Help pioneer a new Nurse Practitioner model within Child and Adolescent Mental Health across New England and North West NSW

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time

Position Classification: Nurse Practitioner

Remuneration: $79.81- $85.45 per hour + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging

Hours Per Week: 32

Requisition ID: REQ702476

Location: Armidale Community Health Centre

Service: New England North West Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (NENW CAMHS)

Closing Date: Wednesday 25th November 2026

About the Opportunity

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced and motivated Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Transitional Nurse Practitioner (TNP) to join the New England North West Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary CAMHS team, you will provide advanced assessment, formulation, treatment and care coordination for children and young people experiencing significant mental health difficulties. Delivering care both face-to-face and virtually, you will support timely access to high quality, evidence-based and carer/family-centred mental health care across a diverse regional and rural catchment.

This role offers the opportunity to work at the forefront of child and adolescent mental health practice, combining advanced clinical care with leadership, consultation, education and service development. You will help strengthen workforce capability, influence clinical practice, and contribute to innovative approaches that improve outcomes for young people and families.

For candidates appointed as a Transitional Nurse Practitioner, comprehensive clinical supervision, mentoring and governance support will be provided to assist progression towards Nurse Practitioner endorsement.

What You'll Be Doing

In this role, you will:

• Deliver advanced, evidence-based mental health assessment, diagnosis, treatment and therapeutic interventions for children, adolescents and their families.
• Work collaboratively with psychiatrists, nurses, allied health clinicians, schools, GPs, paediatricians and community partners to deliver integrated care.
• Provide expert consultation and clinical leadership across CAMHS and the broader mental health service.
• Support workforce development through education, mentoring and supervision of clinicians and students.
• Lead and contribute to quality improvement, service development and evidence-based practice initiatives.
• Assist in improving access to specialist mental health care for young people across rural and regional communities.

About You

You are an experienced mental health nurse with advanced clinical expertise in child and adolescent mental health and a passion for improving outcomes for children, young people and families.

You will bring:

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
• Endorsement as a Nurse Practitioner or active progression towards endorsement through a Masters (Nurse Practitioner) qualification or equivalent.
• Extensive experience working with children and young people experiencing acute mental health concerns and complex presentations.
• Advanced assessment, formulation, risk assessment and therapeutic intervention skills.
• Strong clinical leadership, communication and partnership-building capabilities.
• A commitment to recovery-oriented, trauma-informed and culturally safe care.

Why Join Us?

At Hunter New England Local Health District, you'll join one of the largest and most innovative public health services in Australia, with opportunities to influence practice across a broad and diverse region.

We offer:

• Strong clinical governance and professional support.
• Structured mentorship and supervision.
• Career progression towards Nurse Practitioner endorsement (for TNP applicants).
• Opportunities to lead service innovation and workforce development.
• Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
• The chance to make a meaningful difference to the lives of children, young people and families across New England and North West NSW.
• Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance

Ready to Shape the Future of CAMHS Care?

If you are an experienced nurse ready to practise at an advanced level and help transform mental health outcomes for children and young people, we encourage you to apply.

Additional Information

To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.

We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time vacancies.

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 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.

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 [email protected] for confidential support.

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For role related queries or questions contact Sue-Ellen Trevett on [email protected]

Information for Applicants:

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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance withNSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseasesfor Category A positions prior to offer.All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

Salary Packaging:is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via [email protected] or 1300 40 25 23.

Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range ofbenefitssuch as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.

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