Aboriginal Mental Health Clinical Lead (HM3) - The Forensic Hospital - PFT

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Mgr Lvl 3
Remuneration: $132,236 - $150,222 p.a plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ636594

Applications close: 1 March 2026 at 11:59pm AEST

Position Title: Aboriginal Mental Health Clinical Lead (HM3) - The Forensic Hospital - PFT

*This is a dedicated Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander position. Applicants must be able to prove Aboriginal descent through parentage, identification as being an Aboriginal person and being accepted in the community as such. Exemption is claimed under Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act. JH&FMHN deems it appropriate to seek confirmation of Aboriginal status from applicants applying for Aboriginal identified positions or targeted positions either during the interview process or prior to commencement of the position.

If you are passionate about delivering healthcare with the greatest impact, then come and join us at the Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network (JHFMHN). We are Just the Place to grow your career and be part of a valued team delivering care where it's needed most!

Be part of a supportive environment, where you can apply your skills to address complex healthcare needs while broadening your treatment capabilities to maximise patient outcomes. 

We are a challenging yet rewarding place to take your career even further. With industry-leading safety standards, you can focus on doing your best work alongside skilled colleagues while gaining job training to progress your career.

The Role

The Aboriginal Forensic Mental Health Clinical Lead provides senior clinical and strategic leadership to embed culturally safe, recovery-oriented care for Aboriginal people within the Forensic Hospital and the broader forensic mental health system. The role ensures a strong Aboriginal cultural voice at senior management level, guides culturally informed clinical practice and service development, and works collaboratively with staff, patients, families, carers, and communities to improve Aboriginal patient experiences and outcomes while building and supporting the Aboriginal mental health workforce. The position works collaboratively with other Aboriginal Clinical Leads to develop strategies that strengthen culturally safe care and improve outcomes for Aboriginal people. It also focuses on building and maintaining strong partnerships with key stakeholders to deliver coordinated, system-wide strategies that enable culturally safe pathways of care.

Essential Requirements

• This is an identified Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander position. Applicants must be able to demonstrate Aboriginal descent through parentage, identification as being an Aboriginal person and being accepted in the community as such. Confirmation of Aboriginality is required with appropriate paperwork.
• A tertiary qualification recognised by NSW Health in Nursing, Allied Health or Djirruwang Program.
• Current unrestricted NSW Driver License and valid Working with Children Check.

Our Location and Service

The Forensic Hospital is a high-secure forensic mental health facility in New South Wales, operated by Justice Health NSW. This facility provides specialist, therapeutic inpatient care for adults and adolescent forensic, correctional, and high-risk civil patients. 

A multidisciplinary team of medical, nursing, and allied health professionals provide care across the clinical spectrum, from high dependency and acute care, to long stay and rehabilitation care. 

While working at the Forensic Hospital, you will develop strong professional connections with colleagues and making a positive contribution to vulnerable people. This dynamic work environment is interesting, stimulating, challenging, rewarding and one where you can have a positive impact on the lives of patients and their families.

To learn more about careers in our network, please click the links below:

Welcome — Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network (nsw.gov.au)

Our Locations — Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network (nsw.gov.au)

Our Health Services — Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network (nsw.gov.au)

Salary & Benefits

Your salary of plus superannuation, is just the beginning.  You will have access to a number of benefits:

·        Eligibility for Fitness Passport, Salary Packaging, and Novated Leasing options. 

·        Allocated Days Off (ADOs) and leave loading. 

·        Genuine training, education, professional development, and career progression. 

·        Support from an enthusiastic and invested team of managers and colleagues

Diversity & Inclusivity

We are an equal-opportunity employer. We employ all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, and people with disability.