Aboriginal Court Liaison Officer

Aboriginal Court Liaison Officer (Mental Health Clinician) - PFT - Justice Health and Olympic Park - Statewide Community and Court Liaison Service NSW Health Sydney Olympic Park, New South Wales, Australia Employment Type Permanent Full Time Position Classification and Remuneration Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2 ($135,826.03 - $138,534.10) Clinical Psychologist ($122,881 - $128,653) Occupational Therapist Level 4 ($121,658 - $124,607) Social Worker Level 4 ($121,658 - $124,607) Hours Per Week 38 Requisition ID REQ Applications Close 8 December 2025 at 11:59pm AEDT The Role The Aboriginal Court Liaison Officer is an integral member within the Statewide Community and Court Liaison Service (SCCLS). The SCCLS aims to assist court magistrates with diverting mentally ill, disordered and/or cognitively impaired individuals from the courts into community-based treatment. The role involves assisting with the diversion of defendants suspected of having a mental illness, mental disorder or cognitive impairment from the Criminal Justice System (Court and Correctional Centres) into community mental health care. It focuses on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people by assessing unmet needs and risks, linking them with culturally appropriate care, and providing follow‑up support to improve the likelihood of successful diversion to community‑based mental health care. As an Aboriginal‑identified position, the officer provides education, cultural expertise, advice and input into care, management and diversion of Aboriginal clients accessing SCCLS. The position aims to ensure SCCLS delivers culturally appropriate and safe mental health care to Aboriginal clients, working collaboratively with SCCLS clinicians and psychiatrists to achieve the best diversion outcomes. Essential Requirements This is an identified Aboriginal Mental Health position. Applicants must be a person of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent,demonstrating Aboriginality in addition to addressing the selection criteria. Preferably five years full‑time equivalent post‑registration clinical experience with at least three full‑time equivalent in an acute mental health setting. Must hold a current NSW Driver Licence and be willing to travel as and when required. You must take all reasonable care for yourself and others and comply with any reasonable instruction, policies and procedures relating to work health and safety and wellbeing. Djirruwang Program graduates Bachelor Degree or higher level relative to role (including Bachelor Health Science (Mental Health) for Djirruwang Program graduates). Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2 Current authority to practice as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia. Current full registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Must hold a post‑graduate qualification in mental health. Occupational Therapist Level 4 Must hold qualifications recognised for registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia. Must hold general registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia. Accredited Counsellor qualification Counsellor Level 4 Minimum four‑year full‑time equivalent sequence of study via either pathway A or B and hold membership or demonstrate eligibility for listing on the Australian Register of Counsellors & Psychotherapists (ARCAP). Pathway A: Minimum three‑year bachelor‑level accredited degree in a health‑related discipline and minimum two years full‑time equivalent post‑graduate higher degree study in counselling via a PACFA or ACA accredited course. Pathway B: Minimum three‑year Bachelor of Counselling degree via a PACFA or ACA‑accredited higher degree course and minimum one‑year full‑time equivalent post‑graduate higher degree study in counselling via a PACFA or ACA accredited course. Senior Psychologist and Clinical/Forensic Psychologist Minimum of a four‑year accredited psychology degree and hold general registration with Psychology Board of Australia under AHPRA. Forensic/Clinical Psychologist – Master’s degree or higher in forensic or clinical psychology accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council and holds full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia (AHPRA) with forensic or clinical area of practice endorsement. Approved or eligible for approval as a Psychology Board of Australia approved supervisor. Social Worker Level 4 Minimum Bachelor's degree in social work which provides eligibility for membership of the Australian Association. Salary And Benefits Additional allowances that may apply. Fitness Passport (if eligible) and salary packaging options. Genuine career progression and skill‑set development. Support from an enthusiastic and invested team of managers and colleagues. Diversity and Inclusivity \We are an equal‑opportunity employer. We employ all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, and people with disability. Ready To Apply? Five years clinical experience, including three years in an acute mental health setting with post‑graduate qualifications in mental health. Proven advanced mental health assessment, risk assessment and diagnostic interviews skills and a working knowledge of the NSW Mental Health Legislation. Proven clinical leadership skills including highly developed negotiation, problem‑solving skills and advanced written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills. Need more information? Click here for the Position Description. Find out more about applying for this position. For role related queries or questions contact Carolynn Dixon on #J-18808-Ljbffr