Position Details
* Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
* Location: Bega
* Position Classification: Mental Health Professionals
* Remuneration:
o Counsellor: $76,364.00 - $108,943.00 per annum
o Occupational Therapist: $76,364.00 - $108,943.00 per annum
o Psychologist: $80,452.00 - $117,755.00 per annum
o Registered Nurse: $74,317.00 - $104,336.00 per annum
o Social Worker: $76,364.00 - $108,943.00 per annum
* Hours Per Week: 38
* Requisition ID: REQ668694
* Applications Close: 13 June 2026
About the Service
Aboriginal Health Worker – Champion Culturally Safe Care in Our Community
At Southern our Aboriginal Health Workers play a vital role in bridging cultural connections, advocating for patients, and delivering culturally safe health services across our rural community. Join us to help improve health outcomes and strengthen community wellbeing.
What You'll Be Doing
The Aboriginal Mental Health Clinician provides recovery focused, person centred and culturally competent services including assessment, care coordination, intervention, liaison, advocacy and review as part of the multidisciplinary team for both Aboriginal and non‐Aboriginal people who are referred to the service with a mental illness, distress and/or risk issues.
Selection Criteria
* Must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent and have demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures with established links with the local Aboriginal community.
* Tertiary qualification Bachelor Health Science (Mental Health), or qualifications and current registration with AHPRA for Registered Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, or eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers for Social Workers.
* Demonstrated ability to provide high quality, safe and connected care to consumers and their families and carers in a person‐centred and holistic manner that promotes self‐determination and within the principles of mental health rehabilitation, recovery framework and a strengths‐based approach.
* High level communication skills with the ability to engage and collaborate with consumers, their families and carers and other stakeholders.
* High level computer skills including accuracy and demonstrated knowledge of Electronic Medical Record Programs, Microsoft Office Programs including Skype for business.
* Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the Mental Health & Alcohol and Other Drugs strategic directions in service provision, including those related to Aboriginal People and their communities.
* Knowledge and understanding of the legislation and policies relating to Mental Health care provision, including the Mental Health Act 2007.
* Current unrestricted driver's licence and willingness to drive/travel as the role requires, which may involve long distances and overnight stays.
Diversity and Inclusion
Southern NSW Local Health District is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ people, and others who bring diverse experiences and perspectives to our workforce.
We are committed to fostering a child‐safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people. All staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare and well‐being of children and young people.
NSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of New South Wales. It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders past and present, and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today.
We look forward to learning more about you and what you can bring to our team.
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