Mental Health Clinician, Getting on Track In Time (GOT iT) - SESLHD MHS

NSW Health; Sydney; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 85,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Financial benefits - salary packaging

L&D opportunities

Holiday accrual

EAP and gym discounts

Family and wellbeing support

Job summary

NSW Health is seeking a Mental Health Clinician for the Getting on Track In Time (GOT iT) program in the South Eastern Sydney Local Health District. The role is based at St George and Sutherland Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services, offering a temporary part-time position (14 hours per week) with remuneration of $40.05–$61.76 per hour plus superannuation.

The successful candidate will contribute to multidisciplinary service delivery, provide assessments and therapies to young people and

Qualifications

• Clinical assessment and treatment of children and families with complex mental health needs.
• Experience in program development, implementation and evaluation of clinical groups.
• Ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders and apply family systems interventions.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat children and families within multidisciplinary teams.
• Develop and evaluate group-based clinical programs.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to implement evidence-based interventions.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Education

Social Worker/OT qualifications per NSW Health Schedule C or equivalent

Nursing registration (RN) with AHPRA

Psychologist with 4-year psychology degree

Job description

Mental Health Clinician, Getting on Track In Time (GOT iT) - SESLHD MHS

Mental Health Clinician, Getting on Track In Time (GOT iT) - South Eastern Sydney Local Health District Mental Health Service

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (until June 2027)

Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 1/2, Psychologist, Registered Nurse, Social Worker Level /2

Remuneration: $40.05 - $61.76 per hour, plus superannuation

Hours Per Week: 14

Requisition ID: REQ706152

Location: Sydney

The SESLHD Mental Health Service is a specialised clinical service, providing care to a local population of over 930,000 residents in the Sydney metropolitan area. We provide care within both hospital and community settings to support people living with mental illness at times when acute intervention is needed, or to remain well in their community and lead their own recovery.

Learn more about us here: South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

Come Work With Us!

Come and be part of a innovative multi-disciplinary team in the The Getting on Track In Time (GOT iT!) programworking with young people and their families.

If you are an overseas qualified Social Worker, you are required to have your qualifications assessed by the AASW to meet the position criteria.

Where you'll be working

St George and Sutherland Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services.

Additional Benefits

• Financial benefits - Salary packaging options- Up to $9K for living expenses, $2.6K meal & entertainment, and Novated Leasing. Discounted Private Health Insurance.
• Work-life balance - Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
• Professional growth - Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning.
• Health & Wellbeing - Discounted gym memberships with aFitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
• Career development - Opportunity to apply for Continuing Education allowance based on tertiary qualifications attained where applicable and to obtain personal regrade to Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 1 status where relevant (Nursing Only).

Selection Criteria:

• Social Worker or Occupational Therapist qualifications in accordance with Schedule C of the NSW Health Service Health Professionals (State) Award, current full registration with AHPRA and/or eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers, or other qualification deemed equivalent by the employer. Registered Nurse with current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. Psychologist with a four year degree in psychology and registration with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA).
• Clinical skills and Experience in the Assessment and Treatment of Children and their Families presenting with complex mental health needs, using evidence - based approach.
• Experience and skill in developing, implementing and evaluating programs including Clinical Groups. Demonstrated ability to work with a family systems based interventions.
• Commitment to and skill in working collaborativley and systematically with many key stakeholders.
• Understanding of relevant legislations that pertain to working with children.
• High level written, oral, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience in working in a multi-disciplinary team and computer literacy skills.
• Current Drivers Licence (with a willingness to travel in accordance with the demands of the position).

Application close: 22 November 2026

For more information we encourage you to contact Freya Annetts on *************@health.nsw.gov.au

Interviews are expected to be held between30 November 2026 and 4 December 2026

Once you apply, we'll keep you up to date on how your application is progressing. We encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

Our values and commitment to diversity

OurCOREValues are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.

We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, education and socio-economic status. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates and people with different abilities. Read about ourDiversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategyfor more information.

Reasonable Adjustments

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email***************@health.nsw.gov.auand let us know.

Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required. Please visit theSESLHD Disability Recruitmentpage for more information

Information for applicants:

• An eligibility list may be created for future Permanent Full Time positions
• Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing
• Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained withing the position description
• Recommended applicants will be reviewed or compliance with NSW Health policy directiveOccupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specific Diseasesfor all positions prior to offer.
• We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support (***************@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit ourStepping Up Website

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