Hunter New England Local Health District
Reference number REQ654912 Occupation Mental Health Clinician Work type Full-Time Location Port Macquarie & Mid-North Coast Salary Information $74317.94 - $120680 Closing date 05 May 2026 at 11:59pm
Be part of a connected mental health service delivering seamless, person-centred care from community to inpatient and beyond.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 1/2, Social Worker Level 1/2, Registered Nurse, Psychologist
Remuneration: $74,317.94 - $117,755 per annum + super + salary packaging
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Taree Community Health Service
Requisition ID: REQ654912
Applications Close: Tuesday, 5th May 2026
Where you'll be working:
Hunter Valley Lower Mid North Coast Mental Health Service is a key part of the district’s Mental Health Network, delivering high-quality care to people experiencing severe and complex mental health challenges. The service supports people living with mood disorders, psychosis, eating disorders, personality disorders and the effects of significant life events, always through a recovery-oriented and person-centred approach.
Our integrated model includes community-based mental health teams, a 24-bed acute psychiatric unit at Maitland Hospital and a 20-bed acute psychiatric unit at Manning Base Hospital. This allows people to receive seamless care from home-based treatment through to inpatient support and post-discharge follow-up. We work across Maitland, Dungog, Cessnock, Singleton, Muswellbrook, Upper Hunter, Taree, Forster, Gloucester, Bulahdelah and surrounding Lower Mid North Coast communities.
About the role:
You will bring sound experience in mental health practice, with an understanding of intake and early intervention, shared care models, and consumer- and family/carer-focused approaches. You will apply trauma-informed care principles in your work, build and maintain positive therapeutic and professional relationships, and communicate effectively within a multidisciplinary environment to achieve the best possible outcomes for consumers and their families/carers.
The Hunter Valley Lower Mid North Coast Mental Health service offers ongoing Inservice, supervision and in person and eLearning training opportunities to grow your knowledge of healthcare. You will be supported by Senior Clinician, Clinical Coordinators, Team manager and Service Manager.
About you:
You will be a motivated and enthusiastic mental health professional who contributes strong clinical knowledge as part of a multidisciplinary team. You will be directly supported by senior leaders, including the HVLMNC MHS Service Manager, and work closely with the broader HVLMNC Mental Health team to deliver high-quality, contemporary care.
Requirements:
* Must hold a qualification in one of the following: Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Nursing, Social Work, which provides eligibility or membership of the relevant professional association / provisional or general registration through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
* Eligibility to drive in NSW and interstate and the willingness to travel in the course of employment.
What we can offer you:
At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:
* Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
* Proximity to shopping and other services
* Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
* 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
* Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
* Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
* Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Additional information:
* This position is full time; however, part time/job share arrangements may also be considered.
* An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
* To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
* We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
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Information for Applicants:
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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact for confidential support.
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