Aboriginal Trainee - Mental Health Drug & Alcohol
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (Up to 28 Feb 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: 5 January 2025 – 11:59pm
Aboriginal Trainee - Mental Health Drug & Alcohol
Bathurst Mental Health Drug & Alcohol
About the role
The NSW Aboriginal Mental Health Workforce Training Program is a mental health traineeship program that aims to employ and train Aboriginal people as mental health professionals in NSW Local Health District (LHD) mental health services to further enhance the Aboriginal mental health workforce to support the needs of Aboriginal communities across New South Wales.
The three-year program is made up of three core elements:
1. Workplace Training and Support
2. Undertaking a recognised University degree
3. Undertaking mandatory Clinical Placements (and potential workplace rotations)
To learn more about the program or to make enquiries, please visit the Mental Health Workforce Initiatives page.
The successful applicants will train and work within inpatient and outpatient mental health drug and alcohol settings in Bathurst, supporting consumers across the age range. They will work closely with the Aboriginal Clinical Leader, the District Coordinator of Aboriginal Mental Health and Wellbeing, team leaders, and the wider Aboriginal workforce and MHDA teams. They will also be linked in with a supervisor and mentors.
To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description
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, Team Leader - Specialist Mental Health Programs on (02) 6330 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.
· This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future (ongoing or temporary).
· 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
