Remuneration:$131,585 - $152,392.73 Per Annum + 12% Super + Salary Packaging
Employment Type:PermanentFull Time
Position Classification:Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2, Clinical Psychologist, Counsellor Level 4, Occupational Therapist Level 4, Social Worker Level 4
Hours Per Week:38
Location: Tamworth | Armidale | Moree
Requisition ID:REQ702623
Applications Close:Thursday 19th November 2026

This is a position identified for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people on the basis of a genuine occupational qualification under section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criteria.

About the Role

Join a dedicated team delivering mental health assessment and brief intervention to children, young people, and their families through home visits and assertive outreach. Working within a bio-psycho-social-cultural framework, you will provide culturally safe, trauma-informed care navigation and support to enhance mental health, social, and emotional wellbeing.

You’ll be well supported in your role by the Aboriginal Mental Health Workforce, along with access to the Children and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) education framework, Ministry of Health training and networks, and other relevant professional development opportunities. Safeguards is committed to your ongoing growth through personalised learning plans, a comprehensive orientation program, and regular individual and group supervision to strengthen culturally responsive practice.

Where You’ll Be Working





You’ll be part of a supportive and compassionate team delivering assertive outreach services to children, young people, and their families. We are committed to providing family-centred, culturally safe care that respects the unique backgrounds, values, and experiences of every child and family. Collaboration, kindness, and empathy are at the heart of everything we do.

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 environment

Ongoing career 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

- This position is identified for Aboriginal people and exemption is claimed under 14d of the Anti Discrimination Act 1977.
- Appropriate tertiary qualifications, professional registration/membership as applicable.




- Must hold a qualification in one of the following: Clinical Psychology, Social Work, Counsellor (Degree in Bachelor of Health Science Mental Health, Djirruwang Program), Occupational Therapy which provides eligibility or membership of the relevant professional association / provisional or general registration through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
- For Nursing, current unrestricted registration with AHPRA & meet the requirement for Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2, hold required post graduate qualifications in the specialty field and meet the experience requirements for appointment under the NSW Public Health System Nurses' & Midwives' State Award.
- Current unrestricted NSW Drivers Licence and ability to travel for work purposes.

You are passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of children, young people and their families, bringing a compassionate, trauma-informed and holistic approach to care.

You foster strong, collaborative partnerships with children, families, communities and colleagues, embracing culturally safe, respectful and person-centred practice to achieve meaningful outcomes.

You are committed to empowering those you support through inclusive, individualised care that recognises their strengths, respects their experiences and promotes lasting positive change.

Bring your dedication, professionalism, and heart for healthcare to our team - we can’t wait to hear from you

- An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or p

📌 Safeguards Mental Health Response Team Senior Clinician (Tamworth)
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