Requisition ID: REQ658801
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time, 38 hours per week until June 2028
Remuneration: Dependent on Qualification
* Psychologist : $1,541.85 - $2,256.76 per week
* Social Worker Level 3 : $2,240.23 - $2,312.82 per week
In addition to base salary, all roles attract 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Location: Bankstown Community Health Centre
Applications close: 10/05/2026
Contact: Rebecca Bedding - A/Health Services Manager- BANYAN on 0437 459 346 |
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.
Achieve Something Great
Join a Groundbreaking first of its kind Equity Model of Care - Supporting Families through a Midwifery Group Practice and Child and Family Health model.
We're seeking passionate clinicians to join an innovative, equity-driven model of care designed to reach and support vulnerable families across the first 2000 days of life. This whole-of-family approach centres on continuity of care, connection, and proactive care in trusted, community-based settings.
In these roles, you will:
* Build trusted relationships through early, supported engagement and ongoing continuity of care.
* Partner with families alongside a known midwife and child and family health nurse, delivering coordinated, evidence-based care from pregnancy to early childhood.
* Empower families with seamless service navigation, while ensuring the right support is delivered at the right time.
* Use digital tools like Watch Me Grow – E to enhance communication, promote developmental milestones, and keep families engaged and informed.
* Early career midwifery and nursing staff encouraged as part of this innovative model.
Be part of a team reimagining maternal and early childhood care to reduce barriers, foster trust, and achieve better outcomes for women, children and families.
What You'll Be Doing
The Perinatal Mental Health Professional is responsible for providing a high-quality specialist consultative service to staff and clients within the Equity Project Team. The Perinatal Mental Health professional provides clinical expertise, support and consultation to women in the antenatal period and up until five years postnatally. This includes service development and evaluation and advanced reasoning and clinical practice skills in the management of women with mental health issues in the perinatal period. This position may be responsible for the supervision, teaching and training of other mental health clinicians, health care professionals from other disciplines and students.
Trauma Informed Practice
Healthy Kids and Families Directorate staff work within a trauma informed framework with an understanding of and responsiveness to the impact of trauma on children, young people and their families. The position will ensure that services are provided in a manner that is welcoming, safe and appropriate for all, including individuals, families and communities who have experienced trauma. By adopting a traumainformed and family sensitive approach, health services can play a key part in identifying and meeting the needs of children, young people, individuals, families and communities who are vulnerable.
Where You'll Be Working
SWSLHD Primary & Community Health provides a comprehensive range of community-based services designed to improve and maintain the health and wellbeing of individuals and communities across South Western Sydney.
These services include prevention, early intervention, assessment, acute and post-acute treatment, health maintenance, and continuing care. The team supports diverse populations, offering specialised programs for children, young people, older adults, and at-risk communities.
With over 800 dedicated staff, including Aboriginal Health Workers, nurses, doctors, and allied health professionals, the service ensures high-quality care close to where people live.
The focus on community health and wellbeing makes SWSLHD Primary & Community Health an ideal place to work, providing opportunities for professional growth and the chance to make a meaningful impact on 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.
* A social work degree which provides eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) or Full registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia. Completion of a four-year sequence of accredited undergraduate study in the discipline of psychology (or equivalent completed overseas).
* Recent, relevant clinical experience including demonstrated advanced practice with women experiencing mental health concerns in the perinatal period
* Demonstrated well-developed assessment, screening, intervention and therapy skills with a focus on mother/infant interaction
* Demonstrated effective time management skills and ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
* Demonstrated commitment to professional development and evidence-based practice.
* 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.
If you’d like more details, we’re here to help.
* Position Information
o Applicants will be assessed against the criteria in the Position Description.
* How to Apply
o Read our application guide and tips for improving your application.
* Diversity, Culture & Inclusion
o 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
o 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
o 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
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.