Mental Health Nurse Educator

Employment Type: Health Manager Level 3 - Temporary (until Jun 2027)
Remuneration: $137,525.00 - $156,231.00 per annum, plus 12% superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ701386

Additional Benefits: Competitive remuneration, a monthly ADO (for full time staff), a range of flexible working options including hybrid working, as well as comprehensive leave entitlements.
Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards

Applications Close: 11:59 pm Friday, 13 November 2026

HETI is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply!

The Health Education and Training Institute (HETI) is a leading provider of high-quality training and education to support more than 140,000 clinical and non-clinical staff, trainers, managers and leaders across the NSW health system.

HETI offers competitive remuneration (base salary plus super and leave loading), a monthly ADO (for full-time staff), a range of flexible working options including hybrid working (all staff are required to attend the office weekly), as well as comprehensive leave entitlements and discounted access to fitness facilities. Professional development is well embedded in our organisation and staff are encouraged to continue their studies and take opportunities for furthering their careers.

About the Opportunity

- Lead, manage and provide advice on the design, content development and delivery of the new Foundational Mental Health Nursing Program for NSW Health.




- Develop and review evidence-based learning content, and provide expert advice on content direction, clinical accuracy and relevance to mental health nursing practice.
- Analyse, research, resolve and / or escalate any issues related to assigned projects to ensure outcomes are achieved.

For your application to be considered
To submit your application, please provide:

- Your resume (maximum five pages)
- A covering letter addressing the Selection Criteria, as outlined in the Role Description
- A response to the pre-screening questions in your application

Pre-Screening Questions

1. Please share an example of a complex clinical education project you led. How did you identify learner needs, design an evidence-based program and evaluate its impact?
2. Please describe a mental health education or workforce development initiative, including your specific role and responsibilities, where you needed to engage a range of stakeholders across services, disciplines or organisations. How did you manage differing perspectives while ensuring the program remained clinically relevant, evidence-informed and aligned with organisational priorities? What were the outcomes?

Need more information?

1. The Health Education and Training Institute assesses candidates in line with the NSW Public Sector Capability Framework,



which describes the capabilities and behaviours required for roles across the NSW public sector. The specific capabilities for this role are outlined in the Position Description. Learn more: https://www.nsw.gov.au/nsw-government/public-sector-capability-framework
2. Find out more about applying for this position
3. Learn more about the Health Education & Training Institute

Additional Information
• Applicants will be assessed against the selection criteria in the Position Description.
• NSW Health is committed to accessibility and may provide adjustments to the recruitment and interview process as needed, including physical adjustments, interview setup, or scheduling needs.
• This is a temporary position and requires full working rights in Australia (e.g. Australian citizenship/ permanent resident). If you currently hold a temporary visa that allows you to live and work in Australia, you may be eligible for employment opportunities in line with the conditions of your visa.

Contact People
Please contact the Hiring Manager, Maria Berarducci (HETI) ***************@health.nsw.gov.au if you have any questions about this role.
For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to an Aboriginal Workforce Consultant, please contact ***************@health.nsw.gov.au. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.
If interview adjustments are required, please contact ***************@health.nsw.gov.au at the time the interview invitation is issued, or as soon as reasonably possible. Requests for adjustments will be considered in line with NSW Health requirements.

📌 Mental Health Nurse Educator (St Leonards)
🏢 NSW Health
📍 St Leonards