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Employment type: Full Time, Part Time
Location: Perth
Categories: Mental Health

Almost half of Australian adults will experience a mental health illness at some point in their life. You can make a meaningful difference to the Australian community by joining the Life Without Barriers team. Our mental health teams provide client led, recovery oriented mental health support, creating positive change in such a vital industry.

Life Without Barriers is a leading social purpose organisation of 8,000 employees working in more than 500 communities across Australia. We support children, young people and families, people with disability, older people and people with mental illness. We work with people who are homeless and refugees and asylum seekers. Join a community of people dedicated to breaking down barriers.

We want to employ people who reflect the diversity of our clients to ensure we can support each client's individual needs and wants. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability to apply.

As a Peer Support Worker, you will provide meaningful support to individuals living with mental illness through shared lived experience and practical guidance. This role focuses on empowering clients to discover their strengths, build independence and achieve positive outcomes through person centred care.

The successful candidate will have lived experience of mental health challenges and experience working with people who have complex needs including mental health challenges in order to effectively support individuals and work towards their goals.

This is a permanent part time opportunity of approximately 3 days per week (or 0.6 FTE) based in Fremantle. Some travel to areas surrounding Fremantle may be required.

• Draw on lived experience to engage with individuals accessing LWB Mental Health Services
• Support individuals to understand their needs, identify challenges and areas of improvement
• Assist individuals to articulate, implement and work towards goals in their support plans
• Share relevant lived experience insights when appropriate and within role scope
• Work as part of the team to support program activities and achievement of individuals outcomes
• Complete documentation and reporting requirements, including progress notes

• Lived experience of mental health challenges, confidence and resilience to share as appropriate
• First Aid Certificate
• Ability to reflect on recovery strategies
• Ability to positively engage, interact and work with people who have complex needs
• Demonstrated knowledge in educational or vocational activities, community participation or independent living skills
• Well established self care and self support strategies in place

Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including a National Criminal History Record Check and WA Working with Children Check.

• Work for one of Australia's largest social purpose organisations
• Life Without Barriers offers ongoing training, support and career advancement opportunities
• Make a real difference in people's journeys towards living well with mental illness.

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Advertised: 03 Jul 2026 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 13 Jul :55 W. Australia Standard Time

Talent Quarter is partnering with a not-for-profit disability and aged care provider in south western Sydney to appoint a Manager, Allied Health. You'll lead an established team, while also building new service streams in Aged Care and Medicare-funded services.

You'll join the Senior Leadership Team, report to the COO, and help shape a commercially sustainable division. A graduate pathway program and strong governance are key features of the role.

ATSICHS Brisbane is seeking a General Practitioner to provide high-quality, culturally safe primary health care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in Brisbane and Logan. You will focus on prevention, early intervention, and chronic disease management within a holistic care framework.

The role emphasizes culturally informed practice, collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, and ongoing professional development in a supportive environment.

Spectrum.Life is a leading HealthTech partner delivering clinically backed digital health and wellbeing solutions across Australia. We provide insurer-funded mental health and chronic disease support, with a growing ANZ Connected Care Program and in-house health coaching.

This role supports remote coaching and clinical collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. You will contribute to scalable programs, deliver structured coaching by video or phone, and help participants achieve meaningful

Eldercare in South Australia is recruiting a Senior Clinical Psychologist to lead psychological wellbeing across our residential aged care homes. The role blends direct clinical work with education, service development and organisational impact, reporting to the General Manager Wellbeing and Allied Programs.

You will provide specialist assessments and evidence-based interventions for anxiety, depression and grief, coach multidisciplinary teams, develop resources and contribute to quality

Great team. Big growth. Your call on where it goes next. We're partnering with a highly regarded not-for-profit disability and aged care provider in south western Sydney to find their next Manager, Allied Health.

Most leaders in this space inherit a team or get handed a blank page. This role offers both: a skilled, established team, and the mandate to build what comes next. Our client's allied health division is up and running, and they're now expanding into Aged Care and Medicare-funded services. They need a leader who can keep the team performing while building new streams alongside it.

• Keep delivery strong and compliant for the existing NDIS team
• Build new service streams in Aged Care and Medicare/fee-for-service, including gap fees and health fund claiming
• Join the Senior Leadership Team, reporting directly to the COO and shaping a commercially sustainable division
• Establish a graduate pathway program to make the organisation a destination for students and new grads in south western Sydney
• Oversee compliance, restrictive practices governance and quality reporting, and build partnerships with regulators and universities
• Coach, mentor and inspire a team that's proud of the work it does

• 10+ years in senior management within allied health, ideally in a highly regulated human services environment
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant allied health field
• Registration with the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission as an Advanced Behaviour Practitioner
• Strong knowledge of NDIS, aged care and health care standards (or the ability to pick them up quickly)
• A track record of leading established teams through change and growth
• A collaborative, authentic, culture-first leadership style
• Postgraduate qualifications and professional membership are highly regarded

• You won't start from zero. You'll step into a team that's already delivering
• Genuine scope to shape new service lines and the future of the division
• A values-driven organisation where people with disability are at the centre of every decision
• A supportive executive team and a leadership seat with real influence

The successful candidate will be required to complete a National Police Check, NDIS Worker Screening Check and Working with Children Check, and provide proof of right to work in Australia.

Consultant Year 1-9: $424,525 - $539,140 per annum

Sessional Year 1-9: $817.44 - $1,038.13 per session

Above remuneration is inclusive of base rate as of 3 September 2026, 12% superannuation and applicable allowances. Remuneration is subject to assessment of qualifications, clinical skills and years of practice.

Employment Types: Full Time, Part Time and Sessional appointments available, with the possibility of extension(s).

The new Mental Health Inpatient Unit will comprise 15 beds, including 4 Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) beds, co-located with the Community Mental Health Clinic to support integrated and patient-centred care.

Midwest Mental Health and Community Alcohol and Drug Services provide specialist care across inpatient, community and outreach settings through a strong multidisciplinary approach. The medical team includes a Director of Clinical Services - Mental Health, Consultant Psychiatrists, Trainee Registrars, Resident Medical Officers and Interns, fostering a collaborative and supportive working environment.

The service maintains strong links with universities and the Rural Clinical School and is committed to education, research and workforce development through an established Rural Psychiatry Training Pathway. Manageable caseloads and on-call commitments support an excellent work-life balance.

As a Consultant Psychiatrist, you will play a key role in the continued development of mental health services across the Midwest, providing expert clinical care, leadership, mentorship and strategic input into service delivery.

This role will suit a senior Consultant Psychiatrist who is development-focused, and who is motivated by the opportunity to lead change, solve complex challenges, develop innovative approaches and create new opportunities for consumers, staff and future mental health professionals.

• Contribute to the establishment and ongoing development of a contemporary Mental Health Inpatient Unit.
• Influence mental health care across inpatient and community settings.
• Lead quality improvement, clinical governance and service innovation initiatives.
• Supervise and mentor Registrars, Resident Medical Officers and multidisciplinary team members.
• Participate in research, service evaluation and workforce development initiatives.

• Unrestricted specialist registration with the Medical Board of Australia in Psychiatry.
• Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP).
• Significant experience as a Consultant Psychiatrist within Australian healthcare settings.
• Extensive clinical experience across community and/or inpatient mental health services.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder engagement and mentoring capabilities.
• A demonstrated commitment to service improvement, education, research and innovation.

• Up to four weeks annual leave plus three weeks professional development leave.
• Five weeks overseas professional development leave after five years.
• Regional incentives including district allowance, accommodation subsidies and travel assistance.
• Relocation support for interstate and overseas candidates.
• A relaxed coastal lifestyle with easy access to Perth.

This is an active recruitment pool which will be assessed on a regular basis by the panel to fill both immediate vacant positions and future vacancies. Please note that after filling the current vacancies, all suitable applicants will be placed in the pool for future appointments. Appointments may be made from this pool until 30/04/2028.

Note:To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have valid Australian work rights. This includes visa holders. Permanent appointments may be made to individuals who hold citizenship, permanent residency, or visas that allow the right to work in Australia.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce where every employee feels valued and empowered. We believe that a diverse team brings unique perspectives and drives innovation to meet our community's needs. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences to join us in shaping a more equitable future and as a measure to achieve equality, under sections 51, 66R and 66ZP of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, encourage applications from people living with a disability, Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, women and youth (24 years of age and under).

WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant's integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. This vacancy is subject to a Western Australian Working with Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at:

Please note this recruitment process requires completion of satisfactory Pre-Employment Health Assessment (PEHA). Any offer of employment with WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is conditional on satisfactory PEHA to ensure you can perform the inherent requirements of the position. An unsatisfactory PEHA will result in the offer of employment being withdrawn. Please see the attached WACHS PEHA Policy for further information.

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00PM will not be accepted.
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Barwon Health in Geelong seeks a Senior Mental Health Clinician to deliver clinical therapies and consultation to consumers and families, while leading day-to-day team operations and providing supervision to clinical staff. You will collaborate with consortium partners to support service development across the region and contribute to continuous quality improvement.

The role involves a rotating roster with after-hours and weekend shifts, reflecting the needs of a growing service.

Palliative Care SA - in partnership with Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network - is hiring a Manager, Integrated Mental Health to lead services across inpatient, ICU and community settings.

You will provide strategic and operational leadership to multidisciplinary teams, oversee workforce, resources and service development while delivering consumer-centred outcomes in a regional SA hospital network.

Canberra Health Services is seeking an experienced Senior Manager to lead Adult Community Mental Health Services (ACMHS). The role provides operational oversight, drives strategic planning, and supports day-to-day functions across multiple adult mental health teams in the ACT.

The successful candidate will have at least five years post-qualification clinical experience, strong leadership and people-management skills, and a current driver's licence.

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Hours per fortnight -80

Job Category -Nursing - Registered Nurse (Div 1)

• Deliver clinical therapies and consultation to consumers, families and carers
• Lead team operations and provide clinical and line management supervision
• Work with consortium partners on service development, reporting and quality improvement

About the role

The Royal Commission into Victoria's Mental Health System challenged us to go beyond incremental improvement and build a system that helps all Victorians live their best lives. The Greater Geelong and Borough of Queenscliffe (GGQ) Mental Health and Wellbeing Local is a key step towards that goal. It is delivered by a consortium of equal partners: Barwon Health, Wathaurong Aboriginal Cooperative, Wellways Australia and ermha365. The service is built on positivity, hope and inclusion. Whether people reach us online, by phone or in person, every first contact starts with a simple question: "Welcome, how can we help?"

As Senior Mental Health Clinician, employed by Barwon Health, you'll deliver clinical therapies and consultation to consumers and their families, and help shape the service as it grows. You'll lead day-to-day team operations, support clinical staff through supervision, and work closely with our consortium partners to deliver connected, person-centred care across the region. The role works a rotating roster that includes after-hours and weekend shifts.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide clinical therapies and primary and secondary consultation to consumers, families and carers, both within the Local and with external services
• Lead the ongoing development and daily operations of the team, including clinical and line management supervision of clinical staff
• Collaborate across the consortium partnership and contribute to data reporting, service development, quality improvement and evaluation

What We Are Looking For

You're an experienced mental health clinician who enjoys leading others and building something new. You bring strong clinical skills and a collaborative, recovery-oriented approach, and you're comfortable working in a service that is still evolving.

• Demonstrated experience delivering clinical therapies and consultation in a community mental health setting
• Experience providing clinical supervision and leadership, with strong partnership and stakeholder engagement skill.

Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.

• Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction
• A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Attractive salary packaging benefits
  • Living expenses capped at $9,010
  • Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650

Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.

• Working with Children Check (if applicable)

Contact person: Libby Gendall, Manager (Acting) GGQ Lacal Mental Health & Wellbeing Service
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Internal applicants: If you are currently employed at Barwon Health, please ensure you sign in via the Employee Login on the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page through the intranet before applying.

Marathon Health is seeking a Care Coordinator in Wagga Wagga, NSW, to bridge gaps between people in need and local health services. You will review health needs, connect clients with essential services, and develop capacity for self-management, while advocating for good primary care access.

This part-time role emphasizes cultural safety, working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, CALD clients, and multidisciplinary teams to improve health outcomes.

About us:

Spectrum.Life is a whole-of-health digital partner that guides organisations and their people to thrive, delivering clinically backed digital health, mental health and wellbeing solutions. Our HealthTech delivers digital transformation for Insurers, Educators and Employers through Co-creation or seamlessly integrated out-of-the-box solutions, that decrease digital fragmentation and engage, empower, and transform their people's lives. Established in 2018 by Stuart McGoldrick and Stephen Costello, Spectrum.Life provides services internationally to over 7.2m insurance members, 3,000 corporate clients, 60 universities and 650,000 university students. Spectrum.Life currently employs over 450 people. Our vision is to change and save as many lives as possible.

Role Brief:

Some of the most valuable work in health isn't therapy. It's the handful of well-designed hours that help someone living with a chronic illness or a mental health condition get back to the life they want, and the clinical judgement to recognise when they need something more. Our ANZ Connected Care Programs deliver insurer-funded mental health and chronic disease support to people right across Australia. We're growing, and we're bringing health coaching in house.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver structured, time-limited health coaching by video and telephone across our mental health and chronic disease programs
• Complete baseline and completion clinical assessments, screen for risk, and elevate confidently when a participant needs more
• Work with people managing depression, anxiety, cardiac and metabolic conditions, persistent pain, and the psychological weight of long-term illness
• Write end-of-program reports for referrers and treating teams that are clear and useful
• Contribute to a genuine multidisciplinary team and to how these programs are designed as they scale

Requirements:

• You hold general registration as a psychologist with AHPRA, with a Master's or Doctorate in clinical, counselling or health psychology
• You have at least five years post-full-registration clinical experience, including coaching
• You have genuinely practised health coaching under a recognised coaching model - not therapy with a coaching label
• You understand how physical illness and mental health shape each other
• You're excellent remotely, organised on paper, and generous in a team
• You are living in Australia with the right to work here

Desirable:

• An ICF credential or equivalent coaching psychology qualification
• Experience supporting people whose physical health concerns affect their wellbeing, including chronic disease
• Five or more years in psycho-oncology, which opens up work in our Cancer Support stream

What are the benefits of working at SPECTRUM.LIFE?

• A strong multidisciplinary model. You'll work alongside an experienced team of nurses, dietitians and exercise physiologists with a wide range of skills and areas of practice
• Regular MDT meetings, case reviews and internal peer supervision - resourced inside your paid hours, not on top of them
• Fully remote, anywhere in Australia, with flexibility to schedule your hours between 9.00 a.m. and 6.00 p.m.
• Admin support, so your time goes to participants
• A digital health and AI-enabled business, with technology built to make good clinical work easier
• Technology equipment provided and role-specific professional indemnity coverage
• 24/7 EAP and a full suite of health and wellbeing supports
• Real influence over how these programs develop

Healthcare Australia invites experienced Mental Health Registered Nurses (RN) and Mental Health Enrolled Nurses (EN) to join our agency for ongoing shifts across Adelaide's public and private mental health services. The role spans acute, inpatient and community settings, with flexible day, afternoon and night rosters.

You will provide recovery-focused, person-centred care, perform risk assessments, administer medications and contribute to care planning within multidisciplinary teams.

The University of Melbourne is seeking a part time Project Manager to lead the XR Innovation Lab focused on transforming youth mental health. You'll collaborate with researchers, clinicians, technologists and lived experience experts to move XR projects from concept to real world impact.

Reporting to the Centre for Youth Mental Health, you will coordinate lab activities, manage risk and budget, and implement agile workflows using Jira and Trello while building engaging web content and

University of Melbourne invites a proactive Project Manager to shape the XR Innovation Lab for youth mental health. You will work with researchers, clinicians, technologists and lived experience experts to deliver high-impact XR projects in real-world clinical settings.

You will strengthen agile ways of working, manage budgets, and ensure regulatory compliance while coordinating meetings, strategy days and cross-disciplinary activities.

Looking for your next leadership opportunity where you can make a genuine difference?

Curamoir is partnering with a well-respected Aboriginal Medical Service in South Australia to recruit an experiencedMental Health Manager. This is a rewarding opportunity to lead a dedicated team, support culturally safe mental health services, and contribute to improved health outcomes for Aboriginal communities, all while experiencing some of Australia's most unique and breath taking landscapes.

• ASAP start with a contract of up to5 months (flexible contract length available, with potential to become permanent)

• Earnup to $100 per hour, depending on experience

• Work Mon-Fri clinic hours

• Flights provided

• Free accommodation (may be shared)

• Access to a vehicle throughout your contract

• Dedicated recruitment consultant providing ongoing support and transparent communication

• Fast and simple online onboarding process

• Discounted professional development courses (REC, ALS, Triage and more)

• Complimentary Blue Light Card membership for discounts on shopping, travel and entertainment

• Previous experience in aleadership or management role

• Strong clinical Mental Health experience

• Current AHPRA registration

• Full working rights in Australia

Department of Health WA External Careers seeks a Consultant Psychiatrist for Geraldton Hospital to shape a new Mental Health Inpatient Unit in the Midwest. The role emphasizes expert clinical care, leadership and strategic input to service delivery.

You will lead quality improvement, supervise registrars and engage in research and workforce development while supporting a collaborative, multidisciplinary team in a growing regional service.

Advantage Medical Staffing Ltd is seeking an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist specialising in General Adult Psychiatry in Western Australia. The role offers a full-time, permanent appointment within public mental health services, with opportunities for teaching and professional development in a supportive environment.

The ideal candidate will hold FRANZCP or be eligible for Australian registration (AHPRA), with UK-trained credentials (CCT/MRCPsych) encouraged.

Murdoch University's Australian National Phenome Centre (ANPC) seeks a Director to lead scientific and strategic direction for a national translational bioscience platform. You will drive competitive research programs, secure funding and engage across academia, healthcare, government and industry.

The role requires building partnerships, guiding complex teams, and translating research into public health and commercial impact, with travel as needed across sites and partners.

In this role, you will lead the Clinical HTA team from both a technical and management perspective. You'll oversee a portfolio of clinical evaluation and evidence synthesis projects for government, funding bodies and other external clients, as well as work undertaken for RACS. You'll be responsible for making sure projects are delivered to a high standard, on time and within budget, while also building the capability and capacity of the team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead and support the Clinical HTA team, including workforce planning, resource allocation, coaching and performance management.
• Provide technical guidance and oversight across clinical evaluation, evidence synthesis and critical appraisal work.
• Oversee project delivery, including quality, timelines, budgets, utilisation and resource planning.
• Develop funding submissions and contribute technical and operational input to tenders and project proposals.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, funders, government and other key stakeholders.
• Work closely with the General Manager, Research, Audit & Academic Surgery and Manager, Health Economics HTA to support the team's work and broader business development opportunities.
• Identify opportunities to improve service delivery, project outcomes and client satisfaction.

The role is full time ongoing and based out of our Adelaide office.

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You'll join a team of nine, including another Manager responsible for the health economics stream. The majority of the team are HTA researchers, working across a range of clinical evaluation and evidence synthesis projects. The team works primarily with governments, including the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing, as well as international funders. Projects include de novo HTAs, evaluation of submitted HTAs and development of HTA protocols. You'll work closely with colleagues across RACS, including research and clinical leaders, as well as external clients, funders, medical colleges, specialty societies, clinicians and research partners.

You're an experienced HTA researcher and people leader who combines strong technical expertise with the ability to manage projects, people and stakeholder relationships.

You'll bring:

• Strong experience in health technology assessment, clinical evaluation or evidence synthesis, with highly developed clinical assessment and critical appraisal skills.
• Experience leading a program of projects, including planning, prioritisation, resource allocation and budget management.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills, with the ability to work confidently with clients, funders, clinicians and other external stakeholders.
• Experience leading, coaching and developing a specialist team.
• Experience contributing to business development, funding submissions or tender responses would be desirable.
• A tertiary qualification, ideally postgraduate, in health, science or a related field is required.

Full-time, continuing opportunityLocated on Camperdown Campus on Gadigal CountryCompetitive remuneration package including 17% superannuationAbout the teamThe Health, Safety & Wellbeing (HSW) team plays a critical role in enabling safe, healthy and sustainable ways of working across the University. Through listening, learning and a commitment to continuous improvement, HSW promotes consistent best practice, frameworks and standards across all faculties and business areas. Together, the team helps shape a culture where health, safety and wellbeing are embedded into everyday work, supporting organisational excellence and long-term success.

About the opportunityThe HSW Director Systems and Enablement is a senior University leadership role. In this position, you will be accountable for setting and driving the strategic direction of the University's HSW systems, governance, assurance, reporting, and digital enablement functions.

Operating at a senior strategic level with influence extending to University Executive and Senate, the Director shapes a proactive agenda, provides trusted advice to senior leaders, and ensures sustained organisational focus on strategic priorities, risk management, and performance. The role plays a critical leadership function in embedding a cohesive and forward-looking approach to health, safety and wellbeing risks across the institution.

Your key responsibilities will be to:lead the design and development of HSW Systems and Enablement function strategic objectives and goals for the Universityteam leadership and budget managementset and evolve the HSW Systems and Enablement operating model, ensuring clarity of roles, service offerings, and integration across systems, governance, assurance, and reporting functionsset and evolve the governance and reporting framework for the HSW functionlead the University wide assurance/audit programprovide strategic oversight and direction for HSW systems and digital enablement and continuous improvementlead the University's HSW Program Management activities.

This role will suit a contemporary HSW leader who combines strong systems and governance capability with the ability to set direction and lead digital and technology enabled change, while bringing people with them through complex organisational change.

About yougraduate degree/ professional qualifications or equivalent experience in a WHS or related disciplineextensive experience within Work Health and Safety field with a demonstrated experience of relevant legislation and policiesdemonstrated leadership in developing an effective and sustainable safety culture and conceptualising, developing and implementing practical compliance and safety programsextensive leadership experience leading multi-disciplinary Work Health and Safety specialist professionals within large, complex and highly regulated organisationsdemonstrated experience in applying H&S Safety Management strategies in complex environmentsadvanced knowledge of Risk Management practices and the application of government legislation, codes of practice and Australian standardsadvanced knowledge of relevant Australian Safety Standards as well as relevant Safe Work Australia, SafeWork NSW and Workcover publicationsextensive experience with the development of HSMS systems and provision of technical supporting tools.

Sponsorship / work rights for AustraliaPlease note: You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

How to apply

The Safe Step is assisting the University of Sydney with this appointment. Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. For further information and a confidential conversation about the role please contact Stephen Coldicutt on or .Pre-employment checks and declarationsYour employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University. Also, to meet the University's obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statementAt the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion , evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People , women , people living with a disability , people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds , and those who identify as LGBTIQ+ . We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion . The University of SydneyThe University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

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Tennant Creek, Northern Territory 0860, Australia

Full-time Permanent Mid-level Senior

Posted 19 Oct 2026

Make a real difference in Aboriginal health while leading a dedicated rural and remote healthcare team across the Barkly Region.

Anyinginyi Health Aboriginal Corporation is a community-controlled organisation committed to delivering culturally responsive, holistic primary healthcare services to Aboriginal people across the Barkly Region. Through a strong focus on prevention, health promotion, community engagement and culturally safe care, our team works to improve health outcomes and strengthen communities.

Anyinginyi Health Aboriginal Corporation is seeking a passionate and dedicated Male Rural & Remote Aboriginal Health Practitioner (AHP) to join our Rural Remote Health Services team. This rewarding role provides essential primary health care services to Aboriginal Men, children, families and communities across the Barkly region's remote communities and outstations.

Working as part of a small, dynamic outreach team, you will help improve health outcomes by delivering culturally responsive clinical care, health assessments, health promotion, disease prevention, immunisation programs and community education services

This role offers a unique opportunity to combine your clinical skills with meaningful community engagement while supporting Aboriginal Men and families to achieve better health and wellbeing.

• Deliver primary health care services and health assessments in remote communities throughout the Barkly Region.
• Knowledge of primary health care and health issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
• The ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal men, families and communities.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary teams and delivering community-based health services
• Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• A current driver's licence and willingness to travel regularly to remote communities.
• A commitment to professional development and rural and remote health practice.
• Promote health awareness and deliver community education programs.
• Engage men and families in accessing preventative health services and recall programs.
• Facilitate telehealth appointments and continuity of care.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, community members and partner organisations.

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse (AHPRA) or Aboriginal Health Practitioner.
• Experience in primary health care and/or rural and remote health settings.
• Strong communication, consultation and relationship-building abilities.
• Understanding of issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health outcomes.
• Ability to work independently and effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Current driver's licence.
• Eligibility to obtain an NT Ochre Card and National Police Check.
• Commitment to culturally safe and community-centred healthcare delivery.
• Experience working in Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHOs).
• Knowledge of Communicare.
• Remote NT experience.
• Four-wheel drive training or willingness to undertake training.

Aboriginal Health Practitioner: $106,769.96 - $118,348.25 per annum

• Superannuation paid at 12%
• Salary packaging up to $15,899.94 per annum
• Subsidised accommodation for candidates relocating from outside the Barkly region
• Up to $5,000 relocation assistance
• Six weeks annual leave
• 10 Days Personal/ Carer's Leave
• Professional development support and study allowance
• Remote retention and travel allowances
• Bilingual allowance opportunities
• Free access to Anyinginyi Health Clinic services and prescriptions
• Free general dentistry (excluding lab work costs)

Enjoy year-round sunshine, stunning landscapes and a welcoming community while living in the heart of Australia. Tennant Creek offers the benefits of regional living with access to schools, shopping, sporting facilities, a regional hospital, airport and essential services. It's the perfect place to build a rewarding career and lifestyle.

This is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Identified Position designated under Section 57 of the NT Anti-Discrimination Act. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men are strongly encouraged to apply.

• Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital.
• Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions.
• Flexible working conditions.
• Access to Employee Assistance Program.
• Access to onsite Physiotherapists.
• Access to onsite cafes, staff cafeteria, pharmacy and gift shop.

About the Role:

Are you committed to supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and families through their healthcare journey?

The Aboriginal Health Worker - Community role plays a key part in strengthening relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and ensuring that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives, knowledge and lived experiences inform service delivery, decision-making and outcomes.

In this role, you will undertake clinical and psychosocial assessments and develop culturally responsive intervention plans, including referrals, liaison and advocacy. You will work collaboratively with care teams and professionals across a range of clinical areas, including individual and group settings, acute care, primary health and community-based services.

Working in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, services and leadership, you will identify, co-design and implement quality improvement projects across policy, research, programs and service development, aligned with Closing the Gap and other relevant strategies and standards.

You will provide guidance to team members and help foster respectful, culturally safe workplaces while establishing and strengthening trusted relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and service providers. This includes attending, participating in and delivering key events, forums and committee activities, as well as undertaking other administrative tasks as required.

We are seeking someone with a well-developed understanding of the historical and contemporary issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities, and the ability to apply this knowledge to culturally appropriate practice, advice and service delivery. You will be committed to promoting inclusion, cultural integrity and culturally responsive care while confidently managing sensitive and complex information and conversations. Strong relationship-management skills and the ability to build meaningful partnerships are essential.

This is an Identified position in accordance with Section 27(4) of the Public Sector Management Act 1994 and is only open to an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander lived experience and cultural capability is considered essential and therefore confirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage may be requested.

Please note this recruitment round may be used to establish a merit list for part-time and full-time positions.

Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:

• Current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required.
• Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.
• Provide Confirmation of Aboriginality.
• Have or be willing to obtain a Certificate III in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care or equivalent.

Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.

Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website .

Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together
Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community
Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind

CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply.

The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal .

This is an Identified position in accordance with Section 27(4) of the Public Sector Management Act 1994 and is only open to an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander lived experience and cultural capability is considered essential and therefore confirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage may be requested.

Healthcare, Medical and Allied Services
Indigenous

Lead. Innovate. Make a Difference.

Are you an experienced Allied Health professional ready to take the next step in your leadership career?

Damascus Health Services, located within Brisbane Private Hospital, is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Allied Health Manager to provide clinical and operational leadership across our Allied Health and Day Damascus services.

This is an opportunity to combine clinical expertise with leadership, service development and innovation within a specialised service supporting people experiencing dependence on alcohol, prescription and over-the-counter medications.

This is a part-time role, 0.6 FTE commencing February 1st, 2027.

Damascus Health Services provides evidence-based treatment within a multidisciplinary environment, including:

• A 44-bed inpatient service specialising in alcohol, prescription and over-the-counter medication dependence.
• Day Damascus, providing structured treatment and ongoing recovery support.
• A multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists, nurses, allied health clinicians and support staff providing coordinated, patient-centred care.

As Allied Health Manager, you will provide leadership across Allied Health and oversee the operational delivery and development of Day Damascus.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead, support and develop the multidisciplinary Allied Health team.
• Provide operational leadership for the Day Damascus service.
• Support high-quality clinical assessment, treatment and care planning.
• Promote evidence-based, patient-centred practice.
• Drive quality improvement and service innovation.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen and grow existing and new programs.
• Work collaboratively with psychiatrists, nursing, Allied Health and other key stakeholders.
• Partner with Business Development and the Executive Team to support referral growth and future service development.
• Contribute to strategic planning and the sustainable growth of Damascus Health Services.

You are an experienced Allied Health professional with a collaborative leadership style and a strong commitment to mental health and/or alcohol and other drug services.

You will bring:

• Demonstrated leadership, coordination or team management experience.
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making capability.
• Experience in mental health, alcohol and other drugs, rehabilitation or a related clinical setting.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.
• An interest in service development, innovation and continuous improvement.
• The ability to work autonomously while fostering effective multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy, Social Work or Psychology
• For Psychologists current registration with AHPRA.
• For Social Workers and Occupational Therapists mental health accreditation with the relevant professional body is required.
• Demonstrated experience working within mental health, alcohol and other drugs, addiction, rehabilitation or a related clinical service.
• Demonstrated clinical leadership and/or team management experience.
• Knowledge and experience in evidence-based assessment and therapeutic interventions relevant to mental health and/or addiction services.
• Highly developed communication, interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to patient-centred care, clinical governance and continuous quality improvement.
• Postgraduate qualifications or specialist training in mental health, addiction or a related field.
• Experience leading or developing outpatient, day program or group-based services.
• Experience in service development, program evaluation or quality improvement.
• Experience delivering evidence-based therapeutic approaches such as CBT, DBT, ACT or Schema Therapy.
• Approved clinical supervisor status relevant to the applicant's professional discipline.

• Flexible 0.6 FTE leadership position
• Opportunity to influence the future direction of Damascus Health Services
• Scope to develop and expand programs and models of care
• Collaborative multidisciplinary environment
• Combination of clinical, operational and strategic leadership
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference to patients and their recovery

If you're looking for a leadership role where your clinical expertise, ideas and ability to develop services can have a genuine impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Join us in shaping the future of Damascus Health Services.

When you join Healthscope, you become part of our Community of Care. Our people are at the heart of our organisation - no matter the role, every day our people make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families. As the only national private hospital operator and healthcare provider in Australia, our hospitals are supported by our central support office, enabling them to provide an exceptional experience for the communities we care for.

• Flexibility to work across one or multiple hospitals across our network.
• Discounted health insurance
• Continuous professional development, education & support growth

We pride ourselves on working with talented, passionate, and caring people to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care and experience during their stay with us.

Come and be the difference in our patient's lives .

Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. We are also committed to child safety. We are committed to the safety, participation and empowerment of all children. Applicants will be required to provide a current National Police check, WWCC (where applicable) and Evidence of right to work in Australia prior to appointment. Staff in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as a Category A Healthcare worker.