Health Clinician (Occupational Therapist/Social Worker Lvl 4, Clinical Nurse Consultant Gde 2, Senior Psychologist) - Police Ambulance Clinical Early Response (PACER) - Temp FT/PT
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- Health Clinician
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- REQ615709 Requisition #
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- 12 hours ago Post Date
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time or Part Time up to 38 hours per week, until November 2026
Location: SWSLHD District Wide Service
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2, Occupational Therapist Level 4, Senior Psychologist, Social Worker Level 4
Remuneration: Based on Classification
Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2: $68.50 - $69.86 per hour
Occupational Therapist Level 4: $61.35 - $62.84 per hour
Senior Psychologist: $60.12 - $65.14 per hour
Social Worker Level 4: $61.35 - $62.84 per hour
Requisition ID: REQ615709
Application Close Date: 09/11/2025
Interview Date Range: 12/11/2025 – 19/11/2025
Contact Details: Daniel Nyoka – 0438 541 991 | daniel.nyoka@health.nsw.gov.au
About the Opportunity
Are you passionate about delivering responsive, community-based mental health care? Join our dynamic PACER (Police, Ambulance, and Clinician Early Response) team and make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals experiencing acute mental health distress.
As a PACER Clinician, you will provide timely, expert assessment and intervention in collaboration with emergency services, families, and community partners. This role offers the chance to work across multidisciplinary teams, contribute to innovative care models, and strengthen partnerships that support continuity of care and reduce hospital admissions.
We’re looking for skilled mental health professionals who thrive in fast-paced environments, value collaboration, and are committed to ethical, person-centred care.
What You'll be Doing
The PACER Clinician is based out of the Police and Ambulance Stations in SWSLHD and will provide a highly responsive, mobile, recovery orientated clinical advice, consultancy and support service to NSW Police and NSW Ambulance in managing mental health related cases in the community.
The PACER Clinician is a response requested by an operational Police unit or Paramedics & provides mental health intervention, triage, or assessment & management of complex mental health emergencies & crises at an advanced level.
The position requires extensive knowledge of mental health disorders & demonstrated clinical practices to provide support, treatment, coordination & education to emergency services who work with consumers with complex mental
& physical health needs. The successful applicant will be required to work rotating shifts including evenings and weekends.
South Western Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD) is committed to improving the care provided to our patients in line with our vision of Working together to improve the health & wellbeing of our community.
Where You'll Be Working
SWSLHD Community Mental Health Services provide comprehensive, community-based mental health care across South Western Sydney.
These services cater to different age groups, including children, adolescents, adults, and older persons, ensuring specialised care throughout various life stages. The multidisciplinary teams offer a range of supports, including mental health assessments, crisis intervention, care coordination, and therapy. They work closely with inpatient services, GPs, and other community organisations to provide holistic care.
The focus on community health and wellbeing makes SWSLHD Community Mental Health Services an ideal place to work, providing opportunities for professional growth and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the community.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.
Relevant qualification/ registration in one of the disciplines outlined in 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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Additional Information
Salary Packaging
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.
Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.
Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
