* Provide recovery‐focused mental health care in a diverse community
* Work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team with strong clinical support
* Build meaningful partnerships that change lives beyond hospital walls
Deliver recovery‐oriented mental health care, coordinate complex supports and build lasting pathways to wellbeing in Western Sydney's community.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 1 / 2, Psychologist, Social Worker Level 1 / 2
Remuneration: Dependent on Qualifications
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Auburn and Merrylands Community Health Centres
Where you'll be working
Join Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) at Auburn & Merrylands Community Health Centre—a modern, integrated hub delivering quality, community‐based care close to home. Our services are grounded in respect, collaboration and empowerment, supporting people across all stages of their recovery journey.
* Servicing Auburn, Merrylands, Blacktown and surrounding local government areas
* Providing integrated primary, secondary and tertiary mental health care
* Strong focus on community‐based, out‐of‐hospital services
* Working with culturally and linguistically diverse communities
* Part of an innovative district committed to quality, safety and continuous improvement
What you'll be doing
As a Mental Health Clinician, you will be a key member of a multidisciplinary team delivering person‐centred, recovery‐oriented care to consumers with severe and persistent mental illness and complex psychosocial needs.
* Deliver comprehensive mental health assessments, triage, interventions and care coordination
* Develop and review individual recovery plans in partnership with consumers, families and carers
* Provide psychological, family and recovery‐focused interventions within a collaborative model
* Coordinate care with inpatient units, emergency services, NGOs, GPs and community agencies
* Contribute to service development, quality improvement initiatives and clinical excellence
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm, with future opportunities for rotating team coverage including weekends.
Make a real difference for communities who need it most. Bring your expertise, compassion and commitment to recovery— and grow your career with Western Sydney Local Health District. Apply now and help shape better mental health care, together.
How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.
Essential Requirements:
Qualification: Relevant tertiary qualifications as a Psychologist, or Occupational Therapist or Social Worker.
Registration: Demonstrated full registration with AHPRA as a Psychologist or Occupational Therapist OR for Social Workers, eligibility to be a member of the AASW
Selection Criteria:
* Demonstrated skills in mental health and discipline specific assessments and interventions and experience working with people with severe and persistent mental illness.
* Demonstrated understanding and ability to work within experience working in a team and/or knowledge of the principles that guide service delivery within this model of practice
* Demonstrated ability to collaborate meaningfully with consumers and carers with a commitment and understanding of recovery principles in mental health service provision.
* Demonstrated working knowledge of NSW Mental Health Act, 2007.
* Demonstrated excellent communication skills including verbal, written, and good interpersonal skills.
* Computer competence and literacy including the use of database systems.
* Current Drivers Licence valid within Australia
Requisition ID: REQ647463
Applications Close: 23rd April 2026
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People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ .
Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.