Aboriginal Mental Health Worker

Employment Type Temporary Full Time, 38 hours per week ending June 2026 Location Macarthur Mental Health Centre, Campbelltown Position Classification Aboriginal Health Worker Remuneration $1,245.95 – $1,800.95 per week Requisition ID REQ Application Close Date 07/12/2025 Interview Date Range 10/12/2025 – 17/12/2025 Contact Details David Wilson – | About The Opportunity South Western Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD) is proud to support a strong team of Aboriginal Mental Health Workers across the district. We’re currently recruiting for a position within the Community Mental Health Team at Campbelltown, focused on supporting Aboriginal families and children accessing mental health services in the Macarthur region. You’ll also have the opportunity to assist Aboriginal people engaging with other mental health services across the district. This role is embedded within clinical teams to enhance Aboriginal consumer engagement and contribute to both cultural and clinical outcomes. You’ll also help promote cultural responsiveness among fellow clinicians and community services — ensuring care is inclusive, respectful, and effective. If you're enthusiastic, authentic, and committed to delivering high‑quality, culturally responsive care, this opportunity is for you. Why Join Us Rewarding – Make a meaningful impact every day. Progressive – Be part of a forward‑thinking health district. Diverse – Work in a vibrant, multicultural environment. Purpose‑driven – Help us achieve our vision: Leading Care, Healthier Communities. What You'll Be Doing The primary role of this position is to provide culturally safe, recovery‑oriented evidence‑based assessment and interventions to clients of the mental health service who identify as Aboriginal and their families. Working within the multi‑disciplinary team process, the process will also undertake mental health promotion and community liaison tasks in support of the development of culturally appropriate mental health services within the SWSLHD. In negotiation with SWSLHD, to undertake appropriate further education to develop the necessary competencies of a Mental Health Professional. 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. In this role being an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person is a genuine occupational requirement. Tell us about your mob and connection to culture? Willingness and ability to complete further education in Mental Health or relevant qualification e.g., Certificate IV Mental Health; Bachelor of Health Science (Mental Health) qualification at Charles Sturt University or an equivalent clinical qualification negotiated and approved by the Mental Health Service. Describe how you have provided culturally safe and recovery‑oriented mental health support to Aboriginal individuals and families. In your response, please include examples of how you incorporated cultural perspectives into clinical practice, collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, and ensured alignment with relevant legislation such as the NSW Mental Health Act 2007. How have you engaged with Aboriginal communities and stakeholders to promote mental health awareness and improve access to culturally appropriate services? Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's licence (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class licence from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class licence within three months of appointment. Learner's licences are not permitted. Need more information? Click here for the Position Description Find out more about applying for this position 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. Equal Opportunity and Child Safe Culture 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. 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