Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 1, Early Psychosis Program

Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 1, Early Psychosis Program - Eastern Suburbs Mental Health Service

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time

Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 1

Remuneration: $130,524.69 - $133.191.02, per annum, plus superannuation

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ662047

Location: Bondi, Sydney.

Applications close date: Sunday, 14 June 2026

Come Work With Us!

The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional care, healthier lives’. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.

Are you an engaging, experienced and motivated Mental Health Clinical Nurse Consultant who enjoys working with young people? Come join us and take up this brand new opportunity as a Clinical Nurse Consultant and work in an enthusiastic and innovative Youth Mental Health Team at Bondi helping young mental health consumers navigate their way through their recovery journey.

Where you'll be working

Bondi Community Mental Health Centre, Bondi Junction

Learn more about us here: South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

Additional Information and Benefits

• An eligibility list may be created for future Temporary Full Time positions
• Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
• Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
• Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
• Discounted Private Health Insurance.
• Opportunity to apply for Continuing Education allowance based on tertiary qualifications attained where applicable.
• Opportunity to obtain personal regrade to Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 1 status where relevant.

Role Requirements

To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the following criteria in your application:

• Registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse and having at least 5 years full time equivalent post registration experience in a mental health specialty and in addition holding approved post registration nursing qualifications relevant to the field in which he/she is to be appointed, or such other qualifications or experience deemed appropriate by the public hospital or public health organisation.

• Demonstrated experience working with young people experiencing a first episode psychosis, and familiarity with contemporary Youth Mental Health service delivery models, including crisis intervention and family interventions.

• Demonstrated high level clinical skills in mental health assessment, treatment planning and treatment delivery, including in providing complex care requiring autonomous clinical decision making.

• Demonstrated effective leadership skills including developed skills in communication, problem solving and decision-making skills in relation to managing responsibilities.

• Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement and evidence-based practice and a commitment to ongoing clinical and professional learning.

• Commitment to consumer consultation and participation in service planning and delivery, policy development and implementation, priority setting and service evaluation and quality activities.

• Current NSW Drivers licence (and a willingness to travel in accordance with the demands of the position).

How to Apply

Click APPLY to submit your application

Application close: 14 June 2026

For more information we encourage you to contact Mark McIntyre on ***email_hidden***

Interviews are expected to be held between 22 June 2026 and 26 June 2026

Once you apply, we’ll keep you up to date on how your application is progressing. We encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

Need more information?

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Our values and commitment to diversity

Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.

We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristic including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.

Reasonable Adjustments

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email [email protected] and let us know.

Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required. Please visit the SESLHD Disability Recruitment page for more information

Information for applicants

• An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies
• Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing
• Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained withing the position description
• Recommended applicants will be reviewed or compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer.
• We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support ([email protected]) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website

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