Job Category: Community Services and Development Job Description Be the Connection That Changes LivesAt Richmind WA, we know that recovery begins with connection.
Whether someone is reaching out for mental health support for the first time or taking bold steps toward rebuilding their life, that first response can shape everything that follows.We're looking for a compassionate, capable Community Mental Health Nurse Lead to guide our MH Connext team and provide leadership and support to Tenacious House, a service that walks alongside men recovering from addiction and mental distress.This is a rare opportunity to lead a frontline service that ensures people get the right support, at the right time, and feel seen, heard, and supported from the very beginning of their journey.What you'll doIn this role, you'll:Lead the day-to-day operations of MH Connext, ensuring services are timely, recovery-oriented, and person-centredSupport and supervise the Tenacious House team member, ensuring they're well-connected to our broader clinical and community supportsProvide regular supervision, coaching, and mentoring to build a confident and compassionate teamMonitor waitlists, allocate referrals, and oversee clinical risk in partnership with the Senior Manager, Outreach and Specialised ServicesLiaise with internal services, hospitals, GPs, and community organisations to maintain strong referral pathways and partnershipsFollow up on incidents, manage reporting, and contribute to service improvement through data, audits, and reflective practiceChampion a safe, supportive and inclusive team culture, where people feel valued, supported and able to grow Desired Skills and Experience What you'll bringAHPRA-registered Mental Health NurseExperience supervising or leading a small team in a mental health or community settingStrong understanding of recovery-oriented and trauma-informed careConfidence working with complexity, risk, and referral pathwaysExcellent relationship-building skills with consumers, teams, and stakeholdersCommitment to cultural safety, inclusion, and continuous learningWhy join Richmind WA?
Because we don't just support recovery-we live it, breathe it, and build everything we do around it.
Our culture is grounded in our values ofputting people first,being brave and exploring,living and breathing recovery, andpromoting belonging and inclusion.We also offer:Work-life balancein a supportive, person-first environmentSalary packagingof up to $18,640 (increase your take-home pay)Birthday leaveandWellbeing leavedaysLong service leave after 5 yearsOpportunities to grow- ongoing learning and development, including LinkedIn LearningSupport to thrive- Employee Assistance Program and core training for all staffWe're also proudlyRainbow Tick accreditedand committed to working alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, valuing all forms of diversity in our workforce.Ready to take the next step?
We'd love to hear from you.Pleasesubmit your resume and a cover letterthat tells us:Why you're passionate about this kind of workHow your experience aligns with the roleWhat recovery means to youWe're reviewing applications as they come in-so don't wait to apply.Richmind WA reserves the right to close applications early.We acknowledge the courage it takes to apply-and we're here to support you in taking that step.This role has been re-advertised.
Previous applicants will be considered and do not need to reapply.