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About the role

The Mental Health Alcohol and Other Drug (MHAOD) Branch of Offender Services Directorate delivers mental health and alcohol and other drug healthcare to some of the most vulnerable and high risk individuals in the State.

MHAOD services are delivered by multidisciplinary teams made up of highly specialised staff including nurses, consultant psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, aboriginal mental health workers and prison support officers. The team support all MHAOD patients to have a dedicated MHAOD case manager and individualised care plan.

The Clinical Nurse Manager MHAOD is responsible for leading and managing the MHAOD Nursing team and supporting administration, to deliver evidence-based care to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

As a key leader in the multidisciplinary team the Clinical Nurse Manager MHAOD will ensure that the nursing teams and interacting areas meets the requirements for the delivery of a contemporary patient centered service against the key indicators of recovery focused program delivery, trauma informed care, quality improvement, budget and human resource awareness. The position provides expert advice within their area of care and management to relevant internal and external stakeholders.

The Clinical Nurse Manager MHAOD will be responsible for delivering an expanded specialty clinical practice role, which may include, but is not limited to the criteria outlined below.

Knowledge within the specialised area of a secondary stream of MHAOD practice, with knowledge of care and management of dual diagnosis, that influences the outcomes of nursing both within the unit and external to the immediate area.

Being a resource for other MHAOD nurses and other clinical and custodial staff particularly as an adviser and mentor

Identifying education needs for contemporary mental health, alcohol and other drug service delivery.

Benefits and Opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Career pathway opportunities

Learning and development opportunity programs

Health and wellbeing programs including Fitness passport providing a wide range of gym, pool, and fitness centre discounts available for employees and their families.

Why join the team?

When you join the Department of Justice, you become part of a people-focused organisation, working hard to make our community a fairer and safer place to live. We offer many different employment opportunities in locations around Western Australia. You will have a chance to make a real difference to your local communities and to the lives of those you work with.

Want to find out more about this role?

To find out more about this opportunity and how to apply for this position, follow the direct link below:

WA Government Jobs | Clinical Nurse Manager MHAOD

Applications must be received before Friday, 10 October 2025 at 4:30pm.