Registered Nurse, Team 2 Community - Sutherland MHS

Southern NSW Local Health District; Sydney; On-site; AUD 57,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

12 days off per year for full-time

Professional development opportunities

Gym discounts

Continuing Education allowance

Job summary

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District is seeking a part-time Registered Nurse to join the Sutherland Mental Health Service. The role focuses on comprehensive mental health assessment, care coordination and recovery-focused support within the community, collaborating with consumers, families and a multidisciplinary team.

The position offers a supportive environment, professional development and a strong emphasis on wellbeing for both clients and staff.

Qualifications

• Registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse.
• Demonstrated experience in mental health assessment, treatment and management of persons with a mental illness with skills transferable to a community setting.
• Commitment to a consumer focused recovery-oriented approach and consumer collaboration in care planning.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive mental health assessment, care coordination, intervention and recovery-focused support to consumers and their carers within the community.
• Work collaboratively with consumers, families, carers and healthcare providers to support positive recovery outcomes and wellbeing.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

AHPRA Registered Nurse

Job description

Registered Nurse, Team 2 Community - Sutherland MHS

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

REQ694143 Requisition #

Registered Nurse, Team 2 Community - Sutherland Mental Health Service
Employment Type:PermanentPart Time
Position Classification:Registered Nurse
Remuneration:$41.23 - $57.88 per hour, plus superannuation
Hours Per Week:32
Requisition ID:REQ694143
Location:Caringbah, Sydney
Applications close date: 27 September 2026.
Previous applicants need not apply

The SESLHD Mental Health Service is a specialised clinical service, providing care to a local population of over 930,000 residents in the Sydney metropolitan area. We provide care within both hospital and community settings to support people living with mental illness at times when acute intervention is needed, or to remain well in their community and lead their own recovery.

Make a Difference in Community Mental Health

Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people experiencing mental health challenges?

Join a supportive and multidisciplinary Community Mental Health team committed to delivering recovery-oriented, strengths-based and person-centred care. As a Community Mental Health Clinician, you will provide comprehensive mental health assessment, care coordination, intervention and recovery-focused support to consumers and their carers within the community. Working collaboratively with consumers, families, carers and healthcare providers, you will play a key role in supporting positive recovery outcomes and enhancing wellbeing.

This is an excellent opportunity to work within an innovative service that values collaboration, compassion and excellence in mental health care while contributing to improved outcomes for our community.

This part-time opportunity is designed to support a strong work-life balance, with flexible working arrangements, reduced hours, and the ability to structure your week around personal commitments. Part-time candidates will benefit from a manageable caseload, supportive supervision, and a collaborative multidisciplinary environment that prioritises both clinician wellbeing and high-quality care. Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities are also available to support your long-term goals in mental health practice.

Where you'll be working

Sutherland Community Mental Health, located on The Sutherland Hospital campus, Caringbah.

Additional Benefits

• Financial benefits - Salary packaging options - Up to $9K for living expenses, $2.6K meal & entertainment, and Novated Leasing. Discounted Private Health Insurance.
• Work-life balance - Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
• Professional growth - Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning .
• Health & wellbeing - Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
• Career development - Opportunity to apply for Continuing Education allowance based on tertiary qualifications attained where applicable and to obtain personal regrade to Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 1 status where relevant.

Selection Criteria

• Registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse.
• Demonstrated experience in the mental health assessment, treatment and management of persons with a mental illness with skills transferable to a community setting.
• Demonstrated commitment to a consumer focussed recovery-oriented approach and consumer collaboration in care planning.
• Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated skills in time management.

Application close: 27 September 2026

Interviews are expected to be held between 5 October 2026 and 9 October 2026

We encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

Our values and commitment to diversity

Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.

We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristic including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.

Reasonable Adjustments

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email [e-mail] and let us know.

Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required. Please visit the SESLHD Disability Recruitment page for more information

Information for applicants

• An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies
• Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing
• Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description

NSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of New South Wales. It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders past and present, and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today.