Justice Health & Forensic Mental Health Network

Reference number

REQ687843

Occupation

Clinical Nurse Consultant

Work type

Part-Time

Location

Dubbo & West NSW

Salary Information

$149408.12 - $152392.73

Closing date

10 September 2026 at 11:59pm

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time

Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Gde 2

Remuneration: $149,408.12 - $152,392.73 p.a (Pro-rata for Part time) plus superannuation

Hours Per Week: 16

Requisition ID: REQ687843

Applications Close: 10 September 2026 at 11:59pm AEST

Position title: Dual Diagnosis Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC - Adolescent Forensic Mental Health, Dubbo Justice Health - PPT (16hpw)

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 workplace, 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.

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)

The Role

- The Dual Diagnosis Clinical Nurse Consultant (DDCNC)



participates in patient care provision in Youth Justice Centres and actively liaises with Justice Health & Forensic Mental Health Network (JHFMHN) staff across mental health, drug and alcohol, physical and adolescent health.
- To enhance the effectiveness of the mental health and drug and alcohol services within Adolescent Forensic Mental Health by providing an expert patient centred nursing consultancy practice.

Essential Requirements

- Current authority to practice as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia.
- Minimum five years full time equivalent postgraduate experience, with at least three years full time equivalent experience in adolescent mental health and/or drug & alcohol.
- In addition the employee must have approved post graduate Mental Health Nursing and /or Drug & Alcohol qualifications.

- Unrestricted NSW Driving Licence and a willingness to travel within NSW as required.

Salary and Benefits Your annual salary plus superannuation is just the beginning. You will also have access to a number of benefits:

- Salary packaging options.
- Fitness Passport (if eligible).
- Genuine career progression and skill-set development.
- Support from an enthusiastic and invested team of managers and colleagues.

Diversity and 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.

We're working with JobAccess and the National Disability Recruitment Coordinator (NDRC) to remove barriers in our recruitment process and build a more inclusive workplace. If you require any adjustments to take part in this recruitment process, we're happy to discuss them with you.

- This is also a Targeted Aboriginal Position. Preference will be given to applicants of Aboriginal descent. Exemption is claimed under Section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act

Ready to Apply? The first step is to submit your resume and answers to the following targeted questions:

- Current authority to practice as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia; with at least five years fulltime equivalent post graduate experience and with at least three years full time equivalent experience in adolescent mental health or drug & alcohol, as well as an approved postgraduate mental health nursing and/or drug and alcohol qualification.
- Provide an example demonstrating your negotiation and influencing skills to leverage resources from multi-agency work teams to deliver successful patient outcomes. What were your keys to success?
- Our patients are our customers and are at the heart of everything we do. Describe a time in your patient-care when went above and beyond to meet patient needs.

Need more information? about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Trisha Lloyd on [email protected]

Applications Close: 10 September 2026 at 11:59pm AEST

📌 Dual Diagnosis Clinical Nurse ConsultantAdolescent Forensic Mental Health, Dubbo Justice Health - PPT (16hpw)
🏢 Nsw Government
📍 Dubbo