Mental Health Clinician - Registered Nurse

Deliver intensive, recovery-focused mental health care in the community

Join a collaborative multidisciplinary team making a real difference

Work from Granville with excellent public transport and free street parking

Manage complex mental health care, build trusted partnerships and empower people living with severe and persistent mental illness.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Registered Nurse

Remuneration: $81,748.16 - $114,771.98 per annum

Hours Per Week: 38

Location: Granville

Where you'll be working

Join the Granville Assertive Response Team (GART) within Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD), providing intensive community-based mental health care across culturally diverse communities in Western Sydney. You'll work from a dedicated, well-connected Granville hub as part of a respectful and supportive multidisciplinary team committed to innovation, recovery and person-centred care.

Be part of WSLHD Mental Health Services supporting communities across Auburn, Blacktown and the wider Greater Western region.

Work from Granville, a commuter-friendly location within a short walk of train services, with free street parking available.

Collaborate with mental health professionals, consumers, carers, GPs, NGOs and community agencies.

Contribute to a culture that values empowerment, inclusion, continuous improvement and evidence-based practice.

Work Monday to Sunday, 8:30 am–5:00 pm, from October 2026.

What you'll be doing

As a Mental Health Clinician, you'll provide evidence-based, intensive outreach and assertive case management to people experiencing severe and persistent mental illness, supporting recovery and helping consumers maintain their independence in the community.

Provide comprehensive mental health assessment, clinical intervention, intensive outreach and ongoing care coordination.

Develop collaborative, individualised care plans with consumers, carers and other care providers, focused on recovery and meaningful goals.

Build strong therapeutic relationships and connect consumers with health, social, community and non-government support services.

Advocate for consumer rights, choice and self-determination while promoting empowerment, self-advocacy and optimal wellbeing.

Participate in multidisciplinary case reviews, clinical supervision, education, quality improvement and service development initiatives.

Make a difference with NSW Health

Bring your mental health expertise to a team where your clinical skills, compassion and ideas can directly contribute to better outcomes for people and communities. Join Western Sydney Local Health District and help shape accessible, person-centred mental health services that make a difference every day.

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 Registered Nurse

Registration: Full registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse

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: REQ688592

Applications Close: 22nd October 2026

Need more information ?

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 Kanwaljit Khurana on 0419 233 486 or [email protected]

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.

Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.