About the role

As the Chief Mental Health Nurse, you will provide expert strategic advice on issues affecting the mental health nursing workforce, including workforce capability, contemporary nursing practice and models of care across NSW public mental health services.

You will lead the development of statewide policies, strategies and initiatives that support mental health nursing practice, workforce reform and high-quality service delivery. Working with senior leaders, clinicians, peak bodies, universities and government partners, you will represent NSW at key state and national forums and influence complex mental health and nursing policy.

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced mental health nursing leader to make a significant contribution to system-wide reform and strengthen the mental health nursing workforce across NSW.

About you

We are seeking an accomplished and highly respected mental health nursing leader who can support the work of NSW Health through:

- Current registration as a nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, with extensive experience in mental health clinical practice, senior management and leadership.
- Demonstrated expertise in policy analysis, development and evaluation, with the ability to influence the delivery of mental health services.
- Comprehensive knowledge of contemporary mental health practice, workforce challenges and major reforms within the NSW health system.
- Strong stakeholder engagement, communication and negotiation skills, with experience influencing senior leaders and navigating complex and sensitive issues.
- A proven ability to lead organisational change,



develop people and deliver strategic initiatives in a complex service environment.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

At the NSW Ministry of Health, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible setting that reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, members of the LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. For more information, please visit Diversity Inclusion Belonging

If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like assistance with your application or further information about applying, please visit the The Stepping Up Initiative.

To be eligible for employment, you must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or New Zealand citizen, or hold a valid visa with permission to work in Australia.

Additional information

- This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles, whether ongoing or temporary, that may arise over the next 18 months.
- The selection process will include a range of comparative assessment techniques to help determine candidates’ suitability for the role.
- The successful candidate must maintain current registration as a nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
- For more information about applying, please visit our our career portal.

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