Clinical Consultant - Transcultural Mental Health

• Drive culturally responsive mental health care state-wide

• Hybrid clinical consultancy via phone, telehealth & in-person

• Join a leading NSW centre for CALD mental health expertise

Lead, advise and deliver expert transcultural mental health care—support clinicians, strengthen culturally safe practice, and improve outcomes for diverse communities across NSW.

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time 
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 3, Psychologist, Social Worker Level 3 
Remuneration: Dependent on Qualifications
Hours Per Week: 32
Location: Cumberland

Where you'll be working
The Transcultural Mental Health Centre (TMHC) is a state-wide NSW Health service hosted within Western Sydney LHD. Based at the historic Cumberland Hospital, you’ll join a collaborative, purpose-driven team shaping inclusive mental health care.

• Located at Cumberland Hospital in Western Sydney

• Part of NSW’s largest and oldest mental health service

• State-wide impact supporting CALD communities

• Collaborative, values-driven and innovation-focused team

• Linked to the new Integrated Mental Health Complex at Westmead

What you'll be doing 
In this specialist clinical consultancy role, you will support mental health teams and services across NSW to deliver culturally responsive, safe, and effective care.

• Provide expert transcultural consultation via phone & telehealth

• Deliver culturally informed assessments, formulations & care plans

• Support clinicians managing complex CALD client presentations

• Provide short-term interventions and joint clinical consultations

• Build capability through education, advice and resource sharing

Join Us

Make a meaningful impact in a role that values cultural expertise, collaboration and innovation. Help shape better mental health outcomes for diverse communities across NSW. Apply now and be part of a workforce that celebrates diversity, empowers people and delivers exceptional care.

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

• License: Current Valid Australian Drivers Licence 

• Qualification: Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Occupational Therapy or Psychology 

• Registration: Full Registration with AHPRA for Occupational Therapy or Psychology professions, or eligibility for membership of Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) for Social Work. 

Selection Criteria:

1. Clinical experience in mental health (or related) setting.

2. Demonstrated understanding of mental health experiences related to migrant and refugee populations.

3. Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain relationships with a wide range of service providers across various NSW Health settings.

4. Effective interpersonal skills and ability to engage and communicate with people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.

5. Experience in cross cultural practice, utilising interpreters and/or bilingual skills in mental health practice.

6. Excellent time management and organisational skills with attention to detail and an Ability to work with minimal supervision and use initiative.

7. High level of verbal and written communication skills in English and in one or more other languages.

8. Current Valid Australian Drivers Licence

Requisition ID: REQ664785 
Applications Close: 1st July 2026 

Need more information ?

• Find out more about applying for this position.

• 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 Sakina Mannan on 02 9912 3850 or sakina.mannan@health.nsw.gov.au