Shape recovery journeys through expert mental health rehabilitation, clinical leadership and strong community partnerships.
Remuneration: $79,368 - $128,661 per annum (dependent on qualifications) + superannuation + salary packaging + rural incentives
Location: Tamworth Community Health Service
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time – Until September 2027
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2, Registered Nurse, Counsellor Level 3, Occupational Therapist Level 3, Psychologist, Social Worker Level 3
Requisition ID: REQ673953
Applications Close: Sunday 19th July 2026
About the role
As a Mental Health Rehabilitation Clinician within the Northwest Community Mental Health Service, you will deliver high-quality rehabilitation assessments, individually tailored clinical rehabilitation interventions, and care coordination for consumers with complex mental health needs.
Working within a mental health rehabilitation framework, you will provide specialist rehabilitation advice to colleagues and collaborate with the NDIS and Community Managed Organisation sectors to help consumers access appropriate community supports. As a senior clinician, you will also provide professional supervision, leadership, and advocacy for your profession within the service.
Where you'll be working
The New England Northwest (NENW) Mental Health Service is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Rehabilitation Clinician to temporarily join the Northwest Community Mental Health team.
You will be part of a contemporary and innovative service providing mental health rehabilitation and consultation across communities throughout the Northwest district. The service has a strong clinical governance framework to support the delivery of consistent, evidence-based mental health rehabilitation, backed by a passionate multidisciplinary leadership team committed to innovation in ambulatory mental health care.
About you
You are a skilled communicator who builds strong relationships with consumers, their families and carers, and other professionals to support recovery goals, meet individual needs, and promote health and independence.
As a senior member of the multidisciplinary team, you are confident working autonomously while collaborating closely with others to assess and manage consumers using advanced clinical knowledge and expertise.
Requirements:
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Must hold a qualification in one of the following: Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Nursing, Social Work, Counsellor (Degree in Bachelor of Health Science Mental health, Djirruwang Program), which provides eligibility or membership of the relevant professional association / provisional or general registration through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
For a CNS2: relevant post-registration qualifications and at least 3 years experience working in the clinical area of a post-graduate qualification. -
Eligibility to drive in NSW and interstate and the willingness to travel in the course of employment.
What we offer
At Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD), enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:
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Be rewarded with up to $10,000 in the first 12 months PLUS up to $5,000 each year thereafter in fortnightly payments under the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme.*
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Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
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Proximity to shopping and other services
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ADO's each month (for full time employees)
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Salary packaging options
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Fitness Passport
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
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Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
Additional Information:
Based on a minimum 18-month commitment to the position or the agreed duration of your contract. All payments to part-time and contract employees will be made on a pro-rata basis in accordance with the terms of your contract, including any approved extensions. If your contract ends before the agreed completion date, you may be required to repay a portion of the incentive. To check your eligibility, visit the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme. For further information or to discuss your circumstances, please contact [email protected].
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To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
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An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.
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This position is full time; however, job share and/or part time arrangements will be considered.
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We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
How to apply:
Click apply online, submit your information and resume, and address the criteria listed below providing examples that demonstrate your ability.
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Experience working in a specialist mental health setting including knowledge of contemporary principles and practices in mental health rehabilitation and the application of same in clinical practice.
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Demonstrated ability to meet the supervision needs of students and/or less experienced staff.
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Demonstrated ability to independently problem-solve and apply professional and ethical boundaries when working with complex situations as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Need more information?
about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Gina Blyton on [email protected]
Information for Applicants:
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: 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.
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