This is a Permanent or Fixed Term Full Time appointment, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency. Part Time positions may be considered.

Are you a passionate and experienced mental health nurse looking to make a genuine difference in the lives of children, young people and their families?

We are seeking a dedicated Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service. In this rewarding role, you will provide specialist community-based mental health care to children and adolescents experiencing emotional, behavioural, psychological and psychiatric difficulties. Working collaboratively with families, schools, community agencies and multidisciplinary teams, you will deliver comprehensive assessments, case management and evidence-based therapeutic interventions that support positive mental health outcomes.

As a senior clinician, you will demonstrate advanced nursing practice, clinical leadership and a commitment to providing high-quality, person-centred care. You will play a key role in supporting young people and their families to navigate complex mental health challenges while promoting recovery, resilience and wellbeing within the community.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive multidisciplinary team and make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people across our region.

Suitability Criteria

Suitability recognises that a range of factors contribute to merit, including skills, knowledge, abilities, behaviours, ethical alignment and relevant operational requirements. The suitability requirements below are derived from the Job Description Form and define what will be assessed to determine your suitability for the role:

- Registered Nurse Qualification Eligible for registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA).
- Specialist Child and Adolescent Mental Health Experience Demonstrated experience delivering assessment, case management and therapeutic interventions for children, adolescents and their families experiencing mental health challenges, with a strong understanding of emotional, behavioural, psychological and psychiatric disorders.
- Strong Communication and Community Engagement Skills Proven ability to build effective relationships with clients, families, multidisciplinary teams and community stakeholders, with experience working collaboratively in community-based settings.
- Clinical Judgement and Legislative Knowledge Well-developed problem-solving, negotiation and conflict resolution skills, supported by sound knowledge of the WA Mental Health Act 2014 and a current C or C-A Class Driver's Licence.

Applicants Are Required To Provide





- A statement addressing the suitability criteria above, (maximum 2 pages) outlining your skills, experience, knowledge and what you will bring to the role.
- A detailed curriculum vitae (CV) summarising your relevant experience and ability to meet the position requirements
- The names and contact details of two (2) professional referees, preferably including your current or most recent manager

Employee Benefits

- 12% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. For further information on superannuation click here
- Access to generous salary packaging arrangements
- Professional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance
- Flexible working arrangements
- Versatile leave arrangements
- Other professional and location based allowances

Eligibility to Apply

To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have valid Australian work rights. This includes visa holders. Permanent appointments may be made to individuals who hold citizenship, permanent residency, or visas that enable ongoing employment in Australia.

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 quality health service. WA Health is committed to a smoke free environment across all buildings, grounds and vehicles.

Area Profile

Nestled on Western Australia’s Coral Coast, located about 420 km north of Perth, Geraldton offers a relaxed coastal and community orientated lifestyle with all the amenities of a modern regional city. The city has a thriving arts scene, supported by galleries and community initiatives, and a growing café culture that adds vibrancy to the town centre.

The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is the largest country health system in Australia and one of the biggest in the world, providing health services to approximately half a million people, including 45,000 Aboriginal people, over a vast two and a half million square kilometre area. The organisation comprises seven regions, with a strong network of public hospitals,



health services and health centres located across rural and remote Western Australia. Our core business is the provision of quality, accessible health services to country WA residents and visitors.

Other Conditions

WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. We may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process.

This vacancy is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at:

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.

Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, applicants found suitable for this position may be considered for other ‘similar’ vacancies within WACHS and/or the wider WA public sector. 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.

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 1984, 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).

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📌 Clinical Nurse Specialist - Mental Health Child and Adolescent (Shire of West Arthur)
🏢 Wa Country Health Service
📍 Shire of West Arthur