Date: 17 Jul 2026
Location: Wangaratta, Australia
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Company: Albury Wodonga Health
About the Role
Closing Date: 02/08/2026
Forensic Clinical Specialist, Mental Health - Fixed Term, Full time available! Registered Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Social Work or Psychologist
Join our supportive multidisciplinary team of experienced mental health clinicians
Become a key member of our growing specialty mental health and well-being teams
Dynamic work environment and collaborative team culture
Extensive training, mentoring and support from Forensicare
The Forensic Clinical Specialist will be a valued member of the mental health team. The Forensic Clinical Specialist Program (FCSP) works to improve the expertise and capacity of the clinical mental health workforce to optimally assess and treat consumers with dual vulnerabilities of serious mental illness and risk of offending.
We are actively seeking candidates who meet the following requirements to apply for this exceptional opportunity.
A minimum of 10 years post-qualification experience within mental health services and or correctional services.
Registration as per profession (AHPRA) and commitment to ongoing professional development.
Demonstrated knowledge and or experience in forensic mental health.
Commitment to improving mental health care for consumers with dual vulnerabilities of serious mental illness and risk of offending.
Extensive experience in risk assessment, risk management and working with consumers with serious mental illness and complex needs.
Highly developed interpersonal skills, including diplomacy, problem solving and conflict resolution.
A comprehensive understanding and working knowledge of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022, Crimes & Mental Impairment (Unfitness to be tried) Act 1997, the Serious Offenders Act 2018 and other relevant legislation.
Employment Type: This is a fixed term fulltime opportunity.
For further details, please refer to the or alternatively contact Matthew Grace - Director of Nursing, Mental Health & Wellbeing at
[email protected] for a confidential discussion.
About Albury Wodonga Health (AWH)
AWH serves as the largest regional healthcare provider between Sydney and Melbourne, situated in the border cities of Albury and Wodonga. With a dedicated team of over 3,000 professionals, we proudly service a population of up to 300,000 across North-East Victoria and Southern NSW. Our extensive network encompasses two primary hospital campuses and an additional 22 sites, delivering a diverse range of emergency, surgical, women’s and children’s, community, mental health, allied health, and sub-acute services. Our growth continues with the opening of a state-of-the-art Emergency Department in 2024, and excitingly, the construction of a new hospital at our Albury site by 2028. This expansion will greatly elevate our ability to service the needs of our community, and we need a great team of people like you to accomplish this.
What awaits you at AWH?
We are committed to our Employee Value Proposition and will deliver on our key pillars of Growth, Balance, Contribution and Lifestyle. We provide comprehensive induction and training to set you up for success, offer exceptional Rewards and Benefits and continuously nurture your professional growth by providing opportunities for development.
Thinking about a tree-change?
AWH has partnered with The Welcome Experience to support your move. This free service is designed to help essential workers and their families who are considering a move to Albury / Wodonga.
We know how rewarding life and work in regional Australia can be, and we want to make the transition as smooth as possible. The Welcome Experience team can guide you through the process and connect you with the information and support you need. This program is only available to employees relocating to the cities of Albury and Wodonga.
To learn more or register, visit The Welcome Experience | NSW Government
Are you ready to become part of our team?
To uncover compelling reasons to embark on this career journey with us and become part of our fantastic team, please refer to our .
Salary and terms will be in accordance with the relevant state EBA or Award.
AWH prioritises Equal Employment Opportunity, Ethical Practice, and embraces Cultural Diversity and Social Inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Please note that appointments are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment checks including Criminal Record check and working with Children checks.
Important Notice: All healthcare workers must maintain all vaccinations required by relevant healthcare regulations, guidelines, or their specific role within the organisation. In addition to mandatory vaccinations, AWH strongly encourage all employees to receive the COVID-19 vaccination and the seasonal influenza (flu) vaccination, as recommended by public health authorities and as a preventative measure to help ensure the safety and well-being of patients, colleagues, and the broader community.
