Clinical Nurse Consultant - Forensic Mental Health

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2
Remuneration: $135,826.04 - $138,534.10 Per Annum + 12% Super + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ647845
Location: Across HNELHD Mental Health Services
Applications Close: Sunday, 26th April 2026

To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa. 

We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.   

Where you’ll be working

The Forensic Mental Health Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) Level 2 role works across Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) Mental Health Services, including both inpatient and community teams. You’ll also build and maintain strong working relationships with the Forensic Network, Justice Health, legal services, primary health networks and Community Managed Organisations to support coordinated care for people involved with forensic and at-risk mental health pathways.

About the role

As the central point of contact between HNELHD Mental Health Service inpatient units, community teams, forensic and justice networks, and legal services, you’ll support consumers with forensic and at-risk mental health needs through expert consultation, coordination and leadership. You’ll help ensure evidence-based practice is implemented, support KPI and reporting requirements, and strengthen partnerships that improve the delivery of forensic mental health care across the service.

This is a highly autonomous role that requires strong clinical judgement, excellent communication and the ability to bring together multiple stakeholders to achieve safe, consistent and coordinated care. You’ll be supported by the Senior Operations Nurse Manager, the MHS Rehabilitation Stream and an Administration Officer, with access to clinical supervision and further education opportunities as they arise.

About you

You’re an experienced mental health nurse who is confident working independently, building networks and supporting complex clinical pathways. You bring a strong sense of accountability, excellent time management and the ability to communicate effectively with clinicians, services and external partners.

You bring:

• Minimum 5 years full-time equivalent post-registration experience.
• At least 3 years full-time equivalent experience in mental health or forensic specialty practice.
• A postgraduate qualification in forensic mental health nursing, or willingness to undertake one.
• Eligible to drive in NSW and willingness to travel for work purposes
• Strong communication skills and the ability to support colleagues, teams and services.
• Confidence in building new partnerships and maintaining professional relationships.
• Self-motivation, accountability and excellent time management.

These capabilities will help you succeed in a role that sits at the centre of forensic mental health coordination and service development.