At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead workforce planning and recruitment for forensic mental health services.
- Company: Canberra Health Services, dedicated to high-quality, person-centred care.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working conditions, and relocation reimbursement.
- Other info: Join a diverse team committed to exceptional healthcare.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful impact in mental health care while enjoying city living.
- Qualifications: Registered Nurse with leadership and coordination skills.
The predicted salary is between 67500 - 82500 $ per year.
Employment Type: Full Time, Temporary 6-12 months with possibility of extension and/or permanency
Classification: Registered Nurse Level 3.2 (PN41644)
Salary: $144,410 (Plus 12.5% Super)
Location: The Canberra Hospital
Section: Forensic Mental Health Services
Closing Date: 6 November 2026
What can we offer you:
- City living without the traffic – click here to see why you should live in Canberra.
- 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:
Looking for a new career opportunity? Join Forensic Mental Health Services as a Clinical Nurse Consultant of Rostering and Recruitment. Based primarily at Dhulwa Mental Health Unit, this exciting leadership role combines workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding and operational coordination to support safe staffing and high-quality care across inpatient and community forensic mental health services. Working closely with senior nursing and operational leaders, you will drive workforce excellence, support multidisciplinary teams and make a meaningful contribution to the delivery of responsive, person-centred forensic mental health care.
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 Gillian Sharp at (02) 5124 1*** or at *************@act.gov.au.
Registered Nurse Level 3.2 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.
