Mental Health Consultant - Prevention and Community Engagement

• Drive mental health outcomes for refugee communities.

• Lead innovative, culturally responsive programs across NSW.

• Join a state-leading mental health service at Cumberland

Create impactful, culturally responsive programs that strengthen mental health, build community capacity, and improve access to care for refugee populations.

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to 01/07/2027) 
Position Classification: Health Education Officer Graduate  
Remuneration: $37.48 - $59.89 per hour 
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Cumberland Hospital

Where you'll be working 
Join the Transcultural Mental Health Centre (TMHC) at Cumberland Hospital—NSW’s largest and Australia’s oldest mental health facility—renowned for leading innovative and compassionate care. As part of Western Sydney LHD, you’ll work in a forward-thinking environment dedicated to inclusivity, collaboration, and continuous professional growth.

• Based at the historic Cumberland Hospital in Western Sydney

• Part of the new Integrated Mental Health Complex at Westmead

• Work within a diverse, culturally rich community setting

• Committed to CORE Values: Collaboration, Openness, Respect, Empowerment

• Contribute to state-wide impact across metropolitan, rural & regional NSW

What you'll be doing 
In this pivotal role, you will lead the design and delivery of mental health promotion, prevention, and early intervention strategies for refugee communities, strengthening pathways to care and community wellbeing.

• Design and implement culturally appropriate mental health programs

• Partner with communities and agencies to reduce stigma and build capacity

• Deliver workshops, consultations, and education initiatives across NSW

• Develop strong stakeholder relationships to enhance service accessibility

• Facilitate multilingual resources and programs to improve mental health literacy

Ready to make a difference?

Be part of a purpose-driven organisation committed to better health for all. Apply now and help shape inclusive, high-quality mental health care for diverse communities across NSW.

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: Degree in an allied health, mental health discipline or in public health 

Selection Criteria:

1. Proven knowledge of issues affecting the mental health needs of people from refugee and refugee like communities.

2. Demonstrated project management skills and experience; particularly in the development, delivery and evaluation of community health promotion programs and initiatives.

3. Demonstrated experience in facilitating community and/or health professional capacity building initiatives.

4. Demonstrated understanding of mental health promotion principles and practices and stigma reduction programs and campaigns.

5. Demonstrated ability to engage, liaise and negotiate at all levels with key internal and external stakeholders; including government and non-government organisations, community leaders and CALD communities.

6. Demonstrated high level of written and verbal communication skills.

7. Demonstrated experience in working in a team and independently.

8. Current Drivers Licence valid within Australia.

Requisition ID: REQ666515  
Applications Close: 14th July 2026  

Need more information ?

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• Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.   

• Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications. 

• For inquiries about the role, contact Nadia Garan on 02 9840 3766.