Overview
Requisition ID: REQ
Employment Type: Permanent or Temporary Full Time or Part Time up to 38 hours per week
Remuneration: Dependent on Qualification
Occupational Therapist: $38.51 - $54.94 per hour + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Psychologist: $40.57 - $59.38 per hour + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Registered Nurse: $37.48 - $52.62 + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Social Worker: $38.51 - $54.94 per hour + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Location: Liverpool Hospital Mental Health Service
Applications close: 01/02/2026
Contact: Vijayant Ghangas on |
Role and responsibilities
Our Community Mental Health (CMH) Team is dedicated to creating a supportive environment where staff are empowered to thrive. In this fast-paced and rewarding role, you'll provide mental health triage, assessment, and short-term interventions through both phone and face-to-face support. You'll be part of a dynamic and passionate team of mental health professionals who are focused on collaboration, compassion, and clinical excellence. You will be primarily based at Liverpool, with future opportunities at other local sites as listed.
You will be a pool clinician, filling vacancies within the listed team and may transfer to other positions as opportunities arise, sharing your expertise and making a meaningful impact wherever you go.
We offer a 7-day rotating roster with no night shifts, supporting a healthy work–life balance while delivering high-quality care. You will be supported in your professional growth, wellbeing, and development.
Are you the right fit?
If you value collaboration, adaptability, and excellence in mental health care, this role is for you. You should have a strong commitment to recovery‑oriented practice and consumer‑centered care, with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team. Demonstrated skills in assessment, treatment planning, and coordination are essential, along with a willingness to contribute to quality improvement initiatives and clinical supervision. If you're ready to share your skills across multiple teams and embrace opportunities for growth, we'd love to hear from you.
Selection Criteria
To help us assess your suitability for the role, please respond 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 and experience in providing assessment and treatment for consumers of the mental health service.
* Using an example, describe a time you worked 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 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.
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
* 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 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: May be considered if no suitable citizen or permanent resident is found.
* Vaccination Requirements: All staff must meet NSW Health's vaccination and screening requirements before starting.
* Child Safe Employment: 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. 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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