Clinical Nurse Consultant - Mental Health Drug & Alcohol – Children & Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS)
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 1
Remuneration: $130,524.69 - $133,191.02 pa (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)
Location: Orange, NSW – Find out more
Hours Per Week: 38
Applications Close: 25 February 2026 – 11:59pm
Clinical Nurse Consultant - Children & Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS)
Mental Health Drug & Alcohol, Orange Health Campus
About the role
Join the Children & Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) team in Orange and make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people and their families. Our multidisciplinary team works closely with a wide range of health services and community partners to deliver high-quality acute mental health care to children, adolescents, and their carers.
CAMHS is committed to evidence-based best practice within a trauma-informed, recovery-focused model of care, with young people and their families at the heart of everything we do.
This role is based at Mental Health Drug & Alcohol Services (MHDA) on the Bloomfield Campus, offering the opportunity to work in a collaborative, supportive, and clinically diverse environment.
You will be supported from day one with a comprehensive orientation and ongoing professional development program, enabling you to build your skills, confidence, and career within a dedicated mental health service.
To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description
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:
· Click ‘Apply’
· Create a profile in the Recruitment & Onboarding (ROB) System or sign in using your existing login
· Upload your current resume
· Answer the selection criteria
Role-related enquiries: Please contact Tendai Matinya on (02) 6369 7313 or at tendai.matinya@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
