At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead mental health care for children and young people, providing expert consultation and support.
- Company: Join a dynamic team at Northern Beaches Child and Youth Mental Health Service.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly rate, part-time hours, and potential for ongoing employment.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace encouraging applications from diverse backgrounds.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of young people while growing your career.
- Qualifications: Registered Nurse with 5+ years experience in child and adolescent mental health.
The predicted salary is between 73.89 - 73.89 $ per hour.
An exciting opportunity exists for a senior mental health nurse with a strong interest in and commitment to improving the mental health of children and young people to join the dynamic and supportive Northern Beaches Child and Youth Mental Health Service at Brookvale Community Health Centre.
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until 27 January 2027 (with possibility of ongoing employment)
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 1
Remuneration: $72.41 - $73.89 per hour
Hours Per Week: 22
Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting, and rewarding work every day. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone. There is a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams' voices. You will feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities' lives. NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.
What you'll be doing: The CYMHS CNC is an expert in the field of Child and Youth Mental Health Nursing who will provide leadership, advice and recommendations on all aspects of the mental health nursing care provided to children and young people (aged 0 - 18 years). The CYMHS CNC also consults on matters relating to the safe and appropriate use of nursing practices for this client group. The CYMHS CNC is primarily responsible for ensuring that specialised CYMHS assessment, formulation and care planning is provided in an effective and timely manner for young people presenting to the NB CYMHS service experiencing acute mental health distress. Additionally, the CNC will provide expert consultation regarding specialist care planning and the delivery of nursing care for children and young people admitted to hospital inpatient settings for mental health care. The CYMHS CNC will formulate and implement policy, guide practice development, lead clinical quality improvement initiatives and engage in education and research activities. The CNC is responsible for the provision of clinical supervision to nursing staff and acts as a role model in the provision of nursing care for children and young people experiencing mental health difficulties. This role may at times also be required to provide ongoing therapeutic interventions in the capacity of a primary or secondary clinician to a small caseload of allocated clients, as delegated by the Clinical Lead.
People of Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander background encouraged to apply.
Candidate Requirements:
- Authority to practice as a Registered Nurse from AHPRA with at least 5 years fulltime equivalent post registration experience, approved post graduate qualifications within child and adolescent mental health or related speciality and or substantial relevant clinical experience within a CYMHS setting.
- Demonstrated ability to initiate and lead evidence based nursing practice in the assessment, care planning and care delivery to children and young people with complex mental health issues.
- Ability to provide expert clinical consultancy, networking and communicating across a range of key internal and external stakeholders.
- Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively with a range of children and young people aged from 0-18 years and their parents-carers, including those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively both as a member of a multidisciplinary team and independently.
For role related queries or questions contact Noel Meredith on 0475 959 322. This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy. You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking- Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have. NSW Health is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
Applications Close: 1 October 2026
Tentative Interview Date: Week Commencing 5 October 2026
Clinical Nurse Consultant employer: Medical Jobs Australia
Join the Northern Beaches Child and Youth Mental Health Service at Brookvale Community Health Centre, where you will be part of a passionate and driven team dedicated to improving the mental health of children and young people. Our inclusive work culture fosters collaboration and respect, ensuring that every employee feels valued and empowered to grow professionally. With opportunities for ongoing employment and a commitment to clinical excellence, this role offers a meaningful career path in a supportive environment that truly makes a difference in the community.
