Police Ambulance Clinical Early Response (PACER) - Clinical Nurse Consultant Gde 2, Senior Psychologist, Occupational Therapist/Social Worker Lvl 4 - Temp FT
Requisition ID: REQ663796
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time ,38 hours per week until Jan 2027
Remuneration: Dependent on Qualification
- Clinical Nurse Consultant : $2,603.10 - $2,654.99 per week
- Senior Psychologist : $2,375.95 - $2,574.58 per week
- Social Worker/ Occupational Therapist Level 4 : $2,424.82 - $2,483.60 per week
In addition to base salary, all roles attract 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging + Flexible Working (subject to approval)
Location: Camden Hospital
Applications close: 24/05/2026
Contact: Daniel Nyoka on 0438 541 991|daniel.nyoka@health.nsw.gov.au
Our Community Mental Health (CMH) Team is dedicated to creating a supportive environment where staff are empowered to thrive.
Achieve Something Great
An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced mental health clinician to join the PACER (Police, Ambulance and Clinician Early Response) team, based in Camden. This innovative, community-based service provides rapid mental health assessment and intervention for people experiencing acute distress, in close collaboration with NSW Police and NSW Ambulance.
As a PACER Clinician, you will play a critical role in delivering timely, recovery oriented care in community settings, helping to de escalate crises, support consumers and families, and reduce unnecessary hospital presentations. Working from police and ambulance stations, you will respond to requests from frontline emergency services and provide expert clinical advice, triage, assessment and intervention during complex mental health emergencies.
This role offers the opportunity to work within a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary environment while contributing to contemporary models of care that strengthen partnerships across health, emergency services and community networks. You will be required to work rotating shifts, including evenings and weekends.
Are You the Right Fit?
We are seeking motivated and skilled mental health professionals who are confident working in fast paced, high pressure environments and who are passionate about community based crisis response.The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
- Extensive knowledge of mental health disorders and advanced clinical assessment skills
- Strong experience managing complex mental health crises and providing timely, evidence based interventions
- The ability to work autonomously while collaborating effectively with police, paramedics, families and community partners
- A recovery oriented, person centred approach grounded in ethical practice
- Excellent communication, consultation and clinical judgement skills
- Flexibility and resilience to work rotating shifts, including evenings and weekends
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.
- Relevant qualification/ registration in one of the disciplines, as noted in the essential criteria (please refer to the position description).
- Describe a time when you provided a timely and comprehensive mental health response in a community setting. How did you assess the consumer’s needs, engage their support network, and coordinate care to avoid hospitalisation?
- PACER clinicians work closely with emergency services and community partners. Can you provide an example of how you’ve led or contributed to building partnerships across sectors to improve outcomes for individuals with mental health and/or comorbidity issues?
Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.
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Position Information
Applicants will be assessed against the criteria in the Position Description.
How to Apply
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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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