Aboriginal Mental Health Care Navigator (Counsellor/Social Worker/Occupational Therapist Level 4, Senior Psychologist or Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 1)

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (38 Hours per week) Up to August 2027

Position Classification: Counsellor, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist Level 4, Senior Psychologist, Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 1

Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital

Requisition ID: REQ684738

Sydney Local Health District is one of the fastest growing Local Health Districts in New South Wales. Our facilities and services are world class and our staff are dedicated, innovative and caring.

About The Role

Formed in 1882, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPAH) is a major metropolitan tertiary referral hospital and a principal provider of specialist healthcare. It remains one of the nation’s most respected hospitals, with a distinguished history serving the health needs of local, statewide, national and international communities.

The Aboriginal Mental Health Care Navigator will ensure the care journey for all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander consumers are able to access Aboriginal Community Mental Health services that holistic, culturally safe, trauma informed and evidence based.

The Aboriginal Mental Health Care Navigator will support the development of services and processes between the Community Mental Health service and non-government, primary care, social support, justice and drug and alcohol services to ensure collaboration, connectivity, reduce service duplication and ensure appropriate support at transitional points in care for Aboriginal people.

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Ideal Candidate

To be a person of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent (NB applicant’s race is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised by Section 14(d) of the Anti-discrimination Act 1977, NSW) and have demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures with established links with the local communities.Tertiary qualification Bachelor Health Science (Mental Health), or qualifications and current registration with AHPRA for Registered Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, or eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers for Social Workers. Registered nurse with minimum 5 years full time equivalent post registration experience.Demonstrated knowledge of mental health issues faced for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples; with experience in mental health and/or social, emotional and spiritual wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and their communities.Experience in Case Management and developing and reviewing consumer centred support plans.

Benefits And Perks

Monthly Accrued Day Off (for full time roles)Paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging, Novated Leasing & Meal Entertainment allowance, visit SalaryPackagingPlusUpskill with free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney EducationFree Employee Assistance Program (EAP) confidential counselling for staff and their familiesAnnual influenza vaccination on us!Discounted Fitness Passport membership and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.

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This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.

Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health

This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2026_004).

SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.

Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/

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For enquiries, please contact Benedict Cutler via email at Benedict.Cutler@health.nsw.gov.au

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Applications Close: 20 August 2026

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