Lead specialist mental health care
for children and adolescents across the
Wheatbelt.
Based in Northam, this role
offers the opportunity to embrace a relaxed regional lifestyle,
become part of a welcoming community and make a genuine difference
in mental health outcomes.
As a Clinical Nurse Specialist –
Community Mental Health, you'll deliver advanced
assessment, case management and clinical leadership, supporting
children, adolescents and their families across the
region.
Whether you're looking to relocate and
immerse yourself in country living, or prefer the flexibility of a
DIDO arrangement from Perth—allowing you to commute while remaining
based in the metropolitan area—this role offers the best of both
worlds.
Just over an hour from the city, Northam combines career
growth, lifestyle benefits and the chance to be part of a
supportive, multidisciplinary team delivering care where it matters
most.
About the
OPPORTUNITY
Responsible for assessment, planning, case
management and delivery of clinical mental health care to complex
children and adolescents and their families of the Wheatbelt
Region.
Provides a specialist clinical, consultant and educational
service to clients, carers and primary health care
providers.
To be successful in this role, you
will have...
Recent extensive
experience as a practising Community Mental Health Professional
with demonstrated expert level skills for assessment, treatment
and case management of children, adolescents and their families
with mental disorders.
Demonstrated ability to
work effectively in a multidisciplinary team and ability to
work as an independent practitioner.
Advanced knowledge and
ability to initiate and manage interventions under the Mental
Health Act ****.
Demonstrated skills in
applying the National Standards for Mental Health Services at
the organisational level and in clinical practice.
Demonstrated clinical
leadership skills including provision of clinical supervision,
line management and performance development with supervised
staff.
Current knowledge of
legislative obligations for Equal Opportunity, Disability
Services and Work Health and Safety, and how these impact on
employment and service delivery
Possession of a C or C‐A
Class Drivers License
Want to know more about this
role?
To learn more about the role, please refer to
the attached Job Description Form and contact Karen
Rankin on ********* or
******
What we offer
The Western Australian Country Health Service
offer our employees a great salary as well as an amazing range of
benefits:
Paid Study
Leave
Generous Salary Packaging
Benefits
Up to $**** on a




range of benefits including mortgage, rent, everyday
living expenses
Up to $**** on
meals and entertainment
Access to novated
vehicle leasing and pre-tax vehicle
expenses
WACHS supports flexible
working practices and consideration will be given to adaptable
work/roster options, where operationally
appropriate.
Professional Development
opportunities
12% Superannuation
Guarantee
As a WA Country Health
Service employee you're entitled to discounts across some
private health care funds, Please see attached flyer for
further details.
Area
Profile
The Wheatbelt region spans 155,000 square
kilometres, encompassing six Aboriginal lands and language groups.
From Jurien Bay on the coast to Southern Cross in the East,
Dalwallinu in the north, and Lake Grace in the south, the region
offers extensive opportunities.
Health services include emergency
and inpatient care, outpatient medical, nursing, and allied health
services, as well as cancer, renal, palliative, rehabilitation,
aged care, mental health, public health, health promotion, and
child, school, and community health services.
District hospitals in
Narrogin, Northam, Merredin, and Moora, along with 35 smaller
community hospitals and health centres, ensure comprehensive
care across the region.
With a strong
community spirit and diverse career prospects, WACHS Wheatbelt is
ideal for living, working, and exploring.
Please provide the following information as
part of your application:
A detailed CV that
clearly shows your experience relevant to this role
A cover letter outlining
your suitability for this position
A document addressing the
selection criteria (2-3 pages maximum) as listed on the Job
Description Form (JDF)
The names and contact
details of two (2) professional referees - preferable for one
to be your current/recent supervisor or manager.
Selection
Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description
Form.
If you experience difficulties while applying
online, please contact Employee Services on ******** for immediate
assistance during business hours.
Eligibility to
Apply: To be eligible for appointment, applicants
must have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be
an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live




and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent
appointments).
Other
Conditions: WA Health engages staff in
positions of trust and responsibility.
WA Health policies require
applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity
checking as part of the appointment process.
Referees may also be
asked to comment on an applicant's integrity and past demonstration
of ethical behaviour.
Please note this recruitment process requires
completion of satisfactory Pre-Employment Health Assessment
(PEHA).
Any offer of employment with WA Country Health
Service (WACHS) is conditional on satisfactory PEHA to ensure you
are able to perform the inherent requirements of the position.
An
unsatisfactory PEHA will result in the offer of employment being
withdrawn.
Please see the attached WACHS PEHA Policy for
further information.
We are committed to fostering a diverse and
inclusive workforce where every employee feels valued and
empowered.
We believe that a diverse team brings unique
perspectives and drives innovation to meet our community's needs.
We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences to join us
in shaping a more equitable future and as a measure to achieve
equality, under sections 51, 66R and 66ZP of the Equal Opportunity
Act ****, encourage applications from people living with a
disability, Aboriginal people, people from
culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, women and youth
(24 years of age and under).
Diversity
Statement
WA Health is committed to
eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of
our service.
We embrace diversity and strongly encourage
applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people
with disabilities.
WA Health supports flexible
working practices within the context of a high-quality health
service.
WA Health is committed to a smoke free environment across
all buildings, grounds and vehicles.
Subsequent
Vacancies
Whilst this selection process
will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be
used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the health
service.
In addition to this, should the successful applicant
decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most
suitable applicant may also be selected from this process.
Both of
these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from
when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment
decision.
Lodgement is system
generated.
Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be
accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL
APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

📌 Clinical Nurse Specialist - Community Mental Health (Northam)
🏢 Department of Health (WA Health)
📍 Northam