Registered Nurse - Community Mental Health Team - Incentives Offered
#RuralHealthIncentive
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $81,748.17 - $114,771.98 pa (+ superannuation + salary packaging options) + NSW Health – Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme (conditions apply – to find out more, visit Western NSW LHD Incentives)
Location: Dubbo NSW – Find out more
Hours Per Week: 38
Applications Close: 6 August 2026 – 11:59pm
Registered Nurse – Community Mental Health
Mental Health Drug & Alcohol, Dubbo
About the role
Working in community Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm, this role offers great autonomy, and you will experience a wide range of presentations. Day-to-day tasks include mental health assessments, crisis intervention, acute assessment in emergency situations, care planning, and case management for adult clients with severe and complex mental health needs, delivering intensive support in a community setting.
Our senior staff and educators have a ‘doors open’ policy, so are readily available to provide you with the right information or support to make decisions and referrals. You’ll work with the educator’s one on one until you find your feet, and as we look out for each other in the bush, your peers (a team of dedicated staff) will always have your back and are only a call or teams meeting away.
We are a District that thrives on innovation and you will be encouraged to bring your ideas forward to develop our service. Recent examples of our innovation include the ‘Yarning space’ and improving the inpatient discharge process to transition to in community supports. Team members are regularly invited to present projects in Sydney to a broader health team. You’ll also be supported with continuing education and our focus on research gives you many opportunities to pursue interests in this area.
You will have the opportunity to make a tangible difference to some of Australia’s most vulnerable populations, including First Nations people. Given the challenges of accessing rural services, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to contribute significantly to mental health care in a rural setting. You will find both professional and personal satisfaction in knowing that your work has a direct and positive impact on the wellbeing of individuals and their communities.
To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description
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The Welcome Experience is a free NSW Government service supporting workers (and their families) who have accepted a job with Western NSW LHD in most locations. The service helps with housing, schooling, partner work and community connections. Find out more at The Welcome Experience
A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.
To apply for this role:
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Answer the selection criteria
Role-related enquiries: Please contact Lucy Rolek on 02 6881 4000 or at Lucy.rolek@health.nsw.gov.au for more information.
Additional information for applicants:
All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.
This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future (ongoing or temporary).
Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant’s needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey.
Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse. For more information on the Child Safety Standards, visit: NSW Government - Office of Children's Guardian
Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.
To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards
For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD
