? Make a meaningful difference in the lives of people experiencing complex mental health challenges.

? Join a collaborative, multidisciplinary team championing recovery-oriented care.

? Grow your career while delivering creative, community-based mental health services.

Build recovery, empower lives and deliver person-centred mental health care in a diverse Western Sydney community.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 1 / 2, Psychologist, Social Worker Level 1 / 2

Remuneration: Dependent on Qualifications

Hours Per Week: 38

Location: Merrylands and Auburn community health centre

Where you'll be working

Join Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) at Auburn and Merrylands Community Health Centres, modern, integrated healthcare hubs bringing quality care closer to home. Be part of a progressive mental health service committed to innovation, collaboration and improving outcomes for people living with severe and persistent mental illness.

Working across a culturally diverse community, you'll join a supportive, multidisciplinary team providing coordinated, recovery-focused care beyond traditional hospital settings.

What makes this an exciting opportunity?

- Be part of a dynamic community mental health service supporting consumers across Auburn, Blacktown and surrounding local government areas.
- Work alongside passionate mental health professionals and partner with consumers, families, carers and community organisations.
- Deliver holistic care within a collaborative Recovery Model that recognises each person's individual strengths, needs and goals.
- Contribute to service innovation, continuous improvement and the development of high-quality mental health care.
- Work Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm, with potential for future flexible service delivery across seven days.

What You'll Be Doing As a Mental Health Clinician, you'll play an important role in supporting people with severe and persistent mental illness and complex psychosocial needs throughout their recovery journey.



Drawing on your clinical expertise, you'll deliver comprehensive assessments, therapeutic interventions and coordinated care that promote independence, wellbeing and meaningful participation in the community.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

- Conduct mental health triage, assessments and evidence-informed psychological, family and therapeutic interventions tailored to individual needs.
- Develop, implement and review personalised care plans in partnership with consumers, carers and multidisciplinary team members.
- Work closely with hospitals, GPs, community services, government agencies and non-government organisations to ensure seamless care and continuity of support.
- Promote consumer rights, choice and participation while addressing barriers, stigma and challenges that may affect recovery.
- Contribute to clinical reviews, supervision, service development, quality improvement initiatives and ongoing professional learning.

Make a difference with Western Sydney Local Health District At WSLHD, you'll have the opportunity to grow professionally, collaborate with experienced clinicians and help shape the future of community mental health care. Join us in delivering care that empowers people, strengthens communities and makes a lasting difference. Apply today and take the next step in your mental health career with Western Sydney Local Health District.

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

Qualification: Relevant tertiary qualifications as a Psychologist, or Occupational Therapist or Social Worker.

Registration:



Demonstrated full registration with AHPRA as a Psychologist, or Occupational Therapist OR for Social Workers, eligibility to be a member of the AASW

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: REQ698703

Applications Close: 16th November 2026

Need more information ?

- Find out more about applying for this position.
- Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.
- Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
- For inquiries about the role, contact Madhu Bhardwaj on [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

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