Registered Nurse - Mental Health - Incentives Offered

NSW Health; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Australia is seeking a Registered Nurse to join their mental health services in Tamworth. This role involves providing person-centered care in community and inpatient settings. The successful candidate will receive competitive remuneration, relocation support, and opportunities for professional growth. If you're an experienced mental health nurse looking for a rewarding career change, apply now!

Benefits

Relocation support

Salary packaging

Ongoing education and supervision

Fitness Passport program

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with a focus in mental health.
• Experience in person-centered care.
• Ability to collaborate with healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Provide trauma-informed recovery-oriented care.
• Support individuals across various settings.
• Empower patients in their recovery journey.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Collaboration

Communication

Patient empowerment

Education

Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia

Valid ANMAC assessment

Job description

Make the move to Australia grow your career in mental health nursing with incentives relocation support and a lifestyle youll love.

Employment Type: Choose your dream contract Permanent Full Time Permanent Part Time

Position Classification: Registered Nurse

Remuneration: $72152.53 - $101299.48 Per Annum 12% Super Salary Packaging Incentives

Incentives: Be rewarded with up to $10000 in the first 12 months PLUS up to $5000 each year thereafter in fortnightly payments under the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme.

Hours Per Week: Up to 38

Requisition ID : REQ602560

Location: Tamworth Hospital Manning Hospital - apply early to secure your preferred location!

Closing : Sunday 28th September 2025

Grow Your Mental Health Nursing Career in Australia With Support Every Step of the Way

Join NSW Healths largest Mental Health Service and make your move to regional New South Wales.

If you are an experienced mental health nurse this is your opportunity to live work and thrive in one of two welcoming Australian communities Manning (Taree) or Tamworth with generous incentives relocation support and a team that feels like family.

What Our Leaders Say

Our passionate and supportive teams offer strong camaraderie lifelong friendships and genuine career growth.

Katherine Deputy Director of Mental Health Nursing

Youll be welcomed into an inclusive team where your voice matters and your contribution counts.

Priscilla Nurse Manager

Where Youll Work

We are recruiting to two key regional locations both part of Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) :

Tamworth Mental Health Services

Located in the New England region of NSW a vibrant inland city surrounded by rolling hills music and community pride.

Brand-new Mental Health Unit opening March 2026 as part of the $700 million Statewide Mental Health Infrastructure Program.

A vibrant regional hub with modern lifestyle rich in heritage great food and surrounded by natural beauty

Relocation support available (well help with housing schooling community connections)

About the new Tamworth facility

The 37-bed purpose-built unit will deliver modern integrated care and include :

• 20-bed adult area
• 5-bed adult high-acuity area
• 8-bed older persons area
• 4-bed adolescent area

Child & Adolescent Community Mental Health Services on site

The unit has been co-designed with staff carers consumers and the local Kamilaroi and Gomeroi peoples incorporating key cultural themes of Connection to Sky Cultural Care and Country as Healing. With calming light-filled atriums colours inspired by the three surrounding rivers and sustainability initiatives including solar panels and 5-star energy rating this is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to be part of shaping mental health care in regional Australia.

Why Manning (Taree)

Taree is a riverside town in the heart of the Manning Valley surrounded by pristine beaches lush hinterlands and national parks. While it may fly under the radar locals know the secret :

Just 30 minutes to the coast surf at Old Bar swim at Crowdy Head or unwind on Diamond Beach

Gateway to Barrington Tops waterfalls rainforest hikes and alpine air only an hour away

Affordable living more space less stress and room to raise a family

Close to major hubs 1 hour to Port Macquarie 2 hours to Newcastle

Why people choose Manning :

Affordable coastal lifestyle with space to breathe

Strong community spirit from farmers markets to riverside festivals

Great for families and nature lovers with wide open spaces and excellent schools

A genuine sea change or tree change with career growth in a progressive mental health service

Why Youll Love Working With Us

Structured orientation and mentorship from senior clinicians and educators

Ongoing education clinical supervision and leadership development

A multicultural inclusive team culture we celebrate diversity and collaboration

Opportunities to work in both inpatient and community mental health

Shared team meals social events and a strong sense of belonging

Fitness Passport discounted gym memberships for you and your family

Salary packaging up to $9009 $2650 meals / entertainment

Relocation assistance and help settling into the community

Four weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time) monthly allocated days off for full-time staff

What Youll Do

As a Registered Nurse in our Mental Health Services youll :

• Provide person-centred trauma-informed recovery-oriented care
• Work across a variety of settings : community inpatient crisis and rehabilitation
• Support people of all ages from children and young people to adults and older persons
• Collaborate with Psychiatrists Medical Officers Allied Health Peer Workers and family / carers
• Empower consumers to build resilience independence and self-management in their recovery

What Youll Need

• Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA)
• Valid or eligible ANMAC assessment under ANZSCO 254422
• NSW Drivers Licence (or ability to obtain)

Ready to Start Your Australian Adventure

This is more than a job its a lifestyle change a career move and a community waiting to welcome you.

Apply now and let us help you find the right fit for your life your family and your future.

Need more information

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Information for Applicants :

• Based on a minimum 18-month commitment to the position or the agreed duration of your contract. All payments to part-time and contract employees will be made on a pro‑rata basis in accordance with the terms of your contract including any approved extensions. Please note : if your contract ends before the agreed completion date you may be required to repay a portion of the incentive. To check your eligibility visit the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme . For further information or to discuss your circumstances please contact .

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit : Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information please visit : is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024015 : Occupational Assessment Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people aligned with NSW Healths commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards . We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe supported and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety welfare and well‑being of children and young people actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

At Hunter New England Local Health District we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse inclusive and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact for confidential support to ensure an equitable barrier‑free application process.

All overseas candidates seeking sponsorship MUST have obtained registration with AHPRA and a positive skills assessment via ANMAC with specialty / code 254422 prior to applying.

An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.

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