Aboriginal Mental Health Clinician

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time | Location: Goulburn | Position Classification: Mental Health Professionals | Hours Per Week: 38 | Remuneration: Counsellor Level 1 / 2 – $70,944 – $101,211 per annum | Occupational Therapist Level 1/ 2 – $70,944 – $101,211 per annum | Psychologist – $74,742 – $109,397 per annum | Registered Nurse – $70,049 – $98,351 per annum | Social Worker Level 1/ 2 – $70,944 – $101,211 per annum About the Service Aboriginal Health Worker – Champion Culturally Safe Care in Our Community. At Southern our Aboriginal Health Workers play a vital role in bridging cultural connections, advocating for patients, and delivering culturally safe health services across our rural community. Join us to help improve health outcomes and strengthen community wellbeing. Make a meaningful difference by supporting your community’s health and cultural wellbeing. Support for Applicants for this position may qualify for the NSW Health Rural Health Workforce Incentives Scheme (RHWIS) Working within SNSWLHD Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero Salary packaging options Health and wellbeing benefits including Fitness Passport, and annual influenza vaccinations A team that values your expertise, invests in your development and supports your lifestyle Moving to the area? Visit The Welcome Experience NSW Government What you’ll be doing The Aboriginal Mental Health Clinician provides recovery focused, person-centred and culturally competent services including assessment, care coordination, intervention, liaison, advocacy and review as a part of the multidisciplinary team for both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people who are referred to the service with a mental illness, distress and/or risk issues. Selection Criteria Must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent and have demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures with established links with the local Aboriginal community. Tertiary qualification Bachelor Health Science (Mental Health), or qualifications and current registration with AHPRA for Registered Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, or eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers for Social Workers. Demonstrated ability to provide high quality, safe and connected care to consumers and their families in a person-centred and holistic manner that promotes self-determination and in context of the principles of mental health rehabilitation, recovery framework and a strengths based approach. Demonstrated high level communication skills with the ability to engage and collaborate with consumers, their families and carers and other stakeholders. High level computer skills including accuracy and demonstrated knowledge of Electronic Medical Record Programs, Microsoft Office Programs including Skype for business. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the Mental Health & Alcohol and other drugs strategic directions in service provision, including those related to Aboriginal People and their communities. Knowledge and understanding of the legislation and policies relating to Mental Health care provision, including the Mental Health Act 2007. Current unrestricted drivers’ licence and the ability to maintain. Ability and willingness to drive/travel as the role requires. This may involve driving long distances and overnight stays. Information for applicants At Southern NSW Local Health District, we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated, inclusion is part of everyday practice, and our people are supported to succeed. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ people, and others who bring diverse experiences and perspectives to our workforce. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Applications close 4 January 2026. Interview details: scheduled within 10 days of closing. #J-18808-Ljbffr