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Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (contract from 2 August 2026 until 31 January 2027)
Location: Goulburn
Position Classification: Dependent on qualifications
Remuneration:
Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2: $73.16 - $74.62 per hour
Senior Psychologist: $62.53 - $67.75 per hour
Clinical Psychologist: $57.30 - $69.84 per hour
Occupational Therapist Level 5: $68.53 - $70.20 per hour
Social Worker Level 5: $68.53 - $70.20 per hour
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ675020
Applications Close: 10 July 2026
Interview Details: Scheduled within 10 days of closing

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What you'll be doing
Work collaboratively with existing health services, regional hospitals and emergency services agencies in the disaster planning, response and recovery phases.
Work within a stepped care framework in collaboration with general practitioners, allied health professionals, schools, public mental health services, and private psychologists and psychiatrists.
Work closely with local government and non-government disaster recovery partners to build capacity and ensure people are able to access the right level of mental health care for their individual needs.

The objectives of the program are to:

- ensure that disaster affected individuals can access appropriate and timely clinical services to deal with mental health needs arising from disasters
- target vulnerable population groups across the region
- ensure emergency services staff and volunteers can access appropriate and timely clinical services to deal with mental health needs arising from disasters.

Build capacity and and develop pathways for transfer of care for consumers requiring ongoing mental health treatment and care.

Selection Criteria

1. Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) with a minimum of 5 years' full time equivalent, post registration experience and at least 3 years' full time equivalent experience in the mental health field and post graduate qualifications in mental health nursing or area relevant to the clinical specialty, or Senior Allied Health Occupational Therapist, Social Worker,



Senior Psychologist or Clinical Psychologist registered with or eligible for registration with APHRA or eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers with a minimum of 5 years' full time equivalent, post graduate experience and at least 3 years' full time equivalent experience in the mental health field.
2. Demonstrated expertise and advanced practice skills with the ability to provide an expert consultancy and clinical service for people experiencing mental health problems as a result of bushfires or disaster.
3. Demonstrated organisational skills and ability to work autonomously with a broad scope, and to manage a demanding workload with competing priorities.
4. Demonstrated ability to foster teamwork and interagency collaboration to support coordinated and integrated mental health services within a stepped care model.
5. Demonstrated experience in clinical service planning and ability to work within an interagency framework to contribute to service development, including developing innovative responses to unique needs.
6. Demonstrated advanced communication and interpersonal skills across a variety of mediums including effective negotiation skills with a range of stakeholders and proven application of practice development frameworks to improve clinical practice.
7. Evidence of a 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

We look forward to learning more about you and what you can bring to our team

Information for applicants
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. The site provides guidance, resources,



and tools to help applicants confidently apply for roles and build meaningful careers in health.

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive 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. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

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. For more information, click here.

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 ***************@health.nsw.gov.au 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, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a Current Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. For more information, please see www.immi.gov.au

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For role related queries or questions contact Lola Erinle on ***********@health.nsw.gov.au or phone: 0439 887 ***

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