Aboriginal Mental Health Clinical Lead (Community and Courts) - Community Transitions Team, Justice Health Olympic Pard- TFT ( Maternity Leave Cover from 5/6/2026 -12/07/2027

If you are passionate about delivering healthcare with the greatest impact, then come and join us at the Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network (JHFMHN). We are Just the Place to grow your career and be part of a valued team delivering care where it's needed most!

Be part of a supportive environment, where you can apply your skills to address complex healthcare needs while broadening your treatment capabilities to maximise patient outcomes. 

We are a challenging yet rewarding place to take your career even further. With industry-leading safety standards, you can focus on doing your best work alongside skilled colleagues while gaining job training to progress your career.

About the Role

The Aboriginal Mental Health Clinical Lead (Community and Courts) provides cultural, clinical, and strategic consultation and support to ensure the delivery of culturally safe and responsive care to First Nations people who are consumers of the NSW Community Forensic Mental Health Services (NSW CFMHS) and Statewide Community and Court Liaison Service (SCCLS). The Aboriginal Mental Health Clinical Lead (Community and Courts) works towards achieving positive health, wellbeing and social justice outcomes for First Nations people who experience serious mental health and substance use issues who engage in problem behaviour which results in contact with the criminal justice system by: leading the development of culturally safe and responsive mental health assessment, transition and treatment processes for the NSW CFMHS; developing culturally safe diversion and community support processes for SCCLS; supporting First Nations mental health clinicians and peer workers in the provision of safe cultural support and intervention; and connecting with Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations to develop partnerships in the delivery of culturally safe and responsive care in the community. The provision of cultural and clinical programs to specific cohorts will also be required.

Our Location and Service

The Justice Health Olympic Park (JHOP) office is located at 10 Herb Elliot Avenue, Sydney Olympic Park and Justice Health staff are able to access discounted parking at $5 a day. Public transport is readily available including buses, trains, and ferries. Easy road access is provided via the M4 and Parramatta Road via Homebush Bay Drive. 35 km of bicycle paths surround the site and both bicycle storage and shower amenities are available inside.

If you are passionate about delivering healthcare with the greatest impact, then come and join us at the Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network (JHFMHN). We are Just the Place to grow your career and be part of a valued team delivering care where it's needed most!

To learn more about careers in our network, please click the links below:

Welcome — Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network (nsw.gov.au)

Our Locations — Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network (nsw.gov.au)

Our Health Services — Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network (nsw.gov.au)

Essential Requirements:

• This is an identified Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander position. Applicants must be able to demonstrate Aboriginal descent through parentage, identification as being an Aboriginal person and being accepted in the community as such. Confirmation of Aboriginality is required.
• A tertiary qualification recognised by NSW Health in Nursing, Allied Health or the Djirruwang Program.
• Current unrestricted NSW Driver License and valid Working with Children Check.

Salary and Benefits

Your annual salary plus superannuation is just the beginning. You will also have access to a number of benefits:

·        Salary packaging options.

·        Fitness Passport (if eligible).

·        Genuine career progression and skill-set development.

·        Support from an enthusiastic and invested team of managers and colleagues.

Diversity and Inclusivity

We are an equal-opportunity employer. We employ all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability.