Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Clinical Psychologist, Counsellor Level 1 / 2, Dietician Level 1 / 2, Exercise Physiologist Level 1 / 2, Occupational Therapist Level 1 / 2, Physiotherapist Level 1 / 2, Registered Midwife, Registered Nurse, Social Worker Level 1 / 2, Speech Pathologist Level 1 / 2, Welfare Officer Level 1 / 2
Remuneration: $73,427.00 - $133,156.00 pa (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)
Location: Parkes, NSW – Find out more
Hours Per Week: 38
Applications Close: 22 July 2025 – 11:59pm

ABOUT THE ROLE

This role sits with a community mental health team who provide recovery focused, person centred care to rural/remote children and youth who are experiencing mental health issues. The role encompasses acute/crisis intervention, case management and carer/family support.
A typical workday involves clinical care planning, and multi-disciplinary service co-ordination in the form of case management for consumers requiring acute and complex mental health intervention in the community.
The successful applicant will work with a multidisciplinary team integrating a range of mental health, drug and alcohol services based at both Forbes and Parkes health facilities. We also provide outreach services to Condobolin and surrounding smaller communities.
Work hours are Monday to Friday – 8:30am to 5:00pm. You will not be required to work on Public Holidays or weekends.

What we can offer you

• Country living with a meaningful career path
• Paid leave entitlements
• Allowances as per the relevant Award
• Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefits
• Flexible work practices (as appropriate to the position and negotiated with your manager)
• Corporate wellbeing programs, including the Fitness Passport
• Opportunities for learning and development, including in-house training with My Health Learning and the NSW Health RTO
• Professional growth and accelerated career progression

To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description
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 Natasha Hutchison, on (02) 6861 2570 or at natasha.hutchison@health.nsw.gov.au for more information.