At a Glance
- Tasks: Make a meaningful difference in older people's mental health through assessment and care coordination.
- Company: Canberra Health Services, dedicated to compassionate, person-centred care.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working conditions, and relocation reimbursement for interstate candidates.
- Other info: Diverse workplace welcoming applications from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
- Why this job: Join a supportive team and build strong relationships while promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Qualifications: Registered Nurse with experience in mental health and a passion for helping others.
The predicted salary is between 128458 - 133489 $ per year.
Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent
Classification: Registered Nurse Level 3.1 (PN72318)
Salary: $128,458-133,489 (Plus 12.5% Super)
Location: Canberra Health Services
Section: Older Persons Mental Health Community Team
Closing Date: 30 October 2026
What can we offer you:
- City living without the traffic.
- 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.
- Reimbursement of relocation expenses for interstate candidates (subject to review and approval).
About the Role:
Make a meaningful difference in the lives of older people experiencing mental health challenges. As part of the Older Persons Mental Health Community Team, you will work within a supportive multidisciplinary service providing comprehensive assessment, care coordination and evidence-based intervention to older adults across the ACT. This rewarding role offers the opportunity to build strong therapeutic relationships with consumers, families and carers, deliver specialist mental health care that promotes independence and wellbeing, and contribute to a team committed to compassionate, person-centred care. If you are a motivated clinician seeking a diverse and autonomous role with strong professional support and development opportunities, we encourage you to apply.
Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.
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.
If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Amber Carroll.
Registered Nurse Level 3.1 – Senior Clinical Manager, Older Persons Mental Health Community Team in Canberra employer: ACT Health
Canberra Health Services is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment within the state-of-the-art Canberra Hospital and North Canberra Hospital. With competitive remuneration packages, generous leave provisions, and extensive professional development opportunities, employees are supported in their growth while contributing to one of the busiest emergency departments in Australia. The inclusive work culture and commitment to workforce diversity make it an ideal place for passionate medical professionals seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.
