Aboriginal Mental Health Clinician - REQ630578
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- The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network
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- REQ630578 Requisition #
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Aboriginal Health Clinician – Allied Health Level 4
Remuneration: 126524 - 129591 - full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ630578
Location: Randwick
Application Close: Midnight on 4 January 2026
Sydney Children's Hospitals Network is the largest paediatric health care entity in Australia. We care for thousands of children each year in our hospitals and in their homes — with one purpose in mind — to help young people live their healthiest lives.
Aboriginal Mental Health Clinician - Sydney Children's Hospital Randwick - Permanent full time. See position description for further information about this position. You will be based at Randwick, however, during your employment you may be required to work at different locations and departments within The Sydney Children's Hospital Network. Should this occur, adequate notice will be provided.
What you’ll be doing
The Aboriginal Mental Health Clinician will provide high quality recovery orientated, trauma informed support in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to Aboriginal children and young people aged up to 18 years accessing mental health services within Sydney Children’s Hospital Network.
The Aboriginal Mental Health Clinician will work within the Consultation Liaison team which provides services across inpatient, outpatient, Emergency Department and outreach services.
The Consultation Liaison Mental Health Clinician will work within the framework of their professional scope to provide specialist, patient-centred and compassionate care to Aboriginal children, young people and their carers presenting with mental health concerns to SCHN services. This could include support for social and emotional wellbeing. The Aboriginal Mental Health Clinician will work in partnership with multidisciplinary clinicians across the Mental Health service and Priority Populations clinical program streams to ensure Aboriginal children, young people, and their families receive culturally responsive and holistic care.
The Aboriginal Mental Health Clinician will ensure all activities are underpinned by Recovery Orientated Practices, Trauma Informed Care, Strengths based approaches and family-centred care. Other activities may include safety, recovery and wellness planning, individual support, advocacy, collaborative identification of community support, follow up and support to access other services to address situational distress.
About You
We’re looking for someone who:
- Is Aboriginal and/or Torres Straight Islander Descent (pursuant to Section 14 (d) of the Anti-discrimination Act 1977).
- Has a tertiary qualification in an appropriate allied health or nursing discipline and eligibility for or registration with appropriate professional body as appropriate. If applying as a CNS2, applicants must have a post graduate qualification in the specified clinical area (e.g. Mental Health) and 3 years’ experience working in the clinical area. Graduates from the Bachelor of Health Science Mental Health (Djirruwang Program) may be appointed as a Counsellor Level 3.
How to Apply
Click ‘Apply Online’ and submit your application including:
- A resume detailing relevant knowledge, skills and experience (maximum 5 pages)
- Answers to the selection criteria in the Position Description
Additional Benefits (for eligible employees)
- Salary packaging for tax savings
- Meal entertainment savings
- Accrued Day Off (ADO) for Full Time employees
- Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Fitness Passport
- Flexible Work Practice Opportunities
Need more information?
- Click here for the Position Description
- Find out more about applying for this position
- Learn more about The Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network
- Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application.
Further Contacts and Support
For role related queries or questions contact Gabriella Simpson on Gabriella.Simpson@health.nsw.gov.au
We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network. For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to SCHN’s Aboriginal Workforce Consultant, please contact SCHN-EA-AboriginalHealthDirectorate@health.nsw.gov.au
For technical support please contact the customer services team on 1300 679 367.
Child Safe Standards
SCHN is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
Additional Information
Applicants will be assessed against the essential criteria in Position Description. Please ensure that you review this document to understand the full requirements of the role.
NSW Health is committed to accessibility and may provide adjustments to the recruitment and interview process as needed, including physical adjustments, interview setup, or scheduling needs.
SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity - we acknowledge the vibrancy that a diverse workforce brings to enhance both our workplace culture and our service delivery to children, young people and their families and carers.
Employment of temporary visa holders is only considered if no suitable permanent resident or citizen is identified after labour market testing. Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
All workers must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting employment. See PD2024_15 for more detail.
This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Office of the Children’s Guardian Website
For roles that require formal qualifications, please note that overseas qualifications must be assessed by the Department of Education or the relevant authority appointed by the Australian Government for skilled migration purposes.
Eligibility List
An eligibility list may be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
