Mental Health Clinical Nurse Consultant - REQ616136

Employment Type : Temporary Part Time up to 5 April 2026

Position Classification : Clinical Nurse Consultant Gde 2

Remuneration : 135,826.04 - 138,534.10 full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)

Hours Per Week : 16

Requisition ID : REQ616136

Location : Westmead

Applications Close : Midnight on 15 November 2025

Sydney Children's Hospitals Network is the largest paediatric health care entity in Australia. We care for thousands of children each year in our hospitals and in their homes — with one purpose in mind — to help young people live their healthiest lives.

What you'll be doing

The Clinical Nurse / Midwife Consultant (CNC / CMC) will provide expert clinical care and education to children and their families within a defined specialty. The role provides a consultancy and educational focus for ward based nurses in the care of children and their families. In collaboration and consultation with key stakeholders, the CNC / CMC will undertake primary responsibility for on‑going education, development and evaluation of clinical practice.

About You

• Has current AHPRA and a minimum of 5 years full‑time post‑qualification experience, with at least three years full‑time equivalent experience in the specialty field.
• Demonstrates skills in strategic and clinical service planning and includes an understanding of organisational behaviour, change management and cultural change processes.

How to Apply

Click ‘Apply Online’ and submit your application including :

Additional Benefits (for eligible employees)

Need more information?

Further Contacts and Support

For role related queries or questions contact Shital Pandit on Shital.Pandit@health.nsw.gov.au

We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network. For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to SCHN’s Aboriginal Workforce Consultant, please contact SCHN‑EA‑AboriginalHealthDirectorate@health.nsw.gov.au

For technical support please contact the customer services team on 1300 679 367.

Child Safe Standards

SCHN is dedicated to fostering a child‑safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s 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.

Additional Information

Applicants will be assessed against the essential criteria in Position Description. Please ensure that you review this document to understand the full requirements of the role.

NSW Health is committed to accessibility and may provide adjustments to the recruitment and interview process as needed, including physical adjustments, interview setup, or scheduling needs.

SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity – we acknowledge the vibrancy that a diverse workforce brings to enhance both our workplace culture and our service delivery to children, young people and their families and carers.

Employment of temporary visa holders is only considered if no suitable permanent resident or citizen is identified after labour market testing. Please note : To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

All workers must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting employment. See PD2024_15 for more detail.

This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Office of the Children’s Guardian Website.

For roles that require formal qualifications, please note that overseas qualifications must be assessed by the Department of Education or the relevant authority appointed by the Australian Government for skilled migration purposes.

Eligibility List : An eligibility list may be created for future temporary part time vacancies.

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