporary leave relief position until 31 May 2026 with the possibility of extension.
ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. ISLHD also maintains a child-protected environment aligned with NSW Health's Child Safe Standards. All staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people.
How to apply
Apply by reading the Position Description and submitting a resume and responses to the selection criteria via the online portal. Essential requirements include:
Vaccination requirements for Category A role
WWCC
Qualified and registered as above (Nurse, Occupational Therapist, or Social Worker) with relevant experience
NSW Driver's Licence
Need more information or help applying?
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