Employment Type:Temporary Full Time (until 30th June 2027)
Position Classification:Occupational Therapist, Social Worker, Graduate of the Djirruwang Bach of Health Science program, Senior Psychologist, Psychologist, Clinical Nurse Consultant 1
Remuneration: $80,452 - $133, Superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID:REQ630620
Location: Broken Hill / Buronga NSW
Please note to apply for this position you must be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent
* Opportunity to work on the frontline to join a truly supportive team that is empowered to provide the ultimate patient experience
* Grow your career with us with ongoing learning and development
* Get exposure to work across different areas you would not get in the big smoke
We really aren't that far away - only 3 hours' drive from Mildura, 5 hours from Adelaide or a short flight from anywhere in Australia with everything you need right at your front door
Broken Hill truly is a town like no other with a supportive community that will welcome you with open arms. We can't wait to see you Take a quick look at "Living and Working" in the Far West.
About the Opportunity
* The Safeguards Team is a new dedicated CAMHS resource designed to provide innovative and best practice care to children and adolescents aged 0-17 years experiencing acute mental health distress.
* The team is community based and provides rapid response to resolve mental health crisis, including assertive outreach, care coordination and time-limited therapeutic interventions across community and inpatient settings.
* The Aboriginal Mental Health Clinician functions within a multidisciplinary team and gives priority to coordination of the recovery of Aboriginal people with a mental illness or disorder, providing expert clinical coordination, leadership and consultancy services in collaboration with consumers.
* The position sits within the Safeguards CAMHS Response Team ('Safeguards Team') and reports to the FWLHD – Safeguards Team Clinical Leader with professional responsibility to the FWLHD – CAMHS District Manager.
What is on offer
* 5 weeks annual leave
* Salary packaging (pay less tax), enjoy up to $9k for living expenses, $2.6k for meals and entertainment
* Novated Leasing
* Paid Allocated Day Off (ADO) Every Month
* Fitness Passport and EAP to maintain your health and wellbeing
* Isolation and Climate Allowance
* Professional development with support through advanced education & training to help you develop your career
* A comfortable country lifestyle that supports balance & wellbeing
About the Far West LHD
TheFar West Local Health Districtis one of 15 LHDs under NSW Health, providing high quality public health services to the communities in far west NSW. Our vision is to provide excellence in rural and remote health and we truly empower our staff to deliver the best health outcomes for our community
Key to our success of course, is our people. Our workforce is inclusive and diverse. We employ well over 800 clinicians and support staff across our 9 health facilities in Broken Hill, Balranald, Dareton, Ivanhoe, Menindee, Tibooburra, Wentworth, White Cliffs and Wilcannia.
In the Far West LHD, we are working together to make a real difference to the health outcomes for our communities. We encourage you to consider joining our friendly team for a meaningful and rewarding career in rural and remote healthcare.
About Broken Hill