? Lead specialist mental health care and make a lasting difference to older people

? Shape evidence-based practice and lead clinical excellence across multidisciplinary teams

? Join a growing service at Blacktown Hospital, with modern facilities & excellent transport links

Lead recovery-focused care, strengthen partnerships and improve mental health outcomes for older people.

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 1, Occupational Therapist Level 3, Senior Psychologist, Social Worker Level 3
Remuneration: Dependent on Qualifications
Hours Per Week: 20
Location: Blacktown

Where you'll be working
Join Older Person's Mental Health Services (OPMH), Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD), based at the modern Embark Building at Blacktown Hospital. Be part of a progressive and supportive service committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred mental health care and helping older people navigate their recovery journey.

Blacktown Hospital serves a rapidly growing and culturally diverse community, offering contemporary facilities and an workplace that supports innovation, collaboration and staff wellbeing.

You'll enjoy:

- Modern clinical facilities: Work in a state-of-the-art hospital environment designed to enhance patient care and staff experience.

- A culture of learning: Join a teaching hospital offering university students a rich and supportive learning experience.

- Staff wellbeing: Access dedicated outdoor staff spaces and landscaped gardens.

- Convenient location: Enjoy a 10-minute walk to Westpoint Shopping Centre and easy access to Blacktown train station.

- Accessible parking: Onsite parking is available for a small fee, with all-day street parking options nearby.

What you'll be doing
As a Senior Mental Health Clinician, you'll provide expert clinical leadership, specialist consultancy and direct care to older people experiencing severe and persistent mental illness. You'll play a pivotal role in managing complex clinical presentations, strengthening service delivery and driving innovative, recovery-focused practice.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Undertake comprehensive assessments, intake, triage, care planning and case management, including crisis intervention and care coordination for older people with complex mental health needs.

- Provide expert advice, lead clinical reviews and champion evidence-based,



person-centred approaches that promote recovery and improve consumer outcomes.

- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, consumers, carers and external service providers to deliver coordinated care and effective transitions between services.

- Identify workforce development needs, mentor and educate colleagues, and introduce and evaluate contemporary clinical approaches and therapeutic interventions.

- Lead quality improvement and research initiatives, contribute to service planning, and develop clinical pathways, models of care and practices that strengthen outcomes for older people.

Make a difference with Western Sydney Local Health District

Bring your expertise, compassion and leadership to a service where your contribution matters. At WSLHD, you'll have the opportunity to grow your career, collaborate with passionate professionals and help shape the future of mental health care for older people.

Apply now and help us deliver better care, better experiences and better outcomes for our 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 / Registration:
• CNC1 - Minimum 5 years fulltime equivalent post registration experience and also post registration nursing qualification relevant to the field or such other qualification or experience deemed appropriate; Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Senior Psychologist - Minimum 9 years work experience; Current registration with the AHPRA
• Occupational Therapist - Extensive specialist knowledge or a high level of broad generalist knowledge within their discipline; Current registration with AHPRA
• Social Worker - Extensive specialist knowledge or a high level of broad generalist knowledge within their discipline; Eligible for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)

Selection Criteria:

1.



Demonstrated experience and ability to conduct comprehensive mental health assessments, including risk assessments, and to develop and implement care plans and discipline specific therapeutic interventions in collaboration with consumers and carers

2. Demonstrated current clinical knowledge and comprehensive understanding of contemporary mental health issues affecting older people, including high level mental health interventions and services available to people with severe behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia

3. Demonstrated leadership skills and excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills

4. Highly-developed communication, teaching and interpersonal skills with an ability to effectively develop relationships with consumers, carers, and key service partners

5. Extensive knowledge of good clinical practice, policies and procedure with proven ability to consult, review, and develop, both new and existing policies and procedures within the relevant specialty

6. Computer skills including word processing, presentation, spread sheet applications and clinical information systems

7. Current NSW Driver's License or ability to travel for work purposes

Requisition ID: REQ707137
Applications Close: 29th 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 Shalini Chandra on 02 •••• •888 or ••••@health.nsw.gov.au

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/ .

Blacktown hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a managed waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Blacktown Hospital. This does not apply to staff with a disability parking permit.

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

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