Mental Health Clinician - St George MHS

Mental Health Clinician, Team 3 Community - St George Mental Health Service
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 1/2, Social Worker Level 1/2, Psychologist, Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $37.48 - $59.69 per hour, plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 20
Requisition ID: REQ666074
Location: Kogarah, Sydney

Application close date: Sunday, 07 June 2026

Come Work With Us!
The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional care, healthier lives’. We are dedicated to supporting our community to live healthy and fulfilling lives, and to delivering compassionate, high-quality care when it matters most.

Are you a Mental Health Clinician looking for a meaningful change, or hoping to build your experience in a supportive community setting?

St George Community Mental Health is looking for an experienced, caring, and motivated Mental Health Clinician to join our team in a part-time role.

This opportunity has been thoughtfully designed to support a positive work-life balance, with flexible working arrangements, reduced hours, and the ability to shape your week around personal and family commitments. You’ll be supported with a manageable caseload, regular supervision, and a genuinely collaborative multidisciplinary team that values connection, wellbeing, and shared learning.

As part of a well-established and contemporary service, you’ll have the chance to grow your clinical confidence and capability while making a real and lasting difference in the lives of individuals and their families. We’re also committed to supporting your ongoing professional development and long-term career goals in mental health.

If you’re passionate about delivering person-centred care and enjoy working in a supportive, inclusive, and team-focused environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Sound like you? We’d love to hear from you.

Where you'll be working
You will be based at Community Mental Health, St George Mental Health Service, Kirk Place, Kogarah.

Learn more about us here: South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

Additional Information and Benefits

• An eligibility list may be created for future Permanent Part Time positions
• Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
• Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
• Discounted Private Health Insurance.
• Opportunity to apply for Continuing Education allowance based on tertiary qualifications attained where applicable (nursing only)
• Opportunity to obtain personal regrade to Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 1 status where relevant (nursing only)

Role Requirements
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the following criteria in your application:

1. Social Worker or Occupational Therapist qualifications in accordance with Schedule C of the NSW Health Service Health Professionals (State) Award, current full registration with AHPRA and/or eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers, or other qualification deemed equivalent by the employer. Registered Nurse with current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. Psychologist with a four year degree in psychology and registration with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA).
2. Demonstrated experience in the mental health assessment, treatment and management of persons with a mental illness with skills transferable to a community setting.
3. Demonstrated commitment to a consumer focussed recovery-oriented approach and consumer collaboration in care planning
4. Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
5. Demonstrated skills in time management
6. Computer literacy skills
7. Current drivers licence (or a willingness to travel in accordance with the demands of the position)

How to Apply
Click APPLY to submit your application
Application close: Sunday, 07 June 2026

For more information we encourage you to contact Samuel Johnson on Samuel.Johnson@health.nsw.gov.au

Interviews are expected to be held between: 15 June 2026 to 19 June 2026.

If you are an overseas qualified Social Worker, you are required to have your qualifications assessed by the AASW to meet the position criteria.

Once you apply, we’ll keep you up to date on how your application is progressing. We encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

Need more information? 
 1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
 2) Find out more about applying for this position

Our values and commitment to diversity

Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.

We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristic including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.

Reasonable Adjustments

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment-MentalHealth@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know.

Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required. Please visit the SESLHD Disability Recruitment page for more information

Information for applicants:

• An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies
• Employement of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing
• Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained withing the position description
• Recommended applicants will be reviewed or compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer.
• We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website