Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent
Classification: Registered Nurse Level 4.1 (PN 49991), Health Professional Level 4/ Psychologist Level 4 (PN 33369)
Salary for RN4.1: $141,1990 (Plus 12% Super)
Salary for HP4: $125,344 - $139,120 (Plus 12% Super)
Salary for P4: $133,437 - $140,285 (Plus 12% Super)
Location: Alexander Maconochie Centre
Section: Forensic Mental Health Services
Closing Date: 21 Oct 2025

What can we offer you:

• 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.
• 12% Superannuation.
• Access to Employee Assistance Program.
• Access to discounted gym membership.
• Access to onsite Physiotherapists.
• Access to onsite cafes, staff cafeteria, pharmacy and gift shop.
• Up to $12K reimbursement of relocation expenses for interstate candidates (subject to review and approval).

About the Role:

Please note: This is a multi-classified position with possibility of appointment at either an RN4 Grade 1, HPO4 or P4.

Lead the Way in Forensic Mental Health Nursing!
Step into a dynamic leadership role with the Custodial Mental Health Service, part of the innovative Forensic Mental Health Services team. Based across the Alexander Maconochie Centre and Bimberi Youth Justice Centre, you'll deliver high-impact care to adults and young people in custody experiencing complex mental health needs.

Enjoy specialist training, clinical supervision, and professional development in a collaborative, recovery-focused environment. This co-classified RN4.1 role also attracts a custodial allowance-recognising your expertise and commitment in this challenging and rewarding setting.

For more information regarding the position for RN Level 4 Grade 1 duties click here for the Position Description.

For more information regarding the position for HP4/Psychologist Level 4 duties click here for the Position Description.

Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:

• Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.
• Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011is required.
• Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.
• Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the WWVP (Background) Checking Act 2011 is required - Allied Health Social Workers Only.
• Comply with CHS credentialing and scope of clinical practice requirements for allied Health profressionals - Allied Health Professions only.

To Apply:

Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a 2-page cover letter or pitch, responding to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description.

***Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position***

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 .

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.

The new state-of-the-art Building 5 is now officially open at Canberra Hospital. This 44,000sqm, nine-storey facility, the largest healthcare infrastructure project in the Territory's history, delivers cutting-edge acute clinical services. Building 5 seamlessly integrates with existing campus buildings, ensuring smooth public access, patient transportation, and efficient logistics.

If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Tegan Murray at 02-5124 1813.