- Make a meaningful difference every day as a Mental Health Clinician, bringing your clinical expertise, compassion and resilience to a dynamic team delivering responsive, person-centred care.
Remuneration: $40.05 - $61.76 Per Hour + 12% Super + Salary Packaging (Dependant on Qualification)
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time and Casual Opportunities Available
Position Classification: Counsellor Lvl 1 ,Counsellor Lvl 2, Dietitian Lvl 1, Dietitian Lvl 2, Occupational Therapist Lvl 1, Occupational Therapist Lvl 2, Psychologist, Registered Nurse, Social Worker Lvl 1, Social Worker Lvl 2
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Tamworth Community Health Service
Requisition ID: REQ683932
Applications Close: Sunday 13th September 2026
About the Role | Mental Health Clinician
Step into a rewarding Mental Health Clinician role where every day brings the opportunity to make a meaningful difference. Join a progressive and collaborative team delivering responsive, person-centred mental health care across the New England North West region.
Make an impact from day one – Deliver timely intake, acute care and outreach support as part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team alongside clinicians, peer workers and medical professionals.
Embrace contemporary care – Work within a progressive hybrid model that combines face-to-face engagement with telehealth, providing flexible and accessible care to the community.
Be part of something bigger – Support broader NENW Health Services through inreach when required, extending your clinical expertise where it can make the greatest difference.
- Balance your career and lifestyle – Enjoy the variety of a 7-day rotating roster designed to support flexibility, professional growth and a healthy work-life balance.
Where You’ll Be Working | Tamworth Community Health Service
Make your mark in the heart of the New England North West, based at Tamworth Community Health Service and surrounded by a vibrant regional community.
Join the Mental Health Clinician team within the NENW Acute Care Team (NENW ACT) - a dynamic, multidisciplinary service providing timely intake and acute mental health care to adults across the region.
Work where your impact matters. Based in Tamworth, you’ll be part of a close-knit team delivering responsive, person-centred care while enjoying the lifestyle benefits of a thriving regional centre, with easy access to the beautiful New England countryside.
✨ Build your career, broaden your experience and make a genuine difference to the mental health and wellbeing of communities across the New England North West.
What we can offer you:
At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:
Supportive and collaborative team environment
Ongoing professional development opportunities across the administrative network
Career progression opportunities within NSW Health
Annual leave and paid parental leave for eligible employees
Salary packaging options to increase take-home pay
Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support wellbeing
Essential 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), Nutrition, and Dietetics which provides eligibility or membership of the relevant professional association / provisional or general registration through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
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Eligibility to drive in NSW and interstate and the willingness to travel in the course of employment.
If this sounds like you, we would love you to apply:
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Bring proven clinical expertise in mental health practice, including comprehensive assessment and risk assessment.
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Remain calm, responsive and solutions-focused when navigating complex and changing clinical situations.
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Communicate with confidence and compassion across multidisciplinary teams, building strong professional relationships and collaborative outcomes.
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Demonstrate flexibility, reliability and a genuine commitment to delivering safe, person-centred care that puts the individual at the heart of every interaction.
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Maintain timely, thorough and high-quality clinical documentation, ensuring continuity, safety and accountability in care.
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Lead with emotional intelligence, resilience and professional integrity, using reflective practice to continually strengthen clinical practice and maintain high standards of care in demanding environments.
Bring your dedication, professionalism, and heart for healthcare to our team - we can’t wait to hear from you!
Additional information:
An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
This position is full time; however, part time/job share arrangements may also be considered.
If you are currently employed with HNE Health in a position of the same grade, you may not need to submit an online application to be considered. Please contact the hiring manager to discuss your options first.
Casual opportunities may be available for recommended applicants.
Hunter New England Health 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.
At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact [email protected] for confidential support.
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.
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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Knowledge and or experience in relation to mental illness, assessment, and care planning including working knowledge of the NSW Mental Health Act 2007 and contemporary principles and practices in mental health care.
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Demonstrated ability to communicate and work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment to achieve optimal outcomes for consumers and their families/carers.
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Demonstrated commitment to professional development, evidence based practice and continuous improvement.
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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.
Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via [email protected] or 1300 40 25 23.
Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.
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