Clinical Team Leader – Clarence Correctional Centre (NSW)
Relocate to the Northern Rivers – Support Available
Ready to step into a leadership role while making a lifestyle move? Relocate to the Northern Rivers region of NSW—known for its coastal living, natural beauty, and relaxed pace. With relocation support available, this is your opportunity to take the next step in your career while enjoying a fresh start in one of Australia’s most sought-after regions.
As a Clinical Team Leader at Clarence Correctional Centre, you’ll lead the coordination and delivery of primary health services within Australia’s largest correctional facility. This is a unique opportunity to apply your clinical expertise and leadership to deliver impactful healthcare in a complex and highly rewarding environment.
This role is suited to an experienced Registered Nurse committed to clinical leadership, governance, and high-quality care, with a strong focus on supporting a safe, respectful, and rehabilitative setting. The position operates on a rotating roster, with shifts between 7:00am–5:00pm or 12:00pm–10:00pm, including weekdays and weekends.
What’s in it for you?
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Daily meals provided and free onsite parking
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Benefits@Serco – wellbeing support, financial perks, career development, and Fitness Passport access
About the Role
As the Clinical Team Leader, you will:
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Lead and guide a team of Registered and Enrolled Nurses
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Ensure safe and effective delivery of primary and emergency care
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Provide expert clinical advice and oversight
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Support rehabilitation, safety, and respectful care across the inmate population
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Drive continuous improvement and evidence-based practice
Reporting to the Nurse Unit Manager, you’ll play a key role within the broader health leadership team. Your ability to build trust, maintain safety standards, and lead with integrity will be essential.
Why Correctional Health?
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Broaden your clinical scope across primary care, chronic disease, mental health and emergency response
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Develop advanced clinical judgement and autonomy
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Be part of a system that supports rehabilitation and reintegration
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Work in a secure environment with structured systems and strong team support
About Clarence Correctional Centre
Opened in mid-2020, this 1,700-bed, state-of-the-art facility is the largest correctional centre in Australia. Located on the NSW North Coast—approximately 6 hours from Sydney and 3.5 hours from Brisbane—the region offers a relaxed coastal lifestyle, surrounded by rainforests, sand dunes, and welcoming communities.
The centre operates with a strong focus on:
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Rehabilitation and reintegration of inmates
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Safety and security for the community
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Providing a respectful environment for staff, inmates, and visitors
Who You Are
You are a Registered Nurse (AHPRA) with:
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Minimum four years post-graduate experience
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Strong clinical leadership capability
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Experience in acute, emergency, rural/remote, or correctional health (preferred)
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Postgraduate qualifications (or working towards) in a relevant field
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Excellent communication, critical thinking, and decision-making skills
Important Information
This role is not eligible for sponsorship. Appications from Australia and NZ Citizens welcome.
This role carries a high level of trust and responsibility. A comprehensive probity assessment, including State and Federal Police and fingerprinting checks, is required as part of the selection process.
For a confidential discussion or support with your application,
Contact Nikki on 0428 926 352 or [email protected]
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