Community Mental Health Professional (Occupational Therapist/Social Worker (Lvl 1-2), Psychologist, Registered Nurse) - Bankstown Adult Care Coordination/Assertive Outreach Team - Perm or Temp FT/PT
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- Mental Health Clinician
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- REQ638281 Requisition #
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- 7 hours ago Post Date
Requisition ID: REQ638281
Employment Type: Permanent or Temporary Full Time/Part Time, up to 38 hours per week
Remuneration: Dependent on Qualification
Occupational Therapist Level 1-2 : $38.51 - $54.94 per hour
Psychologist : $40.57 - $59.38 per hour
Registered Nurse : $37.48 - $52.62 per hour
Social Worker Level 1-2 :$38.51 - $54.94 per hour
In addition to base salary, all roles attract 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Location: Bankstown Community Health Centre - 36-38 Raymond St Bankstown
Applications close: 22/02/2026
Contact: Livia Rubiolini on Livia.rubiolini@health.nsw.gov.au|0447 450 738
Our Community Mental Health (CMH) Team is dedicated to creating a supportive environment where staff are empowered to thrive.
Achieve Something Great
In this role, you will make a meaningful contribution to mental health recovery by delivering high quality, evidence based and strengths focused care within a multidisciplinary team across either the Adult Care Coordination Team (ACCT) or the Assertive Outreach Team (AOT).
ACCT provides community care coordination for adult consumers with complex mental health needs that cannot be met by primary level services. This involves a range of consumers both voluntary and involuntary on Community Treatment Orders (CTO). ACCT operates Monday – Friday 8:30am – 5pm.
AOT is an assertive care coordination team for consumers with highly complex mental health, substance misuse, challenging behaviours, and forensic needs. This involves a range of consumers both voluntary and involuntary on Community Treatment Orders (CTO). AOT operates on a rotating roster Monday – Sundays, shifts are 8:30-5pm or 2-10:30pm weekdays and 10 – 6:30pm on weekends.
You will undertake comprehensive mental health assessments, develop, implement, and review individual recovery plans, provide therapeutic interventions, and coordinate referrals and discharge planning. Working collaboratively with consumers, their families and natural supports, you will provide education, skills development and advocacy, while actively liaising with general practitioners, community agencies, NGOs and other mental health services. You will also support service excellence through accurate and timely clinical documentation using the electronic Medical Record (eMR), participation in quality improvement and service development activities, and by helping to build strong partnerships across the health and community sectors.
As a pool clinician, you’ll begin by supporting one of our teams to fill a current vacancy. As new opportunities arise across our mental health services, you may be offered the chance to transition to other teams—providing you with valuable experience and exposure across the diverse services within SWSLHD Community Mental Health. Future roles may become available at Ingleburn, Bankstown, Campbelltown, Ambarvale, Liverpool, Fairfield, and Wollondilly.
Temporary visa holders are welcome to apply! We offer roles with contract periods aligned to your current visa length.
Are You the Right Fit?
You are a motivated and recovery oriented mental health professional who thrives in a community setting. You practice confidently within legislative and professional frameworks, including the NSW Mental Health Act 2007, and demonstrate sound knowledge of psychiatric medications, their administration and potential side effects. You value supervision, professional development and ethical practice, and contribute positively to both clinical and non clinical responsibilities, including administrative tasks and quality improvement initiatives.
You are welcome to specify in your application if you have a strong interest in working with ACCT or AOT.
For prospective candidates seeking an informal discussion about the role, please contact Livia Rubiolini (Assertive Outreach Team) on 0447 450 738 or Livia.Rubiolini@health.nsw.gov.au, or Juliet Fifita (Adult Care Coordination Team) on 0437 473 680 or Juliet.Fifita@health.nsw.gov.au.
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.
1. Relevant qualifications as a Registered Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Psychologist currently registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), or qualified Social Worker eligible for registration with theAustralian Association of Social Workers (AASW), or CSU Graduates: Bachelor of Health Science (Mental Health).
2. Describe your experience in providing recovery oriented mental health assessment and treatment for consumers in a community mental health setting skills & experience in providing assessment and treatment for consumers of the mental health setting.
3. Provide an example that demonstrates your ability to communicate effectively and work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
4. 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 threemonths 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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