Aboriginal Mental Health Clinician - Enhancing Community Mental Health - Goulburn
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Location: Goulburn
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Hours Per Week: 38
Position Classification: Mental Health Professionals
Remuneration: Counsellor Level 1/2 - $70,944 - $101,211 per annum; Occupational Therapist Level 1/2 - $70,944 - $101,211 per annum; Psychologist - $74,742 - $109,397 per annum; Registered Nurse - $70,049 - $98,351 per annum; Social Worker Level 1/2 - $70,944 - $101,211 per annum
Requisition ID: REQ
Applications Close: 28 September 2025
Interview Details: Scheduled within 10 days of closing
About The Service: Aboriginal Health Worker – Champion Culturally Safe Care in Our Community. Aboriginal Health Workers support health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, bridging cultural connections and delivering culturally safe health services in our rural community.
What You'll Be Doing: The Aboriginal Mental Health Clinician provides recovery-focused, person-centered and culturally competent services including assessment, care coordination, intervention, liaison, advocacy and review as part of the multidisciplinary team for clients with mental illness, distress, and/or risk issues.
Identification: This is an identified position in accordance with Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal applicants must demonstrate Aboriginality in addition to addressing the selection criterion.
Selection Criteria:
- Must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent and have knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures with links to the local community.
- Tertiary qualification in a relevant field (Bachelor of Health Science - Mental Health) or qualifications and current registration with AHPRA for Nurses, Psychologists, or eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers for Social Workers.
- Ability to provide high-quality, safe, holistic, person-centered care promoting self-determination within a recovery framework.
- Solid communication skills with the ability to engage with consumers, families and carers and other stakeholders.
- High level computer skills including Electronic Medical Records and Microsoft Office programs.
- Knowledge of Mental Health & Alcohol and Other Drugs strategic directions, and related legislation and policies (Mental Health Act 2007).
- Current unrestricted driver’s licence with ability to travel and possibly overnight stays.
Incentives and Benefits:
- NSW Health Rural Incentive scheme with a value of up to $5000
- Support for working within SNSWLHD, salary packaging options, and health and wellbeing benefits (Fitness Passport, influenza vaccinations)
- A team that invests in development and supports lifestyle
- Move to the area? Welcome Experience – NSW Government
Information for Applicants: Southern NSW Local Health District is committed to closing the gap in health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The site provides guidance, resources and tools to help applicants apply confidently. This is a Category A position; compliance with NSW Health policy PD2024_015 will be reviewed prior to offer. All new employees must comply with the policy. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ people and others with diverse experiences.
Contact for role-related queries: Robert Adams on / or email
Additional information: For more details, click the position description or apply through the NSW Health recruitment process. Follow us on social media: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube.
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📌 Aboriginal Mental Health Clinician - Enhancing Community Mental Health - Goulburn
🏢 Southern NSW Local Health District
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