Mental health, drug and alcohol careers in Murrumbidgee

Our innovative models of care are designed for the rural and regional population we serve. Our teams deliver critical services within acute, sub-acute and community settings. 

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Why choose Murrumbidgee Local Health District (LHD)

As a member of our team at Murrumbidgee LHD, you'll have the opportunity to: 

  • work within talented multidisciplinary environments 
  • have excellent support with ongoing development 
  • access to key technologies connecting you with colleagues based throughout the District. 

We are always on the lookout for passionate and dedicated nursing, allied health and medical staff to join our mental health, drug and alcohol multidisciplinary teams. 

A great place to live and work

A move to Murrumbidgee LHD is the start of a new way of life. Learn about our region and culture; the financial incentives and wellbeing programs we offer; and how we can help you make the move to Murrumbidgee.

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Mental health, drug and alcohol careers

Career opportunities include: 

  • Adult Acute Unit and High Dependency Unit 
  • Consumer and Carer Workforce 
  • Drug and Alcohol Services 
  • Mental Health Emergency Consultation Service 
  • Older Persons Acute Mental Health Inpatient Unit 
  • Recovery Unit – Nursing, Allied Health and Medical 
  • Specialist Community MHDA Services 
  • Transitional Behavioural Assessment and Intervention Service 

Meet our team

“We always have opportunities for people who want to make a real difference in people’s lives. Whether you’re a nurse or an Allied Health worker. you will find something that suits you with us. We take career pathways and succession planning seriously in Murrumbidgee and are known for our innovative models of care. 

Newcomers are often surprised by the access to professional development, clinical supervision and our family friendly workplaces. Try us, you might just be surprised.”Alison Thorne, District Community Mental Health Drug and Alcohol Manager.

 

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Mental Health

Our mental health team at Wagga Wagga enjoy more career opportunities and a world-class facility.

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Mental Health

[On-screen text] Wagga Wagga Mental Health Careers

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Ashlee Taylor - Senior Occupational Therapist, Mental Health Recovery Unit

I really love Wagga. I  have lived here for a short time before. I also have some family here so, I really wanted the opportunity to to work in a rural area again, I was working in the city, in Adelaide and I like working for smaller teams in rural areas.

John Jacob - Registered Nurse, Mental Health Recovery Unit

When i came to Australia a couple of, nearly three years ago, I only know a few places like Melbourne and Sydney, I absolutely had no idea regarding Wagga.

Ashlee Taylor - Senior Occupational Therapist, Mental Health Recovery Unit

In general, working for the Murrumbidgee Local Health District has been a great move for me. I feel really supported in my role and I think that I'm always encouraged to take new opportunities and develop myself. There are definitely, I think, more opportunities in more rural areas than there are in the city for that career progression. Being a part of the multi-disciplinary team and the decision-making that goes on that's not just about, kind of, a psychiatrist or a nurse making a decision.

John Jacob - Registered Nurse, Mental Health Recovery Unit

Basically the staff, staff are the key in any mental health facility, which the staff here are really good, friendly, supportive, very fun loving people.

Ashlee Taylor - Senior Occupational Therapist, Mental Health Recovery Unit

I'm lucky enough to work in a brand new state-of-the-art building, it was finished in October 2013. 

John Jacob - Registered Nurse, Mental Health Recovery Unit

It's a brand new, it's a state-of-the-art building, which is based on evidence-based practice which is more like a hotel with very luxurious spacious.

Ashlee Taylor - Senior Occupational Therapist, Mental Health Recovery Unit

And it's amazing too how the environment plays such a big role in our client's recovery as well and how nice it is for everyone to have their own space, their own bedroom and how that really is conducive to recovery and how that actually makes us happy to come to work every day too.

Wagga's a great place to live, I love living here and I think, at the moment, there's no place that I'd rather be.

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