Corrective Services
Salary: SRN3 $131,523 p.a. plus 12% superannuation (DCSNA)
Position number: 017437
Work type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Banksia Hill Detention Centre
Closing date: 2026-06-26 4:30 PM
Attachments: Applicant Information Pack.pdf; Job Description Form - Clinical Nurse Consult Mental Health.pdf
This is a permanent, full time vacancy.
About The Role
The role of the MHAOD Clinical Nurse Consultant provides operational and clinical leadership, in collaboration with the Clinical Nurse Manager, in the MHAOD service provision to young people by Mental Health Nurses and AMHW at the Banksia Hill Youth Detention Centre and Crisis Care Unit. The consultant advises on the assessment and therapeutic services needed to provide mental health care to young people, utilises data collected from clinical assessments, and works with the Clinical Nurse Manager to develop appropriate policies, clinical protocols, and assessment tools to support an efficient mental health service. The role monitors compliance with policy, procedures, and standards pertaining to MHAOD patients, and actively participates in planning for service and quality improvement. It provides a link between the Youth Justice System, community‐based health service providers and the Forensic Mental Health Service, performing specialised MHAOD assessments on referred young people and facilitating signposting and onward referral to appropriate specialist services where necessary.
Key Responsibilities
* Work to improve communication and model integrity and respect in all interactions.
* Operate within the Department's Corporate Governance Framework, policies and procedures, and ensure effective transparency and accountability of all Department activity.
* Operate within the chain of command to coordinate activities required to meet the Department's strategic objectives.
* Work collaboratively to achieve common goals and best practice, and facilitate business improvements as appropriate.
* Facilitate cultural and management reforms within the Department through leadership and engagement.
* Represent the Department's interest on committees and working groups as required.
Eligibility
Qualifications – Applicants Must Have
* A current registration in the category of Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
* A relevant postgraduate mental health qualification and experience in youth and/or CAMHS mental health nursing in complex clinical settings.
Permanent positions – To be eligible for appointment to permanent positions in the West Australian Public Sector you must be an Australian citizen or have permanent resident status in Australia.
WWC positions – In accordance with the National Child Safety Principles, people who work directly with children and young people, you must have a current Working with Children Check or be able to successfully apply for one to be eligible for this position.
Benefits And Opportunities
* Free parking.
* Flexible working and leave arrangements.
* 12% employer‐contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice.
* Professional development opportunities and study leave assistance.
* Career pathway opportunities.
* Learning and development opportunity programmes.
* Health and wellbeing programmes including fitness passport providing a wide range of gym, pool, and fitness centre discounts available for employees and their families.
Equity and Diversity
The Department of Justice is committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We actively promote the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, youth, people of diverse sexualities and genders, women, culturally and linguistically diverse people, and other diversity groups. Aboriginal job seekers may contact the Aboriginal Workforce Development Team on aboriginalworkforcedevelopment@justice.wa.gov.au or call (08) 9264 1700 for culturally appropriate application advice. Applicants with disability requiring adjustments or accessibility support at any stage of the selection process can contact the hiring manager as listed under the 'Further Information' section or contact the Diversity and Inclusion team on WorkforceDiversity@justice.wa.gov.au or (08) 9264 1700 for a confidential discussion.
Further Information
If you would like further information regarding the vacancy please contact David Balakrishnan, Clinical Nurse Manager MHAOD at David.balakrishnan@justice.wa.gov.au for a confidential discussion.
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