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Lead recovery-focused transitions from hospital to community.Influence system-wide change in mental health care delivery.Work in a high-impact, multidisciplinary specialist team.Drive recovery, coordinate complex care, and lead change to support long-stay mental health consumers transition successfully into community living.Employment Type:Temporary Full Time (up to 5th February 2027)Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 1, Occupational Therapist Level 4, Senior Psychologist, Social Worker Level 4Remuneration: Dependent on QualificationsHours Per Week:38 (Job Share may be considered for part time hours)Location: Cumberland Hospital, North ParramattaWhere you''ll be workingCumberland Hospital, located in North Parramatta, is part of Western Sydney Local Health District and is recognised as NSWs largest and Australias oldest mental health facility. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking service driving reform and innovation in mental health care, including integration with the new Westmead Mental Health Complex.Join a leading mental health service with a strong reputation for excellenceBe part of a transformative statewide initiative Pathways to Community Living (PCLI)Work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary and recovery-oriented cultureAccess ongoing professional development aligned with CORE ValuesContribute to innovative models of care across inpatient and community settingsWhat you''ll be doingAs a Senior Mental Health Clinician within the PCLI program, you will play a critical role in supporting consumers with complex, long-term mental illness to transition from hospital to meaningful community living. You will lead care coordination, influence practice change, and champion recovery-oriented care.Deliver specialist assessment, care planning and coordination for complex consumersProvide clinical leadership, supervision and mentorship to multidisciplinary teamsDrive service improvement, education, research and evidence-based practiceCollaborate with consumers, carers and agencies to support recovery outcomesProvide intensive outreach and ensure continuity of care into the communityReady to make a difference where it matters most?Join us and help transform lives through compassionate, innovative mental health care. Apply now and be part of building healthier communities across Western Sydney.How to ApplyApply 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: Bachelor degree or higher levelRegistration: Demonstrated full registration with AHPRA as an Occupational Therapist, Nurse or Psychologist, or eligibility to be a member of the AASW as a Social Worker (Registered Nurse requires at least 5 years full time equivalent post registration experience and approved post registration nursing qualifications relevant to the position)Selection Criteria:Demonstrated skills in mental health and discipline specific assessments and interventions and experience working with people with severe and persistent mental illness.Proven recent experience in a mental health leadership and/or change management role.Proven clinical experience within a multi-disciplinary team with the ability to provide consultancy, supervision, education and training on clinical issues.Demonstrated advanced written and verbal communication skills, computer competence and literacy, including the use of database systems.Proven organisational skills and ability to lead clinical staff and promote change in a positive manner, with excellent negotiation skills and the ability to deal with conflict.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.Current NSW Driver Licence.Requisition ID: REQ646596Applications Close:8th April 2026Need more information ?Find out more about applying for this position.Review the detailed Position Descriptionfor insights into role requirements and criteria. Explore theselection process,employment checks,outcomes and notifications.For inquiries about the role, contactMilu Francis on 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. For more information, please visit .Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or a period not shorter than the duration of the advertised position.