Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service - Sutherland Mental Health Service
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2
Remuneration: $131,870.90 - $134,500.70 per annum, plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ608398
Location: Caringbah, Sydney

Applications close date: 5 October 2025

Previous applicants need not apply

Come Work With Us!

Are you an experienced Registered Nurse or Clinical Nurse Consultant with a background and interest in Child and Adolescent Mental Health? An exciting opportunity awaits you in our Child and Adolescent mental health team.

For more information we encourage you to contact Andrew Szemenyei on [email protected]

Interviews are expected to be held between 13 October 2025 and 17 Ocotber 2025

Learn more about us here: South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

Where you'll be working

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS), Sutherland Mental Health Service, located on The Sutherland Hospital campus, Caringbah.

Additional Information and Benefits

An eligibility list may be created for future Permanent Full Time positions

Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.

Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.

Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.

Discounted Private Health Insurance.

Opportunity to apply for Continuing Education allowance based on tertiary qualifications attained where applicable.

Selection Criteria:

1. Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) with a minimum 5 years full time equivalent post qualification experience with at least 3 years full time equivalent experience in Mental Health with postgraduate nursing qualifications relevant to the field in which appointed, or such other qualifications or experience deemed appropriate by the public hospital or public health organisation. Demonstrated experience in the assessment and management of children and adolescents who present with high levels of acuity and Mental Health Issues, ensuring a client-centered collaborative approach with the ability to work independently.
2. Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills across a variety of mediums.
3. Proven ability to implement changes and develop clinical practice by using evidence based research and practice.
4. Demonstrated skills in strategic and clinical service planning including an understanding of organisational behavior, change management and cultural change processes.
5. Demonstrated skills in leadership, to include clinical supervision, teaching and education of specialty programs for both community and hospital based services.
6. Current Drivers License with no restrictions.

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Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.

We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information

Reasonable Adjustments

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email [email protected] and let us know. Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.

Information for applicants:

• Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
• Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.
• Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer.
• SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can also provide support ([email protected]) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website
  

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