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Requisition ID: REQ650332Employment Type: Temporary Full Time or Part Time, up to 38 hours per week up until January 2027Remuneration: Dependent on Qualification Occupational Therapist Level 3: $58.95 - $60.86 per hourSocial Worker Level 3: $58.95 - $60.86 per hourIn addition to base salary, all roles attract 12% Superannuation + Salary PackagingLocation: SWSLHD District Wide Service - Based at Mental Health, Liverpool HospitalApplications close: 06/04/2026Contact: Dominica Lovisa - A/PCLI Program Manager / Intellectual Disability Mental Health Lead / NDIS Mental Health Lead on 0467 706 562 | With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we''re enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.Achieve Something GreatStep into a senior clinical role where your expertise directly shapes better outcomes for people with severe and persistent mental illness. As part of the SWSLHD PCLI/IDMH and NDIS team, youll help drive meaningful culture change across the district, strengthening recovery pathways, improving service coordination, and supporting safe, sustainable transitions back into the community. Working closely with inpatient units, community mental health teams, and the statewide PCLI network, youll bring leadership, clinical insight, and systemlevel advocacy to some of the most complex and rewarding work in mental health. Based at Liverpool Hospital, this districtwide service gives you the rare opportunity to influence practice across multiple sites while contributing to innovative, consumercentred models of care.What makes this role exciting:Create real impact by improving recovery pathways for consumers with complex mental health needs.Lead across the district, shaping practice and supporting teams from inpatient to community settings.Be part of innovation, contributing to evolving models of care within a dynamic statewide PCLI network.Use your expertise strategically, advocating for system improvements and driving servicewide change.Work with purpose, helping consumers transition safely and confidently back into the community.Are You the Right Fit?This role is perfect for a clinician who brings resilience, curiosity, and genuine passion to complex mental health work. You stay grounded in challenging environments, celebrate progress in all its forms, and maintain a strong recovery focus when supporting consumers with high clinical risk and complexity. As a senior clinician, youll provide leadership, mentorship, and supervision within a multidisciplinary team while managing a tailored PCLI caseload that truly makes a difference. Success in this role comes from your commitment to evidencebased practice, collaborative care, and advocating for system improvements that support safe transitions and reduce avoidable admissions. If youre driven by meaningful outcomes and motivated to create lasting change, youll find this role deeply rewarding.You''ll thrive in this role if you:Bring resilience and passion, staying engaged and optimistic even in challenging clinical environments.Thrive in complexity, using strong problemsolving skills and a recoveryfocused mindset to support consumers with high needs.Lead with purpose, offering mentorship, supervision, and clinical guidance within a multidisciplinary team.Champion collaboration, working seamlessly across services to support safe transitions and prevent unnecessary admissions.Advocate for better systems, committed to evidencebased practice and driving improvements that enhance consumer outcomes.Selection CriteriaTo help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.Relevant qualifications as an Occupational Therapist currently registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), or qualified Social Worker eligible for registration with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) with recent extensive experience working in mental health.Please describe a recent example where you provided advanced, recoveryoriented assessment and treatment for a consumer with severe and persistent mental illness and complex needs. How did you apply evidencebased practice, strengthsfocused approaches, and your clinical judgement to support their recovery?Tell us about a time you demonstrated leadership or clinical supervision within a multidisciplinary mental health setting. How did you use your communication, problemsolving, and advocacy skills to influence service delivery, support team members, or improve outcomes?Do you have a current Australian C-Class driver''s license (including P1 or P2)? if you hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner''s licenses are not permitted.If youd like more details, were here to help.Position InformationApplicants will be assessedagainst the criteria in thePosition Description.How to ApplyRead ourapplication guide and tips forimproving your application.Diversity, Culture & InclusionWe are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.Aboriginal WorkforceFor Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to our Aboriginal Workforce Team, please contact. Support is also available through theStepping Up website.More Than Just a Job Why Work With Us?Financial Perks12% superannuationSalary packaging and novated leasing viaSmart SalaryAnnual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)One extra day off each month for full-time employeesWork-Life BalanceFlexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)Paid maternity and parental leaveGenerous leave options like long service and carers leaveGrow Your CareerAccess to learning opportunities through our dedicatedEducation and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.Health & WellbeingDiscounted gym membership throughFitness PassportFree and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balanceAdditional InformationTemporary visa holdersMay be considered if no suitable citizen or permanent resident is found.Vaccination RequirementsAll staff must meet NSW Healths vaccination and screening requirements before starting.Child Safe EmploymentSouth Western Sydney Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Healths commitment to implementingthe Child Safe Standards.We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.