Job Description

Build your experience in specialist forensic mental health care

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Help patients achieve recovery goals through meaningful therapeutic support

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Join a recent service and help shape care from day one

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Support recovery, rehabilitation and therapeutic care for forensic mental health patients within a new specialist inpatient service.

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Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
n Position Classification: Allied Health Assistant
n Remuneration: $65,704.29 - $74,286.63 per annum
n Hours Per Week:38
n Location: Blacktown

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Where you'll be working

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Be part of the new 20-bed Low Secure Forensic Mental Health Inpatient Unit at Budyari Gamada, Blacktown Hospital, opening 13 October 2026. This is a unique opportunity to join a contemporary service from the beginning and contribute to its culture, model of care and patient experience.

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You'll work within a supportive multidisciplinary environment committed to delivering safe, trauma-informed, recovery-oriented and evidence-based care.

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- Join a new specialist forensic mental health service within Western Sydney Local Health District.
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- Work collaboratively with Allied Health professionals, nursing staff and the broader multidisciplinary team.
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- Support patients with complex needs throughout their treatment and rehabilitation journey.
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- Contribute to a culture focused on consumer-centred care, education, research and innovation.
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- Work as part of the broader Forensic Mental Health Network, supporting continuity of care across NSW.
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What you'll be doing

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As an Allied Health Assistant, you'll play an important role in supporting the delivery of Allied Health services to forensic mental health patients under the direct and indirect supervision of Allied Health professionals. You'll combine therapeutic, rehabilitation and operational support to promote recovery and positive patient outcomes.

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- Facilitate and support psycho-educational groups, therapeutic activities and 1:1 interventions under supervision.
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- Support patients to work towards their recovery and rehabilitation goals, including supervised community access and appointments.
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- Assist with therapeutic assessments, interventions, group programs, escorts and travel training.
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- Contribute to the safe and effective operation of the inpatient unit, including patient monitoring, observations and ward-based activities.
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- Complete clinical documentation, data collection and administrative duties while maintaining your professional development and participating in supervision and training.
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Ready to make a difference?

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Join NSW Health and be part of a team shaping the future of forensic mental health care in Western Sydney. Bring your skills, compassion and commitment to recovery and help create positive experiences and outcomes for people with complex mental health needs.

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Requisition ID: REQ690115
n Applications Close:17th September 2026

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Need more information?

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- Find out more about applying for this position.
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- Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.
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- Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
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- For inquiries about the role, contact Anastasiya Goura on 0448 476 774 or [email protected]
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People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

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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 https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/.

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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.

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

📌 Allied Health Assistant - Forensic Mental Health (New South Wales)
🏢 Western Sydney Local Health District
📍 New South Wales