Aboriginal Mental Health Professional

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time from March 2024 - March 2025
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2, Counsellor Level 3, Dietitian Level 3, Occupational Therapist Level 3, Psychologist, Social Worker Level 3
Remuneration: Dependant on Qualifications
Location: Awabakal Country
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ458930
Applications Close: Wednesday, 24th January 2024
Aboriginal Mental Health Professional
Awabakal Country | Newcastle
This position is identified for Aboriginal people and exemption is claimed under 14d of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW). Aboriginal applicants must demonstrate Aboriginality in addition to addressing the selection criteria. For information on Confirmation of Aboriginality Requirements click .
About us:

• The Newcastle Community Mental Health Service is committed to improving the Mental Health and social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
• Newcastle Community Mental Health Service, based at our James Fletcher Hospital site, is seeking a committed and enthusiastic Mental Health Professional to join the dynamic, multidisciplinary team.
• Our orientation program is exceptional, providing robust support through vigilant supervision, comprehensive education, and thorough training.

About the role:

• This opportunity will see you providing a high-quality clinical service to clients and their families/carers to ensure the provision of optimal health outcomes for consumers of the service.
• Our successful candidate will thrive working in a busy, fast-paced Mental Health Service as part of a dedicated, multidisciplinary team. You will also possess the ability to work both autonomously and within a collaborative team environment in an efficient and effective manner.
• An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.
• This position is full time; however, part time/job share arrangements may also be considered.

Benefits:

• Four weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)
• Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees)
• Superannuation contributions 11%

- Up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment + Novated leasing. * Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members

• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals

About you:
Our ideal candidate will possess the following attributes:

• Committed to enhancing Mental Health and supporting the overall wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals and their communities.
• In this role, your communication and interpersonal abilities will play a crucial role in cultivating relationships with clients, families, and fellow professionals. Collaboratively, you will work towards establishing goals, meeting needs, and preserving the maximum level of health and independence for clients.

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For role related queries or questions contact Adam Heuston on 0438 679 695 or via Adam.Heuston@health.nsw.gov.au
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:
• Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit:

. * This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive
for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

• All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course of a COVID-19 vaccine which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate (AIR Immunisation History Statement) certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW.
• Acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement (IHS), or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate, or AIR COVID-19 and Influenza IHS. Booster doses are highly recommended for all health care workers who have completed the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations.
• HNE Health employees may be eligible for a range of

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