Registered Nurse - Community Mental Health Clinical Liaison – Incentives Offered

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $81,748.17 - $114,771.98 pa (+ superannuation + salary packaging options) + NSW Health – Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme (conditions apply – to find out more, visit Western NSW LHD Incentives)
Location: Dubbo NSW – Find out more
Hours Per Week: 38
Applications Close: 8 November 2026 – 11:59pm

Registered Nurse - Community Mental Health Clinical Liaison – Incentives Offered
Mental Health Drug & Alcohol, Dubbo

About the role
Deliver specialist mental health care at the point where it can make the greatest impact. The position of Clinical Liaison is part of a multidisciplinary team, providing expert mental health assessment, intervention and care coordination within the fast-paced Emergency Department environment.

The role is ideally suited to an experienced registered nurse with strong clinical expertise, sound judgement and a genuine commitment to supporting individuals experiencing acute mental health presentations.

Working collaboratively with consumers, families, medical officers, nursing staff and community-based services, the position plays a pivotal role in ensuring timely assessment, risk management and care planning. Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills are essential, supporting effective partnerships across health and community services to deliver coordinated and responsive care.





A particularly rewarding aspect of the role is the opportunity to engage with a diverse range of patients and contribute to meaningful improvements in their wellbeing. Through evidence-based interventions and compassionate care, the position helps individuals navigate periods of crisis and supports positive outcomes for both patients and their families.

The service is committed to fostering a supportive and collaborative workplace, offering ongoing professional support, clinical supervision and access to professional development opportunities. This creates an setting where clinicians can continue to build their expertise while advancing their career in mental health.

Helping you Move to Western NSW
The Welcome Experience is a free NSW Government service supporting workers (and their families) who have accepted a job with Western NSW LHD in most locations. The service helps with housing, schooling, partner work and community connections. Find out more at The Welcome Experience

A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.

Role-related enquiries: Please contact Lucy Rolek on 02 6881 4*** or at **********@health.nsw.gov.au for more information.

Additional information for applicants:





All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.

This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future (ongoing or temporary).

Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant’s needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey.

Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse. For more information on the Child Safety Standards, visit: NSW Government - Office of Children's Guardian

Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.

To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards

For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD

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📌 Registered Nurse - Community Mental Health Clinical Liaison – Incentives Offered (Dubbo)
🏢 NSW Health
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