Clinical Nurse Consultant - New England Northwest Mental Health Acute Care

Lead, inspire, and shape the future of acute mental health care across New England North West in a dynamic Clinical Nurse Consultant role.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Why Join Us?
As the Clinical Nurse Consultant for the Intake stream within our Acute Care Team, you’ll work business hours only (Monday to Friday), making it the ideal next step for a senior clinician ready to lead and influence, without giving up the fast-paced, rewarding nature of acute mental health care.

What You’ll Get

• A permanent, full-time Monday–Friday role
• The opportunity to influence clinical practice across a whole region
• The chance to lead and mentor a dedicated and growing team
• Supportive leadership from your Line Manager and Professional Leads
• Access to regular clinical supervision, in-services, and professional development
• A role that makes a difference—every single day
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees)
• Salary packaging options – up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
• Fitness Passport – discounted gym memberships for you and your family
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members

What Makes This Role Different?
You’ll be the clinical lead for our Intake space, a vital function that ensures people in crisis receive timely, coordinated support. You’ll work closely with the Team Leader, guiding the Registered Nurses who are the first point of contact for referrals into, within, and out of the service.

This role spans across the NENW region, using a hybrid model of care that includes face-to-face, telehealth, and video conferencing, bringing acute mental health support to communities wherever they are.

You'll play a key role in:

• Supporting and guiding the team through complex presentations
• Consolidating intake processes across multiple sites
• Strengthening consistency and service delivery during a period of restructuring
• Mentoring and growing junior clinicians
• Leading innovation in how care is delivered across towns with varying resources

Location Flexibility
While the position is based at Tamworth Community Health Service, we understand the importance of flexibility. Site location can be negotiated for the right candidate across our NENW Mental Health Services sites.

Who We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who is:

• A confident clinical leader with a passion for improving systems and outcomes
• Organised and adaptable, with excellent communication skills
• Experienced in acute mental health, with a knack for supporting teams in dynamic environments
• Passionate about mentoring others and strengthening community-based care

Whether you're looking to grow your career locally or considering a relocation, this is a rare opportunity to step into a leadership role that offers both challenge and reward.

Join the team that’s reshaping acute mental health care across the New England North West.
Apply now and help us deliver smarter, more connected care, right where it’s needed most.

Need more information? 

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For role-related queries or questions contact Gina Blyton on Gina.Blyton@health.nsw.gov.au