Clinical Nurse Consultant

Western NSW Local Health District; Bathurst; On-site; AUD 104,000 - 106,000; Part time

Job summary

Western NSW Local Health District in Bathurst is seeking a Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2 (CNC2) to lead nursing practice within the Drug & Alcohol Service. The role involves providing advanced clinical guidance, supervising staff, and driving evidence-based care for clients across rural communities.

The position supports service development, quality improvement and governance initiatives, with regular travel to spoke sites to build capacity and foster partnerships.

Qualifications

• Advanced clinical leadership and governance experience.
• Strong clinical expertise in drug & alcohol or mental health settings.
• Ability to mentor clinicians and drive service improvement.
• Willingness to travel to spoke sites within the Bathurst Hub network.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced clinical consultation and lead nursing practice.
• Support service development, quality improvement and clinical governance initiatives.
• Mentor clinicians and build local capacity across sites.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Clinical guidance

Team supervision

Job description

Western NSW Local Health District – Bathurst NSW

2d ago , from Western NSW Local Health District

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (up to 31 December 2027)
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2
Remuneration: $75.35 - $76.86 ph (+ superannuation + salary packaging options) Location: Bathurst NSW – Find out more
Hours Per Week: 32
Applications Close: 23 November 2026 – 11:59pm

Clinical Nurse Consultant
Mental Health Drug & Alcohol, Bathurst

About the role
Join the Bathurst Drug and Alcohol Service as a Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2 (CNC2) and play a key leadership role in supporting high-quality drug and alcohol care across the rural Health Hub network.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced nursing professional to provide expert clinical guidance, strengthen workforce capability and drive best-practice, person-centred care for individuals and communities experiencing drug and alcohol-related challenges.

Working within a collaborative multidisciplinary team, you will provide advanced clinical consultation, leadership and supervision while supporting service development, quality improvement and clinical governance initiatives.

Regular travel to spoke sites across the Bathurst Hub network will see you building local capacity, mentoring clinicians and fostering strong partnerships to ensure consistent, evidence-based care across rural communities.

This rewarding role offers the opportunity to make a genuine impact on health outcomes by enhancing service capability, supporting staff development and contributing to the delivery of responsive, recovery-oriented and culturally safe drug and alcohol services across the region.

Helping you Move to Western NSW
The Welcome Experience is a free NSW Government service supporting workers (and their families) who have accepted a job with Western NSW LHD in most locations. The service helps with housing, schooling, partner work and community connections. Find out more at The Welcome Experience

A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.

Role-related enquiries: Please contact Sarah Sheldon on 02 6330 5*** or at *************@health.nsw.gov.au for more information.

Additional information for applicants:

All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.

This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future (ongoing or temporary).

Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant’s needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey.

Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse. For more information on the Child Safety Standards, visit: NSW Government - Office of Children's Guardian

Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.

To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards

For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD