Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Gde 2
Remuneration: $149,408.12 - $152,392.73 p.a (Pro-rata for Part time) plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 16
Requisition ID: REQ687843
Applications Close: 10 September 2026 at 11:59pm AEST
Position title: Dual Diagnosis Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC - Adolescent Forensic Mental Health, Dubbo Justice Health - PPT (16hpw)
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.
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)
The Role
-
The Dual Diagnosis Clinical Nurse Consultant (DDCNC) participates in patient care provision in Youth Justice Centres and actively liaises with Justice Health & Forensic Mental Health Network (JHFMHN) staff across mental health, drug and alcohol, physical and adolescent health.
-
To enhance the effectiveness of the mental health and drug and alcohol services within Adolescent Forensic Mental Health by providing an expert patient centred nursing consultancy practice.
Essential Requirements
-
Current authority to practice as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia.
-
Minimum five years full time equivalent postgraduate experience, with at least three years full time equivalent experience in adolescent mental health and/or drug & alcohol.
-
In addition the employee must have approved post graduate Mental Health Nursing and /or Drug & Alcohol qualifications.
-
Unrestricted NSW Driving Licence and a willingness to travel within NSW as required.
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
