Clinical Nurse Consultant (Grade 1) – Mental Health Ambulance and Police Project

Help deliver outcomes that matter most to our Illawarra Shoalhaven community.

$72.41 - $73.89 per hour + 12% super & salary packaging | Permanent Part-Time 24 hours per week | Illawarra Community Mental Health Service | REQ | Grade: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 1 | Applications close: 22 October 2026

Join us in shaping healthier futures. Together we can do more.

The Mental Health Ambulance and Police Project (MHAPP) Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) will provide a highly mobile, recovery orientated clinical assessment, consultancy and support to NSW Ambulance and Police managing mental health related cases in the community. They will also provide clinical leadership in virtual assessment of consumers in the community who are geographically isolated.

The MHAPP CNC works with NSW Ambulance and Police to provide mental health triage, primary consumer assessment and management of complex mental health emergencies and crises at an advanced level. The position holder will be required to possess extensive knowledge of mental health disorders and demonstrated clinical practices to provide support, treatment, coordination and education to emergency services who work with consumers with complex mental and physical health needs. The position may be based in one of a number of locations for their shifts, including the Wollongong, Shellharbour and Nowra regions.

The CNC will establish and maintain communication with all relevant Medical Practitioners, Nursing and Allied Health Professionals, will assist in the organisation and participate in the multidisciplinary team meetings, and maintain a close liaison with Community Health Services.

For more information and to view the position classification, see the Position Description here.

A little about us.





ISLHD operate four hospital sites in the Illawarra: Coledale District Hospital, Bulli District Hospital, Wollongong Hospital and Shellharbour Hospital.

With the ocean to the east and the escarpment to the west, there are also many benefits of living and working in the Illawarra. The contrast between mountains and beach gives the South Coast its own special charm. Life is lived at a slower pace, with mornings spent exploring cafes, eateries or food markets, and afternoons spent at the beach, on bushwalks or at one of many world-class wineries.

Benefits of working with ISLHD.

- Allocated Days Off (ADO) - once a month take a paid day off (eligible full-time employees)
- Salary packaging - less tax and more take-home pay
- Novated leasing - lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees)
- Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families
- Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities

In addition, please note you must have the following essential requirements:

- Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role.
- Working With Children Check (WWCC)
- Current AHPRA Registration
- Current NSW driver's license




- Minimum five years full time equivalent post registration experience and in addition who has approved post registration nursing qualifications relevant to Community Mental Health in which he/she is appointed, or such other qualifications or experience deemed appropriate by the public hospital or public health.

ISLHD is an equal chance employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

ISLHD is dedicated to fostering a child-protected 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 wellbeing of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Need more information or help applying?

- Visit the ISLHD website for application tips, to learn more about ISLHD and other important application information.
- Visit the Stepping Up website here. Stepping Up supports Aboriginal people to navigate the recruitment process and find a career or employment in NSW Health.
- Visit The Welcome Experience website here. The Welcome Experience is a free service supporting essential workers (and their families) who are considering applying for or have accepted a job in regional NSW.
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- For role-related queries or help applying, contact Julia Heffernan at ***************@health.nsw.gov.au

ISLHD acknowledges that our health district is located on the unceded lands of the Aboriginal people who are the Traditional Custodians of the NSW South Coast.

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📌 Clinical Nurse Consultant (Grade 1) – Mental Health Ambulance and Police Project (City of Wollongong)
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📍 City of Wollongong