Senior Clinician - Aboriginal Mental Health Clinical Leader (Orange)

Senior Clinician - Aboriginal Mental Health Clinical Leader (Orange)

Employment Type

Aboriginal Mental Health Clinical Leader – Community Mental Health Drug & AlcoholCommunity Mental Health Drug & Alcohol

About the role

Are you an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person with a passion for caring for your mob? Is working holistically supporting the health of your community a role that would interest you?  Are you keen to make a difference?

Look no further, we’ve got the job for you!

The Aboriginal MHDA Clinical Leader will provide Clinical Leadership and co-ordination of Aboriginal Mental Health Trainees undertaking the BSc Health Science (Mental Health) Charles Sturt 'Djirruwang' Program as well as provide increased support for the clinical Aboriginal workforce and broader MHDA workforce across the Orange and Region Hub.

The Clinical Leader will have a role in developing and providing cultural capability and education to the broader MHDA workforce which will be aimed at enhancing the cultural safety of the service and improving the Mental Health and wellbeing of Aboriginal people accessing services across Orange and surrounding regions.

A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website. 

To apply for this role:

·         Click ‘Apply’

·         Create a profile in the Recruitment & Onboarding (ROB) System or sign in using your existing login

·         Upload your current resume

·         Answer the selection criteria

Role-related enquiries: Please contact Desiree Harper, Team Lead on (02) 6369 2*** or at **************@health.nsw.gov.au for more information.

Additional information for applicants:

·         This is an identified position in accordance with Section 14 (d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977– only suitably qualified Aboriginal people are eligible for this position and are encouraged to apply. For more information, visit 

·         This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future (ongoing or temporary) that may arise in the next 18 months.

·         Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.

·         To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit

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