Community Mental Health Clinicians - Various Locations
MLHD - Community Mental Health
Why not join us at the Murrumbidgee Local Health District? The region is a foodies paradise half way between Sydney and Melbourne, with wineries, great fishing and beautiful nature including access to rivers, beaches and the snowy mountains. You can choose to live in Wagga Wagga the largest inland city in NSW or one of the charming small towns that are brimming with history, good food and wineries.
About the roles:
Murrumbidgee Local Health District, Community Mental Health Services are actively recruiting a variety of Allied Health Professional and Nursing roles in Community Mental Health. With a wealth opportunities across Community Mental Health specialties including, adult, older persons, and child and adolescent teams. We are especially seeking candidates who are experienced in delivering comprehensive mental health care to consumers with a variety of mental health concerns.
The Teams:
The teams are dedicated to delivering high-quality, recovery-oriented mental health care to children, adolescents, older persons, adults, and their families.
The team includes professionals from various disciplines such as:
Psychology
Social Work
Occupational Therapy
Nursing
Aboriginal Health Workers
Peer Workers
Welfare Officers
Counsellors
Where you could be based:
When applying for this role for your application to be considered, please provide a preference on locations. Locations are specified as below:
After the review of the applications has taken place, the Recruitment Team will contact you to discuss opportunities tailored to you and assist you throughout the recruitment process. Our goal is to simplify and streamline your entry into Community Mental Health.
The Roles:
As part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering high quality mental health services you will:
Ensure the delivery of a comprehensive clinical service through the provision of assessment, case management and individual therapies, including specialised therapies for clients and their families or carers.
Provide evidence-based assessment and treatment interventions for clients with major and complex mental health problems, including the development and implementation of specialised treatment programs.
Function as an active member of a multi-disciplinary team, including the provision of support and consultation to other team members as required.
Details of appointment:
Employment Type: Full Time, Part Time and Casual vacancies available (this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar vacancies)
Hours Per Week: Hours will be negotiated dependent upon vacancies at each location.
Salary: $74,317.94 - $117,755.00 per annum, pro rata + 17.5% Leave Loading where applicable or $37.03 - $57.10 per hour + Casual loading
Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
Salary range is in accordance with the NSW Health – Health Professionals (State) Award | Public Health System Nurses' and Midwives' (State) Award | Health and Community Employees Psychologists (State) Award
Benefits available to eligible candidates:
Relocation Considerations: Assistance for interstate applicants to help you transition smoothly into our community.
482 Sponsorship Considerations
Health & Wellbeing Support – Benefit from our comprehensive wellness programs for you and your family, including Employee Assistance Programs Fitness Passport and initiatives to support both physical and mental health.
Professional Development – Take advantage of ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
Generous Salary Packaging – Access up to $20,600 per annum tax-free for living expenses, plus the option for novated car leasing
Flexible Working Arrangements
Make a Meaningful Impact – Play a vital role in delivering essential health services to our diverse and vibrant regional communities.
Incentives – Positions dependent upon location and classification may be eligible for NSW Rural Health Workforce Incentives Scheme.
Eligibility:
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.
Relevant qualification in line with the Allied Health Professionals state award, with professional registration or eligibility for Membership with governing bodies, i.e. AASW, AHPRA
Post graduate experience in mental health in relation to CAMHS.
Current Driver’s Licence
Current NSW Working with Children Registration.
Application Guide: Please refer to the Application Guide for more information.
How to apply:
We invite you to apply and contribute to improving the health and well-being of regional communities.
To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant skills, experience, and why you are an ideal candidate for this position.
For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the A/District Manager Community Mental Health Drug and Alcohol or the Mental Health Recruitment team for detailed information about the vacancy.
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
Community Mental Health Contact
Sharlene Brown - 02 5943 1700 - Sharlene.Brown@health.nsw.gov.au
Mental Health Recruitment Contact
Natasha Ziebell, Recruitment Business Partner - 02 6053 4888, MLHD-Careers@health.nsw.gov.au
*Please note from 22 December 2025 until 12 January 2026 email response times may vary*
Collaboration, Openness, Respect, Empowerment are the key values to work in Murrumbidgee Local Health District.
MLHD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including Aboriginal People and people from racial, ethnic, or ethno-religious minority groups and people with disability
Applications Close: 31 January 2026
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