Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2 ($149,408.11 - $152,392.73) /Occupational Therapist Lvl 4 ($131,585 - $134,775) /Senior Psych $128933-$139,712 /Social Worker Lvl 4 ($131,585 -$134,775)
Remuneration: dependent on position classification
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ692395

Applications closed: 28 September 2026 ar 11:59pm AEST

Position Title: Aboriginal Mental Health Care Navigator (Community Transitions Team) (Multi Disc - CNC2/OT4/SW4/Psych) Sydney West/Metro and Justice Health Olympic Park - PFT

*This is a dedicated Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander position. Applicants must be able to prove Aboriginal descent through parentage, identification as being an Aboriginal person and being accepted in the community as such. Exemption is claimed under Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act. JH&FMHN; deems it appropriate to seek confirmation of Aboriginal status from applicants applying for Aboriginal identified positions or targeted positions either during the interview process or prior to commencement of the position.

For more information on cultural support contact Daniel Morrison on and on 0439 954 992.

If you are passionate about delivering healthcare with the greatest impact, then come and join us at the Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network (JHFMHN). We are Just the Place to grow your career and be part of a valued team delivering care where it's needed most!

Be part of a supportive workplace, where you can apply your skills to address complex healthcare needs while broadening your treatment capabilities to maximise patient outcomes.

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The Role

The Aboriginal Mental Health Care Navigator optimises health and justice outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who come into contact with the criminal justice system. The role ensures systems and processes are established between Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network (Justice Health NSW) custodial and community mental health services and other key services (including non-government, primary care, social support, justice and drug and alcohol services) to ensure appropriate access to mental health care and support for Aboriginal people with serious and enduring mental health needs as they transition into and out of custody.

The Care Navigator also plays a prominent role as one of the key health liaison points for the Walama List Program.



The Care Navigator attends the Walama List every month and provides verbal reports on patient progress and community services engaged. The Care Navigator also plays an essential role in assisting Walama participants to access necessary physical and mental health care during their time in custody.

The Aboriginal Mental Health Care Navigator works in the Community Transitions Team and independently and autonomously provides assertive and holistic support to people presenting with a range of clinical risks and forensic needs as they transition from custody into the community. The Care Navigator will support the three clinical teams in the NSW Community Forensic Mental Health Services in the development of culturally informed assessment and treatment approaches, and ensure the social, cultural and historical contexts are appreciated and reflected in the way mental health services are offered. The Care Navigator will also ensure mental health care builds on the strengths, resources and knowledge of Aboriginal consumers. The Care Navigator will be responsible for supporting the broader mental health system (including Community Managed Organisations) to increase their capacity to work with Aboriginal people, families and communities in a culturally safe manner.

Essential Requirements:

This is an identified Aboriginal Health position. Applicants must be a person of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent. An applicant's race is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under section 14 of the Antidiscrimination Act 1977 NSW. Aboriginal applicants must demonstrate Aboriginality in addition to addressing the selection criteria. * Bachelor degree or higher level relative to role (including Bachelor Health Science (Mental Health) for Djirruwang Program graduates)

· For Allied Health staff - Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) for occupational therapy or psychology professions, or eligibility for membership of Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) for social work. Minimum of five years full time equivalent post qualification experience, with at least two years full time equivalent experience in the field of mental health.




· For Nursing staff - current unrestricted authority to practice as a registered nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and who has at least five years full time equivalent post registration experience, with at least three years' fulltime equivalent experience in mental health and approved post registration tertiary qualification in mental health. Possesses the attributes to undertake and meet the Domains and Functions of Clinical Nurse Consultant - Grade 2 as per IB2017_002. The Clinical Nurse Consultant practices in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia Qualified Standards, including Nurses Standards for Practice, Code of ethics for Nurses and Code of Professional Conduct for Nurses to deliver professional, competent care in line with public expectations.

You must take all reasonable care for yourself and others and comply with any reasonable instruction, policies and procedures relating to work health safety and wellbeing.

Salary and Benefits

Your annual salary plus superannuation is just the beginning. You will also have access to a number of benefits:

· Additional allowances and salary packaging options.

· Fitness Passport (if eligible).

· 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.

We're working with JobAccess and the National Disability Recruitment Coordinator (NDRC) to remove barriers in our recruitment process and build a more inclusive workplace. If you require any adjustments to take part in this recruitment process, we're happy to discuss them with you.

READY TO APPLY?

The first step is to submit your resume and answers to the following targeted questions: * Applicants must be a person of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent. An applicant's race is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under section 14 of the Antidiscrimination Act 1977 NSW. Aboriginal applicants must demonstrate Aboriginality in addition to addressing the selection criteria below.

- Can you share an example where you provided leadership on culturally safe and appropriate clinical practices in a mental health setting? What was the outcome?
- How do you approach complex clinical situations involving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use issues?

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Applications Close: 28 September 2026 at 11:59pm AEST

📌 Aboriginal Mental Health Care Navigator (Community Transitions Team) (Multi Disc///Psych) Sydney West/Metro and Justice Health Olympic Park - PFT
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