Support Aboriginal young people on their recovery journey
Join a specialist multidisciplinary youth mental health team
Work in Mount Druitt with excellent transport and parking options
Build trusted relationships, deliver culturally safe mental health care and empower Aboriginal young people and families through evidence-based, recovery-focused support.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Counsellor Level 1 / 2, Occupational Therapist Level 1 / 2, Psychologist, Registered Nurse, Social Worker Level 1 / 2
Remuneration: Dependent on Qualifications
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Mount Druitt
Where you'll be working
Join Blacktown Early Access Team (BEAT), a specialist youth mental health service within Western Sydney Local Health District, supporting Aboriginal young people aged 12–24 experiencing moderate to complex mental illness. Working from Mount Druitt Hospital, you'll be part of a passionate multidisciplinary team committed to delivering culturally responsive, trauma-informed and person-centred care that creates lasting outcomes for young people, families and the community.
Mount Druitt Hospital has proudly cared for the local community for more than 50 years and continues to grow and expand its services to meet the evolving healthcare needs of Western Sydney.
Deliver culturally safe care within a supportive multidisciplinary team.
Work from a convenient location close to Mount Druitt Station and Westfield.
Access onsite parking, all-day street parking and excellent public transport.
Be part of an innovative service committed to continuous improvement.
Enjoy ongoing professional development, clinical supervision and career growth.
What you'll be doing
As an Aboriginal Mental Health Clinician, you'll provide specialist assessment, intervention and care coordination for Aboriginal children and young people experiencing complex mental health needs. You'll work collaboratively with families, carers, community organisations and internal services to improve health outcomes through culturally appropriate, recovery-oriented care.
Provide evidence-based mental health assessments and therapeutic interventions for young people and families.
Coordinate holistic care, referrals and supports, including NDIS and community services.
Advocate for Aboriginal children, young people and families while building strong partnerships across health and community sectors.
Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to manage clinical risk, support recovery and deliver high-quality care.
Contribute to service improvement, education, evidence-based practice and the implementation of the BEAT Model of Care.
Join us to make a meaningful difference
If you're passionate about improving the social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal young people and want to be part of a service that values collaboration, cultural respect and innovation, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help deliver better health services for Western Sydney and beyond.
How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.
Essential Requirements:
Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Nursing/ Psychology/ Social Work/ Occupational Therapy or relevant degree to be a counsellor
Registration: Full Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse/ Psychologist/ Occupational Therapist or eligible for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (social worker) or eligible for membership with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (counsellor)
Evidence of Diversity: Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
Selection Criteria:
Must have demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal young people with mental illness, concept of social and emotional wellbeing including an understanding of Aboriginal intergenerational trauma. This will include an understanding regarding the practical and emotional issues that may arise when working with Aboriginal individuals with mental health concerns and their families.
Must have completed tertiary education/qualification in Social work, Counselling, Psychology, Occupational Therapy and/or equivalent; and relevant experience working with Aboriginal Young People.
Demonstrated understanding of the principles and application of child protection guidelines within NSW Health and Children and Young Persons (Care and Protection) Act 1998, their actual or potential impact and risk on Aboriginal children, families and communities.
Requisition ID: REQ679335
Applications Close: 12th August 2026
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People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
This is an Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander Identified position. Please see essential criteria. An applicant's race is a genuine occupational qualification for this role and is authorised under Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977, NSW. Please include some information about your Aboriginal Australian / Torres Strait Islander identity in the cover letter of your application. If offered an interview you can expand on this information at the interview itself in response to questions from an Aboriginal panel member.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ .
Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
