Employment Type
Temporary Full Time (contract until 31 January 2027)
Location
Cooma
Position Classification
Dependent on qualifications
Remuneration
* Clinical Nurse Consultant Gde 2: $73.16 to $74.62 per hour
* Psychologist: $40.58 - $59.39 per hour
* Senior Psychologist: $62.53 to $67.75 per hour
* Clinical Psychologist: $57.30 to $69.84 per hour
* Senior Clinical Psychologist: $72.98 to $77.16 per hour
* Occupational Therapist Lvl 4: $63.81 to $65.36 per hour
* Social Worker Lvl 4: $63.81 to $65.36 per hour
* Welfare Off Lvl 4: $63.81 to $65.36 per hour
Hours Per Week
38
Requisition ID
REQ666377
Applications Close
5 June 2026
Interview Information
Scheduled within 10 days of closing
About The Service
Community Mental Health Clinicians - Making a Real Difference in People’s Lives
Are you passionate about supporting mental wellness in the community? At Southern, our Community Mental Health Clinicians provide expert assessment, therapy, and care coordination for individuals navigating mental health challenges - right where they live. You’ll be part of a compassionate, multidisciplinary team committed to promoting recovery and resilience.
Support for
* Working within SNSWLHD
* Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
* Salary packaging options
* Health and Wellbeing benefits including Fitness Passport, and annual Influenza vaccinations
* A team that values your expertise, invests in your development and supports your lifestyle
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What You'll Be Doing
The Clinical Leader provides expert clinical services, clinical governance and support to a multidisciplinary team of mental health clinicians, ensuring the provision of services is evidence-based and with a focus on recovery.
Selection Criteria
* Tertiary qualifications and current registration with AHPRA for Registered Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, OR Tertiary qualifications and eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers for Social Workers OR Bachelor of Health Science Mental Health for Welfare Officers.
* Demonstrated high level clinical and consultancy skills and knowledge of contemporary mental health practice including successful post‑graduation experience in the provision of mental health services. For Registered Nurses at least 5 years full‑time equivalent postgraduate experience with postgraduate tertiary nursing qualifications in mental health with at least 3 year’s fulltime equivalent experience in the speciality field or current enrolment in or commitment to enrol in an approved postgraduate course within the next 12 months.
* Understanding of the concept and principles of mental health rehabilitation and recovery and demonstrated experience and skills using a collaborative, strengths based approach to the care of mental health consumers.
* Proven ability to think critically, problem solve and make timely, sound clinical decisions whilst working autonomously.
* Demonstrated expertise in clinical leadership and clinical supervision to mental health clinicians from all disciplines, upholding standards of clinical practice, and critically analyse, review and develop relevant policies and procedures.
* Demonstrated understanding and application of the NSW Mental Health Act (2007).
* Ability to communication effectively and the capacity to engage and collaborate with consumers, their families and carers and/or other stakeholders, and a demonstrated high level proficiency in computer literacy.
* Current unrestricted drivers' licence and the ability to maintain. Ability and willingness to drive/travel as the role requires. This may involve driving long distances.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Southern NSW Local Health District is committed to closing the gap in health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. As part of this commitment, 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 also call for applicants to meet policy directives regarding occupational assessment, screening, and vaccination for Category A positions. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy. The District fosters 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 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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