Community Mental Health Professional (Occupational Therapist/Social Worker (Lvl 1-2), Psychologist, Registered Nurse) - Macarthur Infant Child Mental Health Service (Pool) - Perm/Temp FT
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- Mental Health Clinician
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- REQ677187 Requisition #
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- 1 day ago Post Date
Requisition ID: REQ677187
Employment Type: Permanent or Temporary Full Time, 38 hours per week
Remuneration: Dependent on Qualification
- Occupational Therapist Level 1 - 2: $1,522.06 - $2,171.40 per week
- Psychologist: $1,603.53 - $2,347.03 per week
- Registered Nurse: $1,566.70 - $2199.59 per week
- Social Worker Level 1 - 2: $1,522.06 - $2,171.40 per week
Location: Macarthur Mental Health Centre
Applications close: 26/07/2026
Contact: Dajana Mandic on dajana.mandic@health.nsw.gov.au| (02) 4621 5000
Our Community Mental Health (CMH) Team is dedicated to creating a supportive environment where staff are empowered to thrive.
Achieve Something Great
This is a wonderful opportunity to join the Infant, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (ICAMHS) at Macarthur, delivering specialist care to children and young people experiencing moderate to severe mental illness. ICAMHS focuses on early intervention and evidence based treatment within the community, supporting young people and their families at critical points in their mental health journey. In this role, you will provide high quality, consumer focused care coordination (case management) alongside targeted clinical interventions aligned with your professional skills and qualifications. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to comprehensive assessment, treatment planning, intervention, review, and discharge processes while building strong partnerships with families, carers and community supports.
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?
We are seeking a dedicated mental health professional who is passionate about working with children, young people and families and committed to delivering recovery oriented, ethical care.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
- Experience providing assessment, care coordination and clinical interventions for infants, children and adolescents
- Strong ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and alongside families, carers, schools, GPs and community agencies
- Sound knowledge of psychiatric medications, their use and potential side effects
- Confidence working within legal and ethical frameworks, including the NSW Mental Health Act 2007
- Excellent communication, advocacy and engagement skills and Commitment to ongoing supervision, professional development, and reflective practice
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 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 the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW), or CSU Graduates: Bachelor of Health Science (Mental Health).
- Please provide a detailed description of your interest and motivation in applying for this role highlighting your relevant skills & experience in providing assessment and treatment for consumers of the mental health service.
- Using an example, describe a time where you have had to work as part of a team to solve a problem. Outline the communication skills used and how you ensured the problem would not occur again.
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
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.
Temporary Positions
For fixed-term or temporary contracts, there may be opportunities for ongoing permanent employment, subject to policy and organisational requirements.
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