Make a real difference every single day
Work in a supportive, passionate team
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Support recovery, provide person-centred care, collaborate with teams & advocate for wellbeing in mental health. Apply Now!
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 1 / 2, Social Worker Level 1 / 2, Psychologist
Remuneration: Dependent on Qualifications
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Blacktown
Where you'll be working
Blacktown Hospital is situated in a rapidly growing, culturally diverse community, providing modern facilities aimed at enhancing staff experience and patient outcomes.
- State-of-the-art facilities designed for exceptional care.
- Teaching hospital offering university students a rich, supportive experience.
- Dedicated outdoor staff areas with landscaped gardens for well-being.
- Convenient access to Westpoint shopping centre, just a 10-minute walk away.
- Parking options available: onsite parking for a small fee, all-day street parking, and close proximity to Blacktown train station.
What you'll be doing
Join Western Sydney LHD Mental Health Services to support people with complex mental health needs in their recovery journey through collaborative, person-centred care.
- Deliver recovery-oriented mental health services
- Provide assessment, intervention & care co-ordination
- Partner with consumers, carers & community services
- Advocate for consumer rights & wellbeing
- Contribute to quality improvement & service development
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, or Occupational Therapist or Social Worker.
Registration: Full registration with AHPRA as a Psychologist, or Occupational Therapist OR for Social Workers, eligibility to be a member of the AASW.
Registration: 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: REQ524412
Applications Close: 27th August 2025
Need more information ?
- Find out more about applying for this position.
- Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.
- Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
- For inquiries about the role, contact Sangeetha Pillai on 0400 726 016.
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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/ .
Blacktown hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a managed waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Blacktown Hospital. This does not apply to staff with a disability parking permit.
Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
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