Employment Type: Temporary Full Time, 38 hours per week up until November 2026 Location: SWSLHD District Wide Service Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2, Occupational Therapist Level 4, Senior Psychologist, Social Worker Level 4 Remuneration: Dependant on Classification Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2: $2,527.30 – $2,577.70 per week Occupational Therapist Level 4: $2,331.57 - $2,388.08 per week Senior Psychologist: $2,284.57 - $2,475.55 per week Social Worker Level 4: $2,331.57 - $2,388.08 per week Requisition ID: REQ608021 Application Close Date: 06/10/2025 Interview Date Range: 09/10/2025 – 16/10/2025 Contact Details: Patrick Parker – 0409 920 125 | patrick.parker@health.nsw.gov.au About The Opportunity South Western Sydney Local Health District are recruiting for a Clinical Coordinator to complement and enhance the current Police, Ambulance, Clinical, Early, Response Department. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced Clinician to lead a team in a new and innovative field, working alongside NSW Police and NSW Ambulance. What You'll Be Doing The PACER Coordinator is based out of Police stations at Campbelltown and Bankstown and the Ambulance superstation at Liverpool in SWSLHD. They provide a highly mobile, recovery orientated clinical advice, consultancy and support to NSW Police and NSW Ambulance managing mental health related cases in the community. The PACER Coordinator is a response requested by an operational Police unit or NSW Paramedics & provides mental health intervention & undertakes triage, primary client assessment & management of complex mental health emergencies & crises at an advanced level. The position requires extensive knowledge of mental health disorders & demonstrated clinical practices to provide support, treatment, coordination & education to emergency services who work with consumers with complex mental & physical health needs. The successful applicant will be required to work a rotating roster including evenings and weekends. Where You'll Be Working SWSLHD Community Mental Health Services provide comprehensive, community-based mental health care across South Western Sydney. These services cater to different age groups, including children, adolescents, adults, and older persons, ensuring specialised care throughout various life stages. The multidisciplinary teams offer a range of supports, including mental health assessments, crisis intervention, care coordination, and therapy. They work closely with inpatient services, GPs, and other community organisations to provide holistic care. The focus on community health and wellbeing makes SWSLHD Community Mental Health Services an ideal place to work, providing opportunities for professional growth and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the community. How To Apply To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application. Relevant qualification/ registration in one of the disciplines outlined in the position description.Describe a time when you provided a rapid and comprehensive mental health assessment in a community setting. How did you collaborate with emergency services, families, and other stakeholders to develop and implement an effective care plan that reduced the need for hospitalisation?PACER Coordinators play a key role in building partnerships across health, emergency, and community sectors. Can you provide an example of how you have led or contributed to the development of such partnerships to improve continuity of care for individuals with complex mental health and comorbidity issues?Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who 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. Need more information? Click here for the Position Description Find out more about applying for this position Additional Information Salary Packaging South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details. Health & Fitness South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport. Transforming Your Experience Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment. To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency. At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI community to apply. SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse. Connect with us on 'X', Facebook and LinkedIn.
