Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to 13/06/202
Location: Katoomba Community Health Centre
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2
Remuneration: $62.82 - $64.88 per hour
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ666556
Applications Close: 23/06/2026
With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment,
working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role.
About Us
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is an exceptional environment to advance your career while enhancing your skills and expertise. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we deliver a comprehensive range of public health services across the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Regions.
NBMLHD Community Mental Health offers a range of specialised services for children, young people, families and older people, through our community-based services and health centres. Our multidisciplinary health professionals and case managers take a collaborative approach to mental health care by linking with their patients to work together and consult within an environment appropriate to the person's needs.
We are seeking an experienced and motivated mental health clinician to provide clinical leadership within the Katoomba Community Mental Health Team. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a supportive multidisciplinary environment, delivering high-quality, recovery-focused care to consumers within the community.
The successful candidate will demonstrate strong clinical expertise, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with consumers, carers and health professionals. A commitment to patient-centered care, clinical excellence and continuous improvement is essential.
Apply Now and become part of a team dedicated to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of our community through compassionate, evidence-based care.
Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees
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Accrued Day Off (ADO)
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Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
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Novated Leasing
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Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
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Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
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Fitness Passport
NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.
NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, please
For assistance with applying through the NSW Health Career Portal please
What you will bring to the role
Registered Nurse (Division
- with AHPRA with post-registration qualifications in Mental Health and at least 3 years' experience working in Mental Health, or such other qualifications or equivalent experience deemed appropriate by the public hospital or public health organisation.
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Demonstrated skills in mental health and discipline specific assessments and interventions and experience working with people with mental illness.
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Demonstrated ability to provide leadership to a multidisciplinary team across services and settings including skills and experience in clinical support planning and integrated care coordination.
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Demonstrated organisational skills and ability to manage a complex caseload with competing priorities
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Demonstrated ability to collaborate meaningfully with consumers and carers with a commitment and understanding of recovery principles in mental health service provision
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Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication skills and effective time management skills
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Current Driver's Licence and willingness to use for work purpose travel
Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.
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For role related queries or questions contact Michelle Johnson on
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