Requisition ID: REQ693978

Employment Type: Temporary Full time, 38 hours per week, until July 2027 . Temporary roles are available to visa holders, with contracts issued in accordance with visa conditions. Visa holders will be considered where no suitable Australian citizen or permanent resident is identified.

Remuneration: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 1: $2,751.59 - $2,807.90 per week+ 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging

Location: Bankstown Community Mental Health

Applications close: 27/09/2026

Contact: Meg Thomas on 0429 463 560 - [email protected]

Please note: A current influenza (flu) vaccination is a mandatory requirement for appointment to this position.

With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.

Achieve Something Outstanding An exciting opportunity exists for a Clinical Nurse Consultant to join the Bankstown Older Persons Community Mental Health Service, a multidisciplinary team dedicated to supporting older people experiencing mental health concerns within the community. In this rewarding role, you will provide expert clinical leadership and specialist mental health care to older consumers across a range of settings, including their homes and residential aged care facilities. Working closely with consumers, families, carers, GPs, aged care providers and community partners, you will play a key role in delivering recovery-oriented, person-centred and culturally responsive care that promotes mental wellbeing, independence and quality of life.

Are You the Right Fit?

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate mental health clinician with a passion for supporting older people. The ideal candidate will demonstrate advanced clinical expertise in mental health assessment, care planning and complex case management, along with the ability to provide consultation, leadership and support to multidisciplinary teams. You will be committed to evidence-based practice, continuous improvement and consumer-centred care, with strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Experience working with older persons, developing clinical initiatives, mentoring staff, and contributing to service planning and education programs will be highly regarded.





Selection Criteria To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.

- Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA). 5 years full time equivalent post registration experience. Approved post graduate nursing qualifications in a field relevant to the specialty field or such other qualifications or experience deemed appropriate by the organization
- Describe a time when you provided expert clinical advice and developed a care management plan for an older person with complex mental health needs in a community setting. How did you involve carers and other health professionals in the process, and what was the outcome?
- How have you contributed to the development or delivery of education programs or clinical service planning within a mental health specialty? Please include examples of how you incorporated research findings or upheld professional standards in your practice.
- Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.

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- Position Information
- Applicants will be assessed against the criteria in the Position Description.

- How to Apply

- Read our application guide and tips for improving your application.

- Diversity, Culture & Inclusion

- We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact [email protected]
- We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment.



We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.

- Aboriginal Workforce

- For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to our Aboriginal Workforce Team, please contact [email protected]. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.

More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?

- Financial Perks
- 12% superannuation
- Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary
- Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
- One extra day off each month for full time employees

- Work-Life Balance

- Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
- Paid maternity and parental leave
- Generous leave options like long service and carers leave

- Grow Your Career

- Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.

- Health & Wellbeing

- Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
- Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
- Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance

Additional Information

- Vaccination Requirements
- All staff must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting.

- Child Safe Employment

- South Western Sydney Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

- Temporary Positions

- For fixed-term or temporary contracts, there may be opportunities for ongoing permanent employment, subject to policy and organisational requirements.

📌 Clinical Nurse Consultant (Gde 1) - Bankstown Older Persons Mental Health - Temp FT (Sydney)
🏢 South Western Sydney Local Health District
📍 Sydney