Clinical Nurse Specialist - Community Mental Health

Lead specialist mental health care for children and adolescents across the Wheatbelt.

Based in Northam, this role offers the opportunity to embrace a relaxed regional lifestyle, become part of a welcoming community and make a genuine difference in mental health outcomes. As a Clinical Nurse Specialist – Community Mental Health, you’ll deliver advanced assessment, case management and clinical leadership, supporting children, adolescents and their families across the region.

Whether you’re looking to relocate and immerse yourself in country living, or prefer the flexibility of a DIDO arrangement from Perth—allowing you to commute while remaining based in the metropolitan area—this role offers the best of both worlds. Just over an hour from the city, Northam combines career growth, lifestyle benefits and the chance to be part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team delivering care where it matters most.

About the OPPORTUNITY

Responsible for assessment, planning, case management and delivery of clinical mental health care to complex children and adolescents and their families of the Wheatbelt Region. Provides a specialist clinical, consultant and educational service to clients, carers and primary health care providers.

To be successful in this role, you will have…

• Recent extensive experience as a practising Community Mental Health Professional with demonstrated expert level skills for assessment, treatment and case management of children, adolescents and their families with mental disorders.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team and ability to work as an independent practitioner.
• Advanced knowledge and ability to initiate and manage interventions under the Mental Health Act 2014.
• Demonstrated skills in applying the National Standards for Mental Health Services at the organisational level and in clinical practice.
• Demonstrated clinical leadership skills including provision of clinical supervision, line management and performance development with supervised staff.
• Current knowledge of legislative obligations for Equal Opportunity, Disability Services and Work Health and Safety, and how these impact on employment and service delivery
• Possession of a C or C‐A Class Drivers License

Want to know more about this role?

To learn more about the role, please refer to the attached Job Description Form and contact Karen Rankin on 9621 0999 or *************@health.wa.gov.au

What we offer

The Western Australian Country Health Service offer our employees a great salary as well as an amazing range of benefits:

• Paid Study Leave
• Generous Salary Packaging Benefits
  • Up to $9010 on a range of benefits including mortgage, rent, everyday living expenses
  • Up to $2650 on meals and entertainment
  • Access to novated vehicle leasing and pre-tax vehicle expenses
• WACHS supports flexible working practices and consideration will be given to flexible work/roster options, where operationally appropriate.
• Professional Development opportunities
• 12% Superannuation Guarantee
• As a WA Country Health Service employee you’re entitled to discounts across some private health care funds, Please see attached flyer for further details.

 Area Profile

The Wheatbelt region spans 155,000 square kilometres, encompassing six Aboriginal lands and language groups. From Jurien Bay on the coast to Southern Cross in the East, Dalwallinu in the north, and Lake Grace in the south, the region offers extensive opportunities. Health services include emergency and inpatient care, outpatient medical, nursing, and allied health services, as well as cancer, renal, palliative, rehabilitation, aged care, mental health, public health, health promotion, and child, school, and community health services. District hospitals in Narrogin, Northam, Merredin, and Moora, along with 35 smaller community hospitals and health centres, ensure comprehensive  

care across the region. With a strong community spirit and diverse career prospects, WACHS Wheatbelt is ideal for living, working, and exploring.

Please provide the following information as part of your application:

• A detailed CV that clearly shows your experience relevant to this role
• A cover letter outlining your suitability for this position
• A document addressing the selection criteria (2-3 pages maximum) as listed on the Job Description Form (JDF)
• The names and contact details of two (2) professional referees - preferable for one to be your current/recent supervisor or manager.

Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form.

If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.

Eligibility to Apply: To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments).

Other Conditions:  WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant’s integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.

Please note this recruitment process requires completion of satisfactory Pre-Employment Health Assessment (PEHA).  Any offer of employment with WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is conditional on satisfactory PEHA to ensure you are able to perform the inherent requirements of the position. An unsatisfactory PEHA will result in the offer of employment being withdrawn.  Please see the attached WACHS PEHA Policy for further information.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce where every employee feels valued and empowered. We believe that a diverse team brings unique perspectives and drives innovation to meet our community’s needs. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences to join us in shaping a more equitable future and as a measure to achieve equality, under sections 51, 66R and 66ZP of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, encourage applications from people living with a disability,  Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, women and youth (24 years of age and under).

Diversity Statement

WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.

WA Health supports flexible working practices within the context of a high-quality health service. WA Health is committed to a smoke free environment across all buildings, grounds and vehicles.

Subsequent Vacancies

Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the health service. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted.
 
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.