Job Description
Job description
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (38 hours per week) up to June 2026
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist/Social Worker Level 5, Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2, Clinical Psychologist/Senior Psychologist
Location: Sydney Local Health District
Requisition ID: REQ550241
In Sydney Local Health District our vision is Excellence in health and healthcare for all. You will be working in an innovative district that celebrates and invests in the ideas of staff, values people and offers life-long careers. Join the team at one of the leading public health organisations in Australia!
About The Role
This position will be based across Sydney Local Health District.
The Aftercare Lead provides District-wide leadership for the integration and coordination of aftercare services including The Way Back NSW Aftercare Service in SLHD. The Way Back NSW provides community-based assertive psychosocial support for people following a suicide attempt or suicidal crisis who have been referred from an acute care or community mental health setting.
The Aftercare Lead will be required to plan and implement strategies to enhance service visibility for patients/consumers, families and clinicians, coordinate with District teams to ensure the effectiveness of referral pathways, and play a lead role in clinical and operational governance consistent with NSW Health and SLHD policies, procedures and standards.
For more information, please view the Position Description
Ideal Candidate
Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse with a minimum of 5 years full time equivalent post registration experience with at least 3 years full time equivalent experience in the Specialty field, an appropriate clinical post graduate qualification in the specialty field and/or experience deemed appropriate. Psychologist or Allied Health Professional must have current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (if applicable) and/or eligibility for membership of a relevant professional association. Clinical Psychologists must have a post-graduate qualification and endorsement in clinical psychology. Current NSW Driver’s Licence (P1 or P2 Licence accepted).
Advanced knowledge and clinical experience working with people experiencing suicidal crisis with an applied understanding of contemporary approaches to suicide prevention and service delivery models.
Benefits And Perks
Accrued Day Off each month, paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading.
Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus
Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education
Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families
Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefit
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_015).
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/
To further connect with us, check us out on LinkedIn
Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
For enquiries, please contact Marika Van Ooyen via email at Marika.Vanooyen@health.nsw.gov.au
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 16 February 2026
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (38 hours per week) up to June 2026
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist/Social Worker Level 5, Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2, Clinical Psychologist/Senior Psychologist
Location: Sydney Local Health District
Requisition ID: REQ550241
In Sydney Local Health District our vision is Excellence in health and healthcare for all. You will be working in an innovative district that celebrates and invests in the ideas of staff, values people and offers life-long careers. Join the team at one of the leading public health organisations in Australia!
About The Role
This position will be based across Sydney Local Health District.
The Aftercare Lead provides District-wide leadership for the integration and coordination of aftercare services including The Way Back NSW Aftercare Service in SLHD. The Way Back NSW provides community-based assertive psychosocial support for people following a suicide attempt or suicidal crisis who have been referred from an acute care or community mental health setting.
The Aftercare Lead will be required to plan and implement strategies to enhance service visibility for patients/consumers, families and clinicians, coordinate with District teams to ensure the effectiveness of referral pathways, and play a lead role in clinical and operational governance consistent with NSW Health and SLHD policies, procedures and standards.
For more information, please view the Position Description
Ideal Candidate
Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse with a minimum of 5 years full time equivalent post registration experience with at least 3 years full time equivalent experience in the Specialty field, an appropriate clinical post graduate qualification in the specialty field and/or experience deemed appropriate. Psychologist or Allied Health Professional must have current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (if applicable) and/or eligibility for membership of a relevant professional association. Clinical Psychologists must have a post-graduate qualification and endorsement in clinical psychology. Current NSW Driver’s Licence (P1 or P2 Licence accepted).
Advanced knowledge and clinical experience working with people experiencing suicidal crisis with an applied understanding of contemporary approaches to suicide prevention and service delivery models.
Benefits And Perks
Accrued Day Off each month, paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading.
Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus
Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education
Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families
Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefit
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_015).
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/
To further connect with us, check us out on LinkedIn
Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
For enquiries, please contact Marika Van Ooyen via email at Marika.Vanooyen@health.nsw.gov.au
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 16 February 2026
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Aftercare Clinical Lead (Occupational Therapist/Social Worker Level 5 position is now open for candidates interested in the Health Jobs sector. This role in Sydney offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Health Jobs is a plus.
