Overview
$117,526 - $122,440 p.a + super + salary packaging
At
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 do
Lead the day-to-day operations of MH Connext
, ensuring services are timely, recovery-oriented, and person-centred
Support and supervise the Tenacious House team member
, ensuring they're well-connected to our broader clinical and community supports
Provide regular supervision, coaching, and mentoring
to build a confident and compassionate team
Monitor waitlists, allocate referrals, and oversee clinical risk
in partnership with the Senior Manager, Outreach and Specialised Services
Liaise with internal services, hospitals, GPs, and community organisations
to maintain strong referral pathways and partnerships
Follow up on incidents, manage reporting, and contribute to service improvement
through data, audits, and reflective practice
Champion a safe, supportive and inclusive team culture
, where people feel valued, supported and able to grow
What you'll bring
AHPRA-registered Mental Health Nurse
Experience supervising or leading a small team in a mental health or community setting
Strong understanding of recovery-oriented and trauma-informed care
Confidence working with complexity, risk, and referral pathways
Excellent relationship-building skills with consumers, teams, and stakeholders
Commitment to cultural safety, inclusion, and continuous learning
Why 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 of
putting people first
,
being brave and exploring
,
living and breathing recovery
, and
promoting belonging and inclusion
.
We also offer:
Work-life balance
in a supportive, person-first environment
Salary packaging
of up to $18,640 (increase your take-home pay!)
Birthday leave
and
Wellbeing leave
days
Long service leave after 5 years
Opportunities to grow
– ongoing learning and development, including LinkedIn Learning
Support to thrive
– Employee Assistance Program and core training for all staff
We're Rainbow Tick accredited and 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. Please
submit your resume and a cover letter
that tells us:
Why you're passionate about this kind of work
How your experience aligns with the role
What recovery means to you
We'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.
About Richmind WA
Richmind WA is a leading WA mental health organisation, providing inclusive, community-based residential and outreach services for adults and young people. We support people experiencing mental distress to develop the confidence and skills to live their lives, employing evidence-based practice to support recovery and wellbeing.
Inclusion is at the heart of our DNA. We value diversity and inclusion in our workforce, including people with lived experience of mental health recovery and disability, different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, genders, and sexual orientations. We have Rainbow Tick accreditation and work with Elders to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
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