Mental Health Professional (Occupational Therapist/Social Worker Lvl 1-2, Registered Nurse, Psychologist)- Liverpool/Bankstown Infant Child Adolescent Mental Health (Pool) - Perm FT
Requisition ID: REQ685298
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week
Remuneration: Dependent on Qualification
- Occupational Therapist Level 1 - 2: $79,419.00 - $113,301.00 per annum
- Psychologist: $83,670.00 - $122,465.00 per annum
- Registered Nurse: $81,748.17 - $114,771.98 per annum
- Social Worker Level 1- 2: $79,419.00 - $113,301.00 per annum
Location: Liverpool & Bankstown
Applications close: 23/08/2026
Contact: Chenyll Paulus on [email protected]|0460 019 707
Our Community Mental Health (CMH) Team is dedicated to creating a supportive environment where staff are empowered to thrive.
Achieve Something Great
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of infants, children, adolescents, and their families by joining our dedicated Infant, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (ICAMHS) teams based at Liverpool or Bankstown. As part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team, you will provide evidence-based, recovery-oriented assessment, therapeutic intervention, and care coordination for young people experiencing a range of mental health challenges.
Working alongside families, carers, schools, health professionals, and community partners, you will play a vital role in supporting the emotional wellbeing, development, and recovery of children and young people. This position offers the opportunity to work within a supportive and experienced team environment while contributing to positive and lasting outcomes for some of the most vulnerable members of our community.
As a pool clinician, you'll begin by supporting one of our teams to fill a current vacancy. As new opportunities arise across our mental health services, you may be offered the chance to transition to other teams-providing you with valuable experience and exposure across the diverse services within SWSLHD Community Mental Health. Future roles may become available at Ingleburn, Campbelltown, Ambarvale, Fairfield, and Wollondilly.
Are You the Right Fit?
You are a compassionate and adaptable mental health professional who thrives in a dynamic team environment and is committed to strengthsfocused, personcentred care. As a pool clinician, you are open to sharing your expertise across services as needs arise, with opportunities to work not only in Bankstown but potentially across other community mental health locations within the district. You value professional growth and quality practice, actively contributing to clinical supervision, quality improvement initiatives, and multidisciplinary collaboration, while maintaining a flexible, recoveryfocused approach to supporting children, young people, and their families.
Selection Criteria
To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.
- Relevant qualifications as a Registered Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Psychologist currently registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), or qualified Social Worker eligible for registration with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW), or CSU Graduates: Bachelor of Health Science (Mental Health).
- Please indicate your first and second preferred work locations from the following: Liverpool ICAMHS or Bankstown ICAMHS. Note that clinicians appointed to Liverpool ICAMHS may be required to participate in an occasional Safeguards weekend roster in line with service needs. Please confirm your willingness and availability to undertake weekend shifts if allocated to Liverpool.
- Please provide a detailed description of your interest and motivation in applying for this role highlighting your relevant skills & experience in providing assessment and treatment for consumers of the mental health service.
- Using an example, describe a time where you have had to work as part of a team to solve a problem. Outline the communication skills used and how you ensured the problem would not occur again.
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Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.
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Position Information
Applicants will be assessed against the criteria in the Position Description.
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How to Apply
Read our application guide and tips for improving your application.
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Diversity, Culture & Inclusion
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact [email protected]
We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.
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Aboriginal Workforce
For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to our Aboriginal Workforce Team, please contact [email protected]. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.
More Than Just a Job - Why Work With Us?
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Financial Perks
12% superannuation
Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary
Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
One extra day off each month for full-time employees
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Work-Life Balance
Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
Paid maternity and parental leave
Generous leave options like long service and carers leave
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Grow Your Career
Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.
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Health & Wellbeing
Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance
Additional Information
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Vaccination Requirements
All staff must meet NSW Health's vaccination and screening requirements before starting.
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Child Safe Employment
South Western Sydney 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.
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Temporary Positions
For fixed-term or temporary contracts, there may be opportunities for ongoing permanent employment, subject to policy and organisational requirements.
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