Make a meaningful difference to the mental health and wellbeing of older people

Join a collaborative multidisciplinary team delivering recovery-focused care

Grow your career in a modern teaching hospital within a diverse community

Assess, coordinate and deliver recovery-focused mental health care for older people across the Blacktown community.

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 1 / 2, Psychologist, Registered Nurse, Social Worker Level 1 / 2
Remuneration: Dependent on Qualifications
Hours Per Week: 23
Location: Blacktown

Where you'll be working

Join Older People’s Mental Health (OPMH) at Blacktown Hospital, supporting older people experiencing mental illness, dementia and complex behavioural needs across the Blacktown local government area. You’ll work alongside a multidisciplinary team in a service that values person-centred care, professional development and meaningful outcomes for consumers, carers and the wider community.

- Work within a modern, state-of-the-art teaching hospital designed to support exceptional patient care and staff experience.
- Enjoy dedicated outdoor staff spaces and landscaped gardens that provide opportunities to recharge during your day.
- Be part of a rapidly growing and culturally diverse community, supporting people with varied backgrounds and complex needs.
- Benefit from a teaching environment with opportunities to contribute to student education, clinical learning and professional development.
- Enjoy convenient access to Westpoint shopping centre, Blacktown train station and a range of parking options.

What you'll be doing

As an OPMH Mental Health Clinician, you’ll provide holistic, evidence-based mental health care that helps older people achieve their recovery goals,



maintain independence and live meaningful lives in the community.

- Complete comprehensive mental health assessments and develop, implement and review collaborative, recovery-focused care plans.
- Build therapeutic relationships with consumers, carers and families while coordinating care with multidisciplinary teams, GPs, hospitals and community providers.
- Deliver evidence-based interventions including counselling, education, therapeutic support, medication management and care coordination.
- Identify and respond to clinical risk and changes in presentation, including supporting consumers during acute phases of illness and escalating care when required.
- Apply your skilled expertise to promote healthy ageing, independence and quality of life while contributing to education, supervision, research and continuous improvement.

Ready to make a difference?

Join Western Sydney Local Health District and bring your expertise, compassion and commitment to a team where your work has a genuine impact on the lives of older people and their families.

Essential Requirements:

Qualification: Registered Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Psychologist or Social Worker
Registration: Full registration with AHPRA as Registered Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Psychologist or Social Worker eligible for membership of AASW

Selection Criteria:

1.



Significant clinical experience in the field of aged care and/or mental health.
2. Experience and ability to conduct comprehensive mental health assessments, including risk assessments, and to develop and implement care plans and interventions in collaboration with consumers and carers.
3. Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills
4. Highly-developed interpersonal skills with an ability to effectively develop a therapeutic relationship with consumers and carers from diverse backgrounds.
5. Demonstrated ability to work effectively both as a member of a multidisciplinary team and independently.
6. An understanding of recovery models in mental health and the ability to implement these within clinical practice.
7. An understanding of the NSW Mental Health Act (2007) and the Guardianship Act (1987).
8. Current Drivers Licence valid within Australia.

Requisition ID: REQ
Applications Close: 14th September 2026

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit

Blacktown hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a managed waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Blacktown Hospital. This does not apply to staff with a disability parking permit.

Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

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📌 Mental Health Clinician (Sydney)
🏢 Western Sydney Local Health District
📍 Sydney