At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and develop care plans for patients with complex health needs in a supportive community setting.
- Company: Join Sydney Local Health District, a leading healthcare provider in NSW.
- Benefits: Enjoy monthly days off, paid parental leave, and free professional development courses.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace, encouraging applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in mental health while growing your career in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Must have current nursing registration and 5 years of post-registration experience.
The predicted salary is between 108900 - 133100 $ per year.
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (38 Hours per week) Up to February 2028
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 1
Remuneration: $2,751.59 - $2,807.89 per week + Superannuation
Location: Redfern Community Health Centre
Sydney Local Health District is one of the fastest growing Local Health Districts in New South Wales. Our facilities and services are world class and our staff are dedicated, innovative and caring.
About The Role:
Community Mental Health Services provide a range of services designed to help support the recovery and help consumers stay well in the community. The team provides specialist services for young people, children and families, adults, and older people. Community mental health services include a specialist Aboriginal Mental Health Team, bilingual mental health workers and Peer Support Workers. The role will be based at Redfern Community Health Service.
- Develops, implements and evaluates care management plans for patients with complex health needs.
- Provides leadership in the ongoing development of clinical practice.
- Initiates and utilises findings of research in the provision of clinical services.
- Contributes to the development and delivery of specialty related education programs.
- Participates in formal processes for the strategic and operational planning for the clinical service.
Ideal Candidate:
- Current nursing registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA) and 5 years full time equivalent post registration experience.
- Holds approved postgraduate qualifications relevant to the specialty or such other qualifications or experience deemed appropriate.
- Demonstrated leadership skills and excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
Benefits And Perks:
- Monthly Accrued Day Off (for full time roles).
- Paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading.
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging, Novated Leasing & Meal Entertainment allowance.
- Upskill with free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education.
- Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) confidential counselling for staff and their families.
- Annual influenza vaccination on us!
- Discounted Fitness Passport membership and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health:
This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2026_004).
SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions.
If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health.
Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
Applications Close: 8 November 2026
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Contact Details:
Sydney Local Health District Recruitment Team
