Aboriginal Mental Health Drug & Alcohol Trainee
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to October 2028)
Position Classification: Aboriginal Health Worker
Remuneration: $62,512.00 - $90,357.00 pa (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)
Location: Bathurst, NSW – Find out more
Hours Per Week: 38
Applications Close: 2 July 2025 – 11:59pm
Aboriginal Mental Health Drug & Alcohol Trainee
Bathurst Mental Health Drug & Alcohol
About the role
We are offering the opportunity to train Aboriginal people as mental health professionals in WNSWLHD mental health services to support the needs of Aboriginal communities across New South Wales.
This three-year program is made up of three core elements:
- Workplace Training and Support
- Undertaking a recognised University degree
- Undertaking mandatory Clinical Placements (and potential workplace rotations)
You will train and work within both inpatient and outpatient mental health drug and alcohol settings in Bathurst supporting consumers across the age range. You will work within a multidisciplinary team as well as the wider Aboriginal workforce and MHDA teams and be linked with a supervisor and mentor.
A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.
To apply for this role:
- Click ‘Apply’
- Create a profile in the Recruitment & Onboarding (ROB) System or sign in using your existing login
- Upload your current resume
- Answer the selection criteria
Role-related enquiries: Please contact Anita Willey, on 026330 5850/0436 398 038 or at Anita.Willey@health.nsw.gov.au for more information.
Additional information for applicants:
- This is an identified position in accordance with Section 14 (d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977– only suitably qualified Aboriginal people are eligible for this position and are encouraged to apply. For more information, visit Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
- All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.
- This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future (ongoing or temporary).
- Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant’s needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey.
- Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse. For more information on the Child Safety Standards, visit: NSW Government - Office of Children's Guardian
- Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.
- To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards
- For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD
