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Overview Employment Type: Permanent Full Time Position Classification: Aboriginal Health Clinician including allied health classifications Remuneration: 113617 full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging) Hours Per Week: 38 Requisition ID: REQ635606 Location: Westmead - Safeguards Team Applications Close: Midnight on 23 April 2026 Sydney Children''s Hospitals Network is the largest paediatric health care entity in Australia. We care for thousands of children each year in our hospitals and in their homes with one purpose in mind to help young people live their healthiest lives. Being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational qualification for this position as described under Section 14 (d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act, 1977 (NSW). What You''ll Be Doing The Aboriginal Mental Health Clinician will provide high quality recovery orientated, trauma informed support in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to Aboriginal children and young people aged up to 18 years accessing mental health services within Sydney Childrens Hospital Network. The Aboriginal Mental Health Clinician will work within the Consultation Liaison team which provides services across inpatient, outpatient, Emergency Department and outreach services. The Consultation Liaison Mental Health Clinician will work within the framework of their professional scope to provide specialist, patient-centred and compassionate care to Aboriginal children, young people and their carers presenting with mental health concerns to SCHN services. This could include support for social and emotional wellbeing. The Aboriginal Mental Health Clinician will work in partnership with multidisciplinary clinicians across the Mental Health service and Priority Populations clinical program streams to ensure Aboriginal children, young people, and their families receive culturally responsive and holistic care. The Aboriginal Mental Health Clinician will ensure all activities are underpinned by Recovery Orientated Practices, Trauma Informed Care, Strengths based approaches and family-centred care. Other activities may include safety, recovery and wellness planning, individual support, advocacy, collaborative identification of community support, follow up and support to access other services to address situational distress. About You Were looking for someone who: Is an Aboriginal identified position, and the application must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent (pursuant to Section 14 (d) of the Anti-discrimination Act 1977). Has tertiary qualification in an appropriate allied health or nursing discipline and eligibility for or registration with appropriate professional body as appropriate. If applying as a CNS2, applicants must have a post graduate qualification in the specified clinical area (e.g. Mental Health) and 3 years experience working in the clinical area. Graduates from the Bachelor of Health Science Mental Health (Djirruwang Program) may be appointed as a Counsellor Level 3. Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team How To Apply Click Apply Online and submit your application including: A resume detailing relevant knowledge, skills and experience (maximum 5 pages) Answers to the selection criteria in the Position Description Additional Benefits Salary packaging for tax savings Meal entertainment savings Accrued Day Off (ADO) for Full Time employees Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Fitness Passport Flexible Work Practice Opportunities Need more information? Click here for the Position Description Find out more about applying for this position Learn more about The Sydney Childrens Hospitals Network Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application. Further Contacts and Support For role related queries or questions contact Gabriella Simpson on We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Childrens Hospitals Network. For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to SCHNs Aboriginal Workforce Consultant, please contact For technical support please contact the customer services team on . Additional Information Applicants will be assessed against the essential criteria in Position Description. Please ensure that you review this document to understand the full requirements of the role. NSW Health is committed to accessibility and may provide adjustments to the recruitment and interview process as needed, including physical adjustments, interview setup, or scheduling needs. SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity - we acknowledge the vibrancy that a diverse workforce brings to enhance both our workplace culture and our service delivery to children, young people and their families and carers. Employment of temporary visa holders is only considered if no suitable permanent resident or citizen is identified after labour market testing. Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency. All workers must meet NSW Healths vaccination and screening requirements before starting employment. See PD2024_15 for more detail. This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Childrens Guardian. 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