Deliver recovery-focused care in a diverse Western Sydney community
Join a collaborative, multidisciplinary mental health team
Work close to metro transport with strong NGO partnerships
Support recovery. Build partnerships. Deliver person-centred mental health care across the community.
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to 31st July 202 with possibility of extension
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 1 / 2, Psychologist, Social Worker Level 1 / 2
Remuneration: Dependent on Qualifications
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: The Hills Community Health Centre, Castle Hill
Where you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is dedicated to delivering high-quality, innovative healthcare that improves outcomes for our diverse community. Based at The Hills Community Health Centre in Castle Hill, you’ll be part of a connected and supportive environment designed for integrated care.
Community-based setting with co-located health and social services
Strong partnerships with NGOs and community providers
Servicing Auburn, Blacktown and surrounding LGAs
Convenient metro access and street parking available
A culture that values collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement
What you'll be doing
In this rewarding role, you will support individuals with severe and persistent mental illness on their recovery journey through person-centred, evidence-based care. Working in a multidisciplinary team, you’ll provide comprehensive mental health services across the continuum.
Conduct triage, comprehensive assessments, and develop personalised care plans
Deliver psychological, family-based interventions and care coordination
Collaborate with hospitals, emergency services, NGOs and community agencies
Advocate for consumers and support meaningful recovery outcomes
Contribute to service improvement, clinical review, and multidisciplinary care planning
Join us
Be part of a team that is transforming mental health care in Western Sydney. At WSLHD, you’ll be supported to grow your career while making a genuine difference in people’s lives. Apply now and help deliver better health services for our community.
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: Relevant tertiary qualifications as a Psychologist, Occupational Therapist or Social Worker.
Registration: Demonstrated full registration with AHPRA as a Psychologist or Occupational Therapist OR for Social Workers, eligibility to be a member of the AASW
Selection Criteria:
Demonstrated skills in mental health and discipline specific assessments and interventions and experience working with people with severe and persistent mental illness.
Demonstrated understanding and ability to work within experience working in a team and/or knowledge of the principles that guide service delivery within this model of practice
Demonstrated ability to collaborate meaningfully with consumers and carers with a commitment and understanding of recovery principles in mental health service provision.
Demonstrated working knowledge of NSW Mental Health Act, 2007.
Demonstrated excellent communication skills including verbal, written, and good interpersonal skills.
Computer competence and literacy including the use of database systems.
Current Drivers Licence valid within Australia
Requisition ID: REQ661831
Applications Close: 28th June 2026
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For inquiries about the role, contact Skye Freeman on 02 8853 4500.
People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
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: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or a period not shorter than the duration of the advertised position.
