Aboriginal Mental Health Clinician - 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: REQ672378
Applications Close: 28 June 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.
Support for
- Working within SNSWLHD
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Salary packaging options
- Health and Wellbeing benefits including Fitness Passport, and annual Influenza vaccinations
- A team that values your expertise, invests in your development and supports your lifestyle
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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.
- Must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent (NB applicant's race is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised by Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977, NSW) and have demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures with established links with the local Aboriginal community.
- Tertiary qualification Bachelor Health Science (Mental Health), or qualifications and current registration with AHPRA for Registered Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, or eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers for Social Workers.
- Demonstrated ability to provide high quality, safe and connected care to consumers and their families and carers in a person-centred and holistic manner that promotes self-determination and in context of the principles of mental health rehabilitation, recovery framework and a strengths based approach.
- Demonstrated high level communication skills with the ability to engage and collaborate with consumers, their families and carers and other stakeholders.
- High level computer skills including accuracy and demonstrated knowledge of Electronic Medical Record Programs, Microsoft Office Programs including Skype for business.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the Mental Health & Alcohol and Other Drugs strategic directions in service provision, including those related to Aboriginal People and their communities.
- Knowledge and understanding of the legislation and policies relating to Mental Health care provision, including the Mental Health Act 2007.
- Current unrestricted drivers' licence and the ability to maintain. Ability and willingness to drive/travel as the role requires. This may involve driving long distances and overnight stays.
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For role related queries or questions contact Jane Phillips on [email protected]
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