Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2 /Clinical Psych / Diversional Therapist Lvl 4/ Occupational Therapist level 4/ Social Worker level 4

Remuneration: dependent on position classification plus superannuation

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ706417

Applications Close: 24 November 2026 at 11:59pm AEDT

Position Title: Complex Transitions Clinician, Level 4 (Risk and Recovery Specialist) ( Multi disc- CNC2/Clinical Psych/Diversional Therapist Lvl 4/OT4/SW4)- Justice Health Olympic Park - PFT

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 environment, 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.

About The Role The Complex Transitions Clinician - Risk and Recovery Specialist will provide assertive and holistic support to people presenting with a range of clinical risks and forensic needs as they transition from custody into the community.

The Complex Transitions

Clinician - Risk and Recovery Specialist will lead the Community Transitions Team (CTT) in providing evidence-based risk assessment and management for significantly complex release planning, communicating this risk to community mental health services and escalating concerns where required. Building relationships with the public and non-government service sectors, including NDIS and Housing NSW accommodation services, and engaging specialist consultations from the Community Forensic Mental Health Service (CFMHS) where appropriate to help safely care for people and support their recovery in the community is also key.

Our Location and Service The Community Transitions Team is community based but provides prison in-reach services to support patients’ transitions. Its aim is to develop mental health care plans, establish necessary therapeutic supports for patients, and provide follow-up community care to patients leaving custody. The team, in turn,



promotes positive health outcomes and community participation.

The Justice Health Olympic Park (JHOP) office is located at 10 Herb Elliot Avenue, Sydney Olympic Park and Justice Health staff are able to access discounted parking at $5 a day. Public transport is readily available including buses, trains, and ferries. Easy road access is provided via the M4 and Parramatta Road via Homebush Bay Drive. 35 km of bicycle paths surround the site and both bicycle storage and shower amenities are available inside.

To learn more about careers in our network, please click the links below:

Welcome — Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network (nsw.gov.au)

Our Locations — Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network (nsw.gov.au)

Our Health Services — Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network (nsw.gov.au)

Essential Requirements

- For Allied Health Staff:
- Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) for nursing, occupational therapy or psychology professions, or eligibility for membership of Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) for social work.

- For Nursing Staff:

- Current unrestricted authority to practice as a registered nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. At least five years full time equivalent post registration experience, with at least three years' fulltime equivalent experience in mental health and approved post registration tertiary qualification in mental health .
- Possesses the attributes to undertake and meet the Domains and Functions of Clinical Nurse Consultant - Grade 2 as per IB2017_002.
- The Clinical Nurse Consultant practices in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia Professional Standards, including Nurses Standards for Practice, Code of ethics for Nurses and Code of Professional Conduct for Nurses to deliver professional, competent care in line with public expectations.
- Understanding of complex, inter-service support needs for people with a lived experience of mental illness, intellectual disability,



and/or substance use disorder in custody and returning to the community.
- Experience in undertaking violence risk assessment and providing risk management advice to health and multi-agency stakeholders.

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:

- Please provide an example of a challenging interaction or intervention with a patient in a mental health setting where you were able to remain composed and calm under pressure. What were your keys to success and how did you create learning opportunities for others following this interaction?
- Describe a situation where you had to work collaboratively with a range of external agencies, organisations and differing hierarchical structures to build long term partnerships. What actions did you take to develop and maintain this interagency collaboration?
- Provide an example where you had to utilise your clinical leadership skills to embed a positive procedural change, apply an innovative model of care or improve team cohesion. How did you maintain the delivery of secure person-centred care?

Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Dale Owens on [email protected] Applications Close: 24 November 2026 at 11:59pm AEDT

📌 Complex Transitions Clinician, Level 4 (Risk and Recovery Specialist) ( Multi disc-/Clinical Psych/Diversional Therapist Lvl 4//- Justice Health Olympic Park - PFT (Sydney)
🏢 NSW Justice Health u0026 Forensic Mental Health Network
📍 Sydney