? Make a meaningful difference in the recovery journeys of people living with complex mental health needs ? Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and community partners to deliver person-centred care ? Enjoy a convenient Castle Hill location close to the Metro and free street parking Deliver evidence-informed mental health nursing, comprehensive assessments and coordinated care for people with severe and persistent mental illness. Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to 22nd August 2027) Position Classification: Registered Nurse Remuneration: $41.22
- $57.88 per hour Hours Per Week: 38

Location:
The Hills Community Health Centre, Castle Hill Where you'll be working Join Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) Mental Health Services at Hills Community Health Centre (CHC), Castle Hill, and help shape better mental health outcomes for individuals, families and the wider community. WSLHD delivers high-quality healthcare across Western Sydney, with a solid commitment to innovation, collaboration and equitable access to care. Located in a welcoming residential area, Hills CHC brings community-based health services together to support integrated, accessible and connected care.
• Work alongside early childhood, drug and alcohol, counselling and primary health services in a connected community setting.
• Collaborate with non-government organisations (NGOs), government agencies and other health providers to improve continuity of care.
• Contribute to a multidisciplinary team committed to person-centred practice, consumer empowerment and meaningful recovery.
• Support people across Western Sydney Local Health District, including Auburn, Blacktown and surrounding local government areas.
• Enjoy a convenient Castle Hill location close to Metro services and free street parking nearby. What You'll Be Doing As a Mental Health Clinician – Registered Nurse, you’ll provide recovery-oriented,



person-centred mental health care to people living with chronic and persistent mental illness and complex psychosocial needs. Applying a whole-person and life-course approach, you’ll work collaboratively with consumers, their families, carers and service providers to promote recovery, independence and improved wellbeing.
• Conduct mental health triage and comprehensive assessments, identify risks and develop individualised care plans in partnership with consumers, carers and other providers.
• Deliver and coordinate ongoing treatment, psychological and family interventions within your scope of practice, and discharge planning to support continuity of care.
• Empower consumers through shared decision-making, advocacy and connections to GPs, community agencies, NGOs and other relevant health services.
• Work with multidisciplinary colleagues, inpatient units and external agencies, including government and emergency services, to coordinate responsive and effective care. Make a difference with WSLHD Bring your clinical expertise, compassion and commitment to recovery-oriented care to a service where collaboration and consumer wellbeing matter. Join Western Sydney Local Health District and help create better health outcomes for individuals, families and communities.

How To Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date. Essential Requirements Registration: Demonstrated full registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse Selection Criteria




• Demonstrated skills in mental health and discipline specific assessments and interventions and experience working with people with severe and persistent mental illness.
• Demonstrated understanding and ability to work within experience working in a team and/or knowledge of the principles that guide service delivery within this model of practice
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate meaningfully with consumers and carers with a commitment and understanding of recovery principles in mental health service provision.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of NSW Mental Health Act, 2007.
• Demonstrated excellent communication skills including verbal, written, and good interpersonal skills.
• Computer competence and literacy including the use of database systems.
• Current Drivers Licence valid within Australia Requisition ID: REQ692573 Applications Close: 10th November 2026 Need more information ?
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• Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.
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about the role
, contact Skye Freeman on 02 8853 4555 or Skye.
[email protected] 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 https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ . Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or a period not shorter than the duration of the advertised position.

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