Overview
This position qualifies for the NSW Health Rural Incentive scheme with a value of up to $5000. Employment Type: Permanent Full Time. Location: Goulburn. Position Classification: Mental Health Professionals. Remuneration: Counsellor Level 1/2 - $70,944 - $101,211; Occupational Therapist Level 1/2 - $70,944 - $101,211; Psychologist - $74,742 - $109,397; Registered Nurse - $70,049 - $98,351; Social Worker Level 1/2 - $70,944 - $101,211. Hours per week: 38. Requisition ID: REQ. Applications Close: 28 September 2025. Interview Details: Scheduled within 10 days of closing.
About the Service
Aboriginal Health Worker – Champion Culturally Secure Care in Our Community. Are you passionate about supporting the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples? At Southern our Aboriginal Health Workers play a vital role in bridging cultural connections, advocating for patients, and delivering culturally safe health services across our rural community. Join us to help improve health outcomes and strengthen community wellbeing. Make a meaningful difference by supporting your community’s health and cultural wellbeing.
Support for applicants
- Applicants for this position may qualify for the NSW Health Rural Health Workforce Incentives Scheme (RHWIS)
- 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 Aboriginal Mental Health Clinician provides recovery-focused, person-centred and culturally competent services including assessment, care coordination, intervention, liaison, advocacy and review as part of the multidisciplinary team for both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people referred with mental illness, distress and/or risk issues.
Identified position
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
1. Must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent (genuine occupational qualification) and have demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures with established links with the local Aboriginal community.
2. Tertiary qualification Bachelor Health Science (Mental Health), or qualifications and current registration with AHPRA (for Registered Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists), or eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers for Social Workers.
3. Demonstrated ability to provide high quality, safe and connected care to consumers and their families in a person-centred, holistic manner that promotes self-determination within mental health rehabilitation, recovery framework and strengths-based approach.
4. Demonstrated high level communication skills to engage and collaborate with consumers, families, carers and other stakeholders.
5. High level computer skills with experience in Electronic Medical Record programs and Microsoft Office (including Skype for Business).
6. Knowledge of Mental Health & Alcohol and Other Drugs strategic directions, including those related to Aboriginal people and communities.
7. Knowledge of legislation and policies relating to Mental Health care, including the Mental Health Act 2007.
8. Current unrestricted driver\'s licence and ability to travel; may involve long drives and overnight stays.
We look forward to learning more about you and what you can bring to our team.
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 Stepping Up website supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants through the NSW Health recruitment process. This site provides guidance, resources and tools to help applicants confidently apply for roles and build meaningful careers in health.
This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the policy. Southern NSW Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment and upholding the NSW Health Child Safe Standards. All staff are expected to prioritise safety and wellbeing of children and young people.
We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ and other diverse backgrounds. If you require accommodations in the recruitment process, please let us know. For confidential support, contact
To be eligible for permanent employment you must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or New Zealand citizen with a current NZ passport. More information at
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