? Make a difference through recovery-focused, person-centred mental health care

? Deliver innovative crisis support and hospital-alternative care in the community

? Join a team-oriented multidisciplinary team empowering people on their recovery journey

Use your mental health nursing expertise to deliver crisis intervention, home treatment and recovery-focused care that helps people thrive in their community.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Registered Nurse

Remuneration: $81,748.16 - $114,771.98 per annum

Hours Per Week: 38

Location: Jeffrey House, Parramatta

Where you'll be working

Join Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) Mental Health Services at Parramatta Community Health Centre (Jeffrey House), a dynamic community-based service delivering innovative and comprehensive mental health care across Western Sydney.

Jeffrey House brings together a diverse range of specialist services, including the Community Acute Care Team, Integrated Community Health (ICH), Drug and Alcohol (D&A;), Community Mental Health, Homeless Outreach and Clinical Care teams.

You'll be part of a service committed to collaboration, respect, empowerment and quality, working alongside passionate health professionals to deliver accessible, responsive and recovery-oriented care.

- Work within a diverse community mental health setting supporting consumers across Auburn, Blacktown and the wider Western Sydney region.

- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary network of mental health clinicians and community partners.

- Contribute to a service providing primary, secondary and tertiary mental health care.

- Be part of a team focused on innovative models of care, early intervention and keeping people well in their communities.

What you'll be doing

As a Mental Health Clinician within the Community Acute Care Team, you'll provide short-term, intensive crisis resolution and home-based treatment for people experiencing severe and persistent mental illness. You will play a pivotal role in supporting consumers through acute episodes, offering a least restrictive alternative to hospital admission wherever clinically appropriate.

Working collaboratively with consumers, families, carers and other service providers,



you'll deliver evidence-based interventions that promote recovery, independence and improved quality of life.

In this rewarding role, you will:

- Undertake comprehensive mental health and physical health assessments, provide crisis resolution and deliver short-term home treatment tailored to individual needs.

- Engage consumers, families and carers through respectful, collaborative and recovery-oriented practice, promoting choice, self-advocacy and empowerment.

- Develop, implement and regularly review care plans, connecting consumers with GPs, community organisations, non-government services and other health providers.

- Maintain accurate clinical documentation, participate in clinical reviews, professional supervision and ongoing education, and contribute to evidence-based practice.

- Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to identify opportunities for quality improvement, service development and better consumer outcomes.

Make a difference with Western Sydney Local Health District

At WSLHD, you'll have the prospect to make a meaningful difference in people's lives, work alongside dedicated professionals and contribute to a healthcare service that values collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement.

Take the next step in your mental health nursing career. Apply today and help shape better mental health outcomes for the Western Sydney community.

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: Degree in Nursing

Registration: Full Registration with APHRA

Selection Criteria:

1. Experience and clinical skills in community mental health triage, comprehensive assessments, including risk and safety planning as well as experience in provision of cooperative care and discharge planning.

2.



Understanding of Mental Health/ Psychiatry service/ crisis work and ability to work with in a demanding crisis/acute management service.

3. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with consumers/carers/families and has experience working with families who are coping with Mental Health Illness.

4. Highly developed interpersonal communications skills, effective verbal, written and negotiation skills and intermediate computer skills. including the use of database systems.

5. Experience and knowledge in acute mental health intervention, early intervention, and CALD issues.

6. Understanding of the recovery philosophy and trauma informed care in Mental Health with the ability to implement these in clinical practice.

7. Understanding of NSW Mental Health Act (2007).

8. Current Drivers Licence valid within Australia and willing to use it for work purpose.

Requisition ID: REQ700652

Applications Close: 17th 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 Suman Chhetri 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.

This is an Aboriginal Targeted position in accordance with section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW). Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply, and preference will be given to a suitably qualified Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicant.

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: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

📌 Mental Health Clinician - Registered Nurse (Australia)
🏢 NSW Health
📍 Australia