Lead acute mental health care in a senior clinical role, mentor others, and make a real impact

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until September 2027

Position Classification: Health Clinician Level 3, Clinical Nurse Specialist 2, Clinical Psychologist, Counsellor Level 3, Occupational Therapist Level 3, Social Worker Level 3, Dietitian Level 3.

Remuneration: $118,162 - $144,021 (depending on qualifications) + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ690894

Location: James Fletcher Campus

Applications Close: Sunday, 18th October 2026

About the Role | Health Clinician Level 3

Mental Health Intake Services is a multidisciplinary team with 3 primary streams:

- Mental Health Line, a phone-based specialist triage and referral service
- NMHEC-RAP, a telehealth mental health assessment service that provides mental health assessment to remote emergency departments.
- MH First Responder, an award wining telehealth triage service, facilitated in partnership with Police and Ambulance.

Additionally, the position provides clinical support and leadership to the clinical team to support service delivery.

The Opportunity

This is an exciting secondment opportunity for current staff at HNE Mental Health. The position sits within HNE Mental Health Intake services which includes The Mental Health Line, Northern Mental Health Emergency Care- Rural Access Program and Mental Health First Responder.

Requirements

- Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA with relevant post-registration qualifications and at least 3 years' experience working in the clinical area of their specified post-graduate qualification,



or such other qualifications or equivalent experience deemed appropriate by the public hospital or public health organisation. OR;
- Must hold a qualification in Occupational Therapy, Psychology , Dietitian, Social Work, Counsellor (Degree in Bachelor of Health Science Mental Health, Djirruwang Program) which provides eligibility or membership of the relevant professional association / provisional or general registration through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency and proven experience in related field or a combination of both study and experience.

What We Can Offer You

At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:

- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Relocating? The Welcome Experience offers free support to help you and your family settle into your recent community.
- Proximity to shopping and other services
- Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
- 6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full time nurses)
- Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
- Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing




- Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members

Additional Information

- An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.
- Job share / part time arrangements will be considered.
- To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

Information For Applicants

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2

Stepping Up Website

Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccation against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

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📌 Mental Health Professional (New South Wales)
🏢 Hunter New England Local Health District
📍 New South Wales