Clinical Nurse Consultant

NSW Health; Dubbo; On-site; AUD 144,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

Western NSW Local Health District is seeking a Clinical Nurse Consultant to join the Dubbo Mental Health Inpatient Units. You will provide clinical leadership and consultancy across a broad range of patients and healthcare professionals, delivering high-quality, person-centred mental health care.

Join a dynamic multidisciplinary team and work with the Nurse Unit Manager to model CORE Values, guide practice, and drive continuous improvement for patient outcomes in rural Western NSW.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert clinical leadership within the Mental Health Drug & Alcohol services.
• Deliver nursing coordination and consultancy across a diverse patient and professional group.
• Guide evidence-based practice, strengthen collaboration, and drive quality improvement initiatives.

Job description

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 1
Remuneration: $143,574.55 - $146,512.21 pa (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)
Location: Dubbo NSW – Find out more
Hours Per Week: 38
Applications Close: 8 October 2026 – 11:59pm

Clinical Nurse Consultant

Mental Health Drug & Alcohol, Dubbo

About the role

Join the Dubbo Mental Health Inpatient Units and play a key role in delivering high-quality, person-centred mental health care.

As a Clinical Nurse Consultant, you will be a valued member of a dynamic multidisciplinary team, providing expert clinical leadership, nursing coordination and consultancy services across a diverse range of patients, staff and healthcare professionals.

Working closely with the Nurse Unit Manager, you will model the CORE Values while supporting the delivery of safe, effective and contemporary mental health nursing care. You will use your clinical expertise to guide practice, strengthen collaborative relationships and drive quality improvement initiatives that enhance patient outcomes.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and passionate mental health nurse who is committed to excellence, enjoys influencing positive change and wants to make a meaningful contribution to both the team and the community. Your leadership, professionalism and dedication to continuous improvement will help shape the future of mental health services in Dubbo.

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 Rebecca Wetton on (02) 6809 8*** or at **************@health.nsw.gov.aufor 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