Elevate your impact as a Mental Health Professional, delivering expert, person-centred care within a collaborative team while enjoying a supportive environment, professional growth and a 9-day fortnight.

Remuneration: $79,419 - $122,465 Per Annum (dependent on qualifications) + 12% Super + Salary Packaging

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until June 2027

Position Classification: Counsellor Lvl 1, Counsellor Lvl 2, Dietitian Lvl 1, Dietitian Lvl 2, Occupational Therapist Lvl 1, Occupational Therapist Lvl 2, Psychologist, Registered Nurse, Social Worker Lvl 1/2

Hours Per Week: 38

Location: James Fletcher Hospital

Requisition ID: REQ

Applications Close: Tuesday 13th October 2026

About the Role

As a Mental Health Qualified, you’ll provide high-quality clinical care to clients and their families/carers, using your expertise to support positive health outcomes and deliver care that is responsive to individual needs.

Working within the energetic Newcastle Community Mental Health Service, you’ll be part of a dedicated multidisciplinary team where collaboration, clinical excellence and person-centred care are at the heart of what we do. The role offers the opportunity to work confidently both independently and alongside a diverse team of professionals, contributing your clinical expertise to a busy and rewarding mental health environment.

Reporting to the HSM2 Team Manager, you’ll be supported from day one through an exceptional orientation program designed to help you settle into the service and build confidence in your role. Ongoing clinical supervision, education and professional development are strongly supported, providing a comprehensive framework to strengthen your practice and continue your career growth.

Enjoy a 9-day fortnight while making a meaningful difference through a career that combines clinical variety, professional development and genuine connection with the Newcastle community.

Where You’ll Be Working

Located within the historic James Fletcher Hospital site,



Newcastle Community Mental Health Service is a dedicated service committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred mental health care to the Newcastle community.

Join a dynamic and collaborative multidisciplinary team where your expertise as a Mental Health Professional will be valued and supported. Our service fosters a culture of teamwork, innovation and continuous learning, creating an environment where both staff and clients are supported to thrive.

Be part of a team where collaboration, clinical excellence and a genuine commitment to better mental health outcomes come together.

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:

- Supportive and collaborative team setting
- Ongoing professional development opportunities across the administrative network
- Career progression opportunities within NSW Health
- Annual leave and paid parental leave for eligible employees
- Salary packaging options to increase take-home pay
- Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support wellbeing

Essential Requirements

- Must hold a qualification in one of the following: Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Nursing, Social Work, Counsellor (Degree in Bachelor of Health Science Mental Health, Djirruwang Program), Nutrition,



and Dietetics which provides eligibility or membership of the relevant professional association / provisional or general registration through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
- Eligibility to drive in NSW and interstate and the willingness to travel in the course of employment.

Additional information

- An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.
- Hunter New England Health 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 Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. 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 for confidential support.
- 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.

For role related queries or questions contact Adam Heuston on

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📌 Mental Health Professional (Newcastle City Council)
🏢 Hunter New England Health
📍 Newcastle City Council