Mental Health Clinician, Team 4 Community - ESMHS

Mental Health Clinician, Team 4 Community - Eastern Suburbs Mental Health Service 
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 1/2, Psychologist, Registered Nurse and Social Worker Level 1/2.
Remuneration: $76,364.00 - $117,755.00 per annum, plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ671282
Location: Randwick, Sydney.

Applications close date: Sunday 28 June 2026

Previous applicants need not apply

Come Work With Us!

The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional care, healthier lives’. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.

Are you an experienced Mental Health Clinician and want to join a progressive Community Mental Health team helping people live their best lives? We would welcome your application!
 

If you are an overseas qualified Social Worker, you are required to have your qualifications assessed by the AASW to meet the position criteria.

Where you'll be working

You will be based at Community Mental Health Team, ESMHS, located on the Prince of Wales Hospital campus, Randwick.

Learn more about us here: South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

Additional Information and Benefits

• An eligibility list may be created for future Permanent Full Time positions
• Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
• Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
• Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
• Discounted Private Health Insurance.
• Opportunity to apply for Continuing Education allowance based on tertiary qualifications attained where applicable
• Opportunity to obtain personal regrade to Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 1 status where relevant 

Role Requirements
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the following criteria in your application:

1. Social Worker or Occupational Therapist qualifications in accordance with Schedule C of the NSW Health Service Health Professionals (State) Award, current full registration with AHPRA and/or eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers, or other qualification deemed equivalent by the employer. Registered Nurse with current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. Psychologist with a four year degree in psychology and registration with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA).
2. Demonstrated experience in the mental health assessment, treatment and management of persons with a mental illness in a community setting.
3. Demonstrated commitment to a consumer focused recovery-oriented approach and consumer collaboration in care planning.
4. Demonstrated sound written and oral communications skills.
5. Demonstrated experience in working in a multi-disciplinary team.
6. Demonstrated skills in time management.
7. Computer literacy skills
8. Current NSW Drivers Licence (with a willingness to travel in accordance with the demands of the position).

How to Apply
Click APPLY to submit your application
Application close: 28 June 2026

For more information we encourage you to contact Bianca Prnjatovic on ***************@health.nsw.gov.au

Interviews are expected to be held between 6 July 2026 and 10 July 2026

Once you apply, we’ll keep you up to date on how your application is progressing. We encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander

Need more information?
 1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
 2) Find out more about applying for this position
 

Our values and commitment to diversity

Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.

We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristic including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.

Reasonable Adjustments

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email ***************@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know.

Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required. Please visit the SESLHD Disability Recruitment page for more information

Information for applicants:

• An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies
• Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing
• Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained withing the position description
• Recommended applicants will be reviewed or compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer.

• We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support (***************@health.nsw.gov.au

  ) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website
   

 

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