Aboriginal Clinician - Mental Health - Bega

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Bega
Position Classification: Mental Health Professionals
Remuneration: Dependent on Qualifications
Counsellor: $76,364.00 - $108,943.00 per annum
Occupational Therapist; $76,364.00 - $108,943.00 per annum
Psychologist: $80,452.00 - $117,755.00 per annum
Registered Nurse: $74,317.00 - $104,336.00 per annum
Social Worker: $76,364.00 - $108,943.00 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ685532
Applications Close: 21 August 2026
Interview Details: Scheduled within 10 days of closing

About the Service
Aboriginal Health Worker – Champion Culturally Safe Care in Our Community

Are you passionate about supporting the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples?

At Southern our Aboriginal Health Workers play a vital role in bridging cultural connections, advocating for patients, and delivering culturally safe health services across our rural community. Join us to help improve health outcomes and strengthen community wellbeing.

Make a meaningful difference by supporting your community’s health and cultural wellbeing.
 

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What you'll be doing
The Aboriginal Mental Health Clinician provides recovery focused, person centred and culturally competent services including assessment, care coordination, intervention, liaison, advocacy and review as a part of the multidisciplinary team for both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people who are referred to the service with a mental illness, distress and/or risk issues. 

This is an identified position in accordance with Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal 
applicants must demonstrate Aboriginality in addition to addressing the selection criterion. 

We look forward to learning more about you and what you can bring to our team.

Information for applicants

Southern NSW Local Health District is committed to closing the gap in health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. As part of this commitment, the Stepping Up website has been developed to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants through the NSW Health recruitment process. The site provides guidance, resources, and tools to help applicants confidently apply for roles and build meaningful careers in health.
 

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2026_004: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.  
 

Southern NSW Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
 

At Southern NSW Local Health District, we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated, inclusion is part of everyday practice, and our people are supported to succeed. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ people, and others who bring diverse experiences and perspectives to our workforce. 
 

If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact ***************@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
 

To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. www.immi.gov.au

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For role related queries or questions contact Nea-Ann Bax on 0419 433 *** or **********@health.nsw.gov.au