Aboriginal Mental Health Clinician

Aboriginal Mental Health Clinician - Enhancing Community Mental Health - Goulburn - Incentives Offered Join to apply for the Aboriginal Mental Health Clinician - Enhancing Community Mental Health - Goulburn - Incentives Offered role at Southern NSW Local Health District . Position Details This position qualifies for the NSW Health Rural Incentive scheme with a value of up to $5000. Employment Type: Permanent Full Time Location: Goulburn Position Classification: Mental Health Professionals 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 Hours Per Week: 38 Requisition ID: REQ Applications Close: 4 January 2026 Interview Details: Scheduled within 10 days of closing About The Service Aboriginal Health Worker – Champion Culturally Safe Care in Our Community. Are you passionate about supporting the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples? 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 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 Responsibilities The Aboriginal Mental Health Clinician provides recovery focused, person centred and culturally competent services including assessment, care coordination, intervention, liaison, advocacy and review as 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 demonstrate 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 and carers 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 driver’s licence and the ability to maintain, with willingness to drive/travel as the role requires, including long distances and overnight stays. Additional Information Southern NSW Local Health District is committed to closing the gap in health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. As part of this commitment, the Stepping Up website has been developed to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants through the NSW Health recruitment process. This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy. Southern NSW 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. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare and well‑being of children and young people. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 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. Please contact for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier‑free application process. To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. For role related queries or questions contact Robert Adams on / or email Apply Need more information? Click here for the Position Description. Find out more about applying for this position. #J-18808-Ljbffr