Aboriginal Mental Health Worker (Identified) - Perinatal Infant Mental Health Service - Temp FT
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- South Western Sydney Local Health District
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- REQ653462 Requisition #
Requisition ID: REQ653462
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time, 38 hours per week up until April 2027
Remuneration: $1,245.95 - $1,800.95 per week + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Location: SWSLHD District Wide Service
Applications close: 12/04/2026
Contact: Brooke Dodson - A/ Team Leader, Perinatal Infant Mental Health Service (PIMHS) on 0475 803 031 | Brooke.Dodson@health.nsw.gov.au
Do you want to contribute to the health and wellbeing of your mob?
Achieve Something Great
Step into a role where your cultural knowledge, compassion and community connection can shape the future of perinatal mental health care for Aboriginal families.
Why you’ll love this role:
- Join a multidisciplinary team of Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Social Workers, Nurses, Midwives, Clinical Nurse Consultants and Aboriginal Health Workers who are deeply committed to culturally safe care.
- Play a key role in strengthening culturally informed mental health practices across South Western Sydney, ensuring Aboriginal families receive care that honours their identity and experience.
- Work closely with clinicians to deliver care that is both clinically sound and culturally grounded, enhancing the social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal parents and their young children.
- Work closely with clinicians to deliver care that is both clinically sound and culturally grounded, enhancing the social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal parents and their young children.
- Build meaningful connections between Peri-Infant Mental Health Service (PIMHS) and the local Aboriginal community, helping shape a service that listens, respects and responds to community needs.
Are You the Right Fit?
We’d love to hear from someone who is deeply connected to culture, community and the wellbeing of Aboriginal families, whether you’re already working in mental health or community services, or you’re ready to bring your lived experience and community knowledge into the health sector.
You will bring:
- A strong understanding of Aboriginal culture, kinship, community strengths and social and emotional wellbeing.
- Confidence building trust with Aboriginal families and engaging meaningfully with community organisations.
- A collaborative spirit and willingness to work closely within a multidisciplinary mental health team.
- The ability to bring an Aboriginal cultural lens to assessment, intervention and care planning.
- Curiosity and commitment to ongoing learning, including opportunities for further mental health training.
- Clear, respectful communication skills and the confidence to advocate for culturally safe care.
- A genuine passion for improving access to culturally grounded mental health support for Aboriginal parents, babies, and families.
Selection Criteria
To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.
- In this role being an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person is a genuine occupational requirement. Tell us about your mob and connection to culture?
- Willingness and ability to complete further education in Mental Health or relevant qualification e.g., Certificate IV Mental Health; Bachelor of Health Science (Mental Health) qualification at Charles Sturt University or an equivalent clinical qualification negotiated and approved by the Mental Health Service.
- Describe your connection to Aboriginal culture and community, and explain how this would support your work with Aboriginal parents, families and the broader community within a mental health setting.
- Provide an example of a time you supported an Aboriginal person or family through a challenging situation. What was your role, what approaches did you use, and what did you learn?
- Explain how you would contribute an Aboriginal cultural perspective when working with mental health clinicians to plan and deliver culturally safe care. What strengths would you bring to a team environment?
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Position Information
Applicants will be assessed against the criteria in the Position Description.
How to Apply
Read our application guide and tips for improving your application.
Diversity, Culture & Inclusion
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact SWSLHDJobs@health.nsw.gov.au
We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.
Aboriginal Workforce
For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to our Aboriginal Workforce Team, please contact SWSLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.
More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?
Financial Perks
12% superannuation
Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary
Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
One extra day off each month for full-time employees
Work-Life Balance
Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
Paid maternity and parental leave
Generous leave options like long service and carers leave
Grow Your Career
Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.
Health & Wellbeing
Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance
Additional Information
Temporary visa holders
May be considered if no suitable citizen or permanent resident is found.
Vaccination Requirements
All staff must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting.
Child Safe Employment
South Western Sydney Local Health District 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.
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