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: 8
Requisition ID: REQ691687

Applications Close: 21 September 2026 at 11:59pm AEST

Position title: Dual Diagnosis Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC2) - Adolescent Forensic Mental Health, Western Sydney Youth Justice Centre - COBHAM - PPT (8hpw)

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 setting, 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.

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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: * Provide an example where your leadership skills have improved the culture of your team and enabled diverse and inclusive practices.

- 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.

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For role related queries or questions contact Trisha Lloyd on [email protected]

Applications Close: 21 September 2026 at 11:59 pm AEST

📌 Dual Diagnosis Clinical Nurse ConsultantAdolescent Forensic Mental Health, Western Sydney Youth Justice Centre - COBHAM - PPT (8hpw)
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