Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is seeking a skilled Clinical Nurse Consultant to lead the Youth Mental Health Initiative at the Katoomba Community Health Centre. This permanent role offers opportunities to advance youth mental health care through advanced assessments, care coordination and short-term interventions.

You will work with headspace and wider services, provide nursing leadership, and support pathways for young people aged 12 to 24 with complex needs within a

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District is seeking a Staff Specialist in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry to join the expanding CYF-MH stream. The role emphasizes medical leadership, supervision, and delivering high-quality assessments and treatments for children, adolescents and families.

The successful applicant will work across CYF-MH programs, with a focus on Safeguards, Whole Family Team and Youth Mental Health initiatives, contributing to crisis care and systems engagement while

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District

REQ600250

Employment Type Permanent - Full-Time/Part-Time
Position Classification:Staff Specialist - Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist
Hours Per Week: Up to 2.0FTE
Requisition ID:REQ600250

Prior to Commencement, you need to be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or hold an appropriate work visa

An exciting opportunity is available for committed and enthusiastic Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists to join the expanding Child, Youth and Family Mental Health (CYF-MH) stream within Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD).

This is an opportunity to work across a diverse and innovative range of specialist child, youth and family mental health services, delivering high quality psychiatric assessments, treatment, consultation and leadership to children, adolescents, young people and families experiencing complex mental health difficulties.

The successful applicant will contribute to service delivery across the CYF-MH portfolio, notably to Safeguards, Whole Family Team and/or the Youth Mental Health Initiative. These teams support young people and their families and include an emphasis on timely crisis-related care and systems-level engagement.

The Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist will provide medical leadership within team settings and work collaboratively with consumers, families, carers, partner agencies and lived experience workers to deliver recovery-oriented, trauma-informed, family-inclusive and evidence-informed care. The successful applicant will participate in complex clinical decision-making, service development, quality improvement activities and workforce development through supervision, teaching and mentoring of junior medical staff and students.

CYF-MH is undergoing significant growth and includes a broad range of specialist programs and emerging models of care. CYF-MH provides specialist services to children, young people and their families across the Penrith, Blue Mountains, Hawkesbury and Lithgow Local Government Areas. The District includes World Heritage-listed wilderness, outdoor recreation opportunities, vibrant communities, excellent schools and affordable lifestyle options, making the region an outstanding place to work and live.

NBMLHD is committed to collaborative and respectful engagement with consumers, carers and community partners. We support flexible working arrangements, professional development and research opportunities, and maintain strong partnerships with universities and training organisations to strengthen education, scholarship and workforce development.

Successful applicants will participate in the District-wide Child, Youth and Family Mental Health Consultant after-hours roster.

As negotiated with the Medical Lead and Medical Director, the role may include service provision across multiple CYF-MH programs and other areas of the Mental Health Service in accordance with clinical expertise and service requirements. Negotiation of fractional appointments will require consideration of minimum requirements for the program(s).

Requests to be appointed as a Visiting Medical Officer (VMO) will be considered upon request.

Applicants who expect to be eligible for Fellowship within 6 months and who have no more than one College-administered assessment to complete may be considered; if successful, the applicant will not be subsequently eligible to commence their appointment until after the relevant qualifications and requirements are formally completed.

Here is the link to information regarding the newly opened Nepean Adolescent Mental Health Inpatient Unit: NAMHU Page

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District will drive innovation and excellence in health service delivery that provides safe, equitable, high quality, accessible, timely and efficient services that are responsive to the needs of patients and the community

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively encourages diversity and inclusion within our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

The Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District provides world-class clinical care, research, and innovation, and is committed to providing a workplace culture that values and promotes the growth of high performing teams and individuals. We are passionate about the work we do and are committed to improving the health of our local community and enhancing the experience of all our patients.

1. Possess or be eligible for: registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA); Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) or equivalent as provided by the Health Insurance Act 1997; Advanced Certificate of Training in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry; current NSW driver's licence. Demonstrated commitment to Continuing Professional Development and reflective practice.
2. Demonstrated expertise and experience in providing effective, high quality mental health services in a psychiatry setting; demonstrated commitment to person-centered, recovery oriented, family inclusive, trauma informed and need adapted principles of care.
3. Demonstrated ability to support and work in collaboratively interprofessional contexts that include lived-experience professionals; sound knowledge of psychiatry encompassing biological, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual domains. Expertise and experience relevant to the position.
4. Demonstrated high level verbal and written communication ability including capacity to communicate clearly, inclusively, and respectfully. Word processing skills necessary to complete expert documentation.
5. Demonstrated skill and commitment to the teaching and supervision of medical staff, non-medical colleagues, and students consistent with contemporary best practice; commitment to interprofessional learning.
6. Qualities, attitudes, and articulated values consistent with a senior medical practitioner providing mental health care to consumers across the age span and their social networks; and evidence of high ethical and professional standards.
7. Experience in or capacity for supporting quality improvement and clinical governance activities; and demonstrated commitment to high quality care provision in the public sector.
8. Familiarity with and support of basic, clinical, and applied research activities relevant to the needs of the Mental Health Service and its staff and the ability to draw on values and research concepts in the appraisal of evidence, guidelines, and quality improvement activities.

Conditions of appointment are in accordance with the Health Services Act 1997, and Staff Specialists (State) Award

Employees and Contractors must abide by the NSW Health Code of Conduct.

The 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 Children's Guardian website:

Prior to commencement, you need to be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or hold an appropriate work visa.

Marita Schwendler, CYF-MH Service Director
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Applications close on 27 September 2026.

NSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of New South Wales. It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders past and present, and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time Located in: Katoomba Community Health Centre Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 1 Remuneration: $143,574.55 - $146,512.20 per annum Hours Per Week: 38 Requisition ID: REQ687682 Applications Close: 13-09-2026 With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment, working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role.

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is an exceptional environment to advance your career while enhancing your skills and expertise. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we deliver a comprehensive range of public health services across the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Regions. NBMLHD Community Mental Health offers a range of specialised services for children, young people, families and older people, through our community-based services and health centres. Our multidisciplinary health professionals and case managers take a collaborative approach to mental health care by linking with their patients to work together and consult within an environment appropriate to the person's needs. Make a difference in the lives of young people and help shape their mental health journey. We are seeking a passionate and experienced Clinical Nurse Consultant to join the Youth Mental Health Initiative (YMHI), where you will play a pivotal role in supporting young people aged 12 to 24 with complex mental health needs. Working in partnership with headspace and broader mental health services, you will provide specialist clinical expertise, helping young people access the right care at the right time while promoting positive mental health outcomes. In this rewarding role, you will deliver advanced clinical assessments, care coordination, and short-term interventions within a stepped model of care. As a trusted nursing leader, you will provide expert consultation and support to headspace clinicians, strengthening their capacity to respond to complex presentations and enhancing the quality of care delivered to young people. You will also play a key role in facilitating seamless pathways across Child, Youth and Family Mental Health Services, headspace sites, and wider mental health services, ensuring continuity of care and a coordinated approach to treatment and recovery. This is an exceptional opportunity for a skilled mental health nurse who is passionate about leadership, collaboration, and creating meaningful change for young people in our community.

• Accrued Day Off (ADO)
• Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
• Novated Leasing
• Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Fitness Passport
• NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve.

• Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse-Midwife with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (APHRA) and current NSW Driver's License and willingness to use same as required for the position.
• Minimum five years full-time equivalent post registration experience and post graduate qualifications in Youth Mental Health, or such other qualifications or experience deemed appropriate.
• Demonstrated advanced skills in mental health assessment, care planning and evidence-based interventions for young people and their families.
• Evidence of consistent demonstration of behaviours that reinforce the CORE Values of our organisation with all stakeholders including colleagues, direct reports, patients and consumers.
• Demonstrated clinical leadership skills and an ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary framework with a demonstrated commitment to excellence in nursing-midwifery practice.
• Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills across a variety of mediums and knowledge of the practice development framework to clinical practice.
• Demonstrated involvement in the development-change of clinical practice underpinned by evidence-based Research.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to strategic and clinical service planning, particularly across integrated youth mental health models.
• Ability to apply clinical expertise in patient-centered consultancy, with the ability to work effectively both as a member of a multidisciplinary team and independently.
• Demonstrated ability to work with community stakeholders and partners to coordinator client centered care.
• Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.

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Employment Type – Quinquennium – ending 30 June 2027
Position Classification: Visiting Medical Officer – Ophthalmology
Hours Per Week: Zero Hours
Requisition ID: REQ634246

How to apply

Your application is to be submitted through E-Credential ONLY. To apply please click this link:

https://myclinicalprofile.com.au/OpenPositionLogin.aspx?UniqueId=7788c6e1-c867-4b5e-947c-bc293ef810a6

Applications close on 30 August 2026and must be received by midnight of the closing date.

Please refer to the Application Guide for instructions on how to create a Clinician Profile and a list of mandatory requirements for all Senior Medical & Dental Officer applications. If you are experiencing any difficulties, please first refer to the User Guide attached to this advertisement. Alternatively, you can contact Senior Medical Workforce Unit on 4734 2281. For all enquiries relating to the position and its function, you must contact the designated contact person.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified medical practitioners for the above position in the Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District.The position will be located at Blue Mountains & Nepean Hospital within the Department of Ophthalmology.

The Visiting Medical Officer (VMO) Ophthalmologist will provide expert medical assessment and management of patients within the Ophthalmology Specialty Department. Service requirements include:

On-call responsibilities, Provision of outpatient acute eye clinic and Provision of cataract surgery.

Together, Achieving Better Health

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District will drive innovation and excellence in health service delivery that provides safe, equitable, high quality, accessible, timely and efficient services that are responsive to the needs of patients and the community

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively encourages diversity and inclusion within our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

About Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District

The Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District provides world-class clinical care, research, and innovation, and is committed to providing a workplace culture that values and promotes the growth of high performing teams and individuals. We are passionate about the work we do and are committed to improving the health of our local community and enhancing the experience of all our patients.

See why people like you join our local health district – and welcome to the family! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2FVDzrwYZI

To check out our diverse workforce and see some of our recent innovative and community-focused achievements, browse our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/NepeanBlueMtsLHD

If you would like more information about our Local Health district, please visit our website: http://www.nbmlhd.health.nsw.gov.au/

Employment Type Permanent – Full-Time/Part-Time

Position Classification: Staff Specialist – Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist

Hours Per Week: Up to 2.0FTE

Requisition ID: REQ600250

How to apply

Your application is to be submitted through E-Credential ONLY. To apply please click this link,

Https://myclinicalprofile.com.au/OpenPositionLogin.aspx?UniqueId=75a4d448-a647-47fc-9371-e8ac770cd496

Applications close on 27 September 2026and must be received by midnight of the closing date.

NSW Health Registered Medical Recruitment Agencies applying on behalf of a candidate (locally or overseas) must forward a current Curriculum Vitae via email toNBMLHD-SMORecruitment@health.nsw.gov.auwith theRequisition ID and Agency Name in the subject line.

For medical recruitment agencies to be eligible for an agreement with NBMLHD for permanent placement of Medical Staff Specialists please follow the below steps:

1. Register as a Supplier on Buy.NSW.gov.au. Log in with your supplier account. If you don’t have one yet, you can sign up now.

2. Submit proof of registration with Buy.NSW.gov.au as well as your proposed terms and conditions to NBMLHD-ContractsTeam@health.nsw.gov.au at time of application.

3. NBMLHD will not engage in permanent recruitment via agencies unless pre-approved through this process.

4. Prior to Commencement, you need to be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or hold an appropriate work visa

Please refer to the Application Guide for instructions on how to create a Clinician Profile and a list of mandatory requirements for all Senior Medical & Dental Officer applications. If you are experiencing any difficulties, please first refer to the User Guide attached to this advertisement. Alternatively, you can contact Senior Medical Workforce Unit on 4734 2281. For all enquiries relating to the position and its function, you must contact the designated contact person.

An exciting opportunity is available for committed and enthusiastic Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists to join the expanding Child, Youth and Family Mental Health (CYF-MH) stream within Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD).

This is an opportunity to work across a diverse and innovative range of specialist child, youth and family mental health services, delivering high quality psychiatric assessments, treatment, consultation and leadership to children, adolescents, young people and families experiencing complex mental health difficulties.

The successful applicant will contribute to service delivery across the CYF-MH portfolio, notably to Safeguards, Whole Family Team and/or the Youth Mental Health Initiative. These teams support young people and their families and include an emphasis on timely crisis-related care and systems-level engagement.

The Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist will provide medical leadership within team settings and work collaboratively with consumers, families, carers, partner agencies and lived experience workers to deliver recovery-oriented, trauma-informed, family-inclusive and evidence-informed care. The successful applicant will participate in complex clinical decision-making, service development, quality improvement activities and workforce development through supervision, teaching and mentoring of junior medical staff and students.

CYF-MH is undergoing significant growth and includes a broad range of specialist programs and emerging models of care. CYF-MH provides specialist services to children, young people and their families across the Penrith, Blue Mountains, Hawkesbury and Lithgow Local Government Areas. The District includes World Heritage-listed wilderness, outdoor recreation opportunities, vibrant communities, excellent schools and affordable lifestyle options, making the region an outstanding place to work and live.

Our Values: NBMLHD is committed to collaborative and respectful engagement with consumers, carers and community partners. We support flexible working arrangements, professional development and research opportunities, and maintain strong partnerships with universities and training organisations to strengthen education, scholarship and workforce development.

Successful applicants will participate in the District-wide Child, Youth and Family Mental Health Consultant after-hours roster.

As negotiated with the Medical Lead and Medical Director, the role may include service provision across multiple CYF-MH programs and other areas of the Mental Health Service in accordance with clinical expertise and service requirements. Negotiation of fractional appointments will require consideration of minimum requirements for the program(s).

Requests to be appointed as a Visiting Medical Officer (VMO) will be considered upon request.

Applicants who expect to be eligible for Fellowship within 6 months and who have no more than one College-administered assessment to complete may be considered; if successful, the applicant will not be subsequently eligible to commence their appointment until after the relevant qualifications and requirements are formally completed.

Here is the link to information regarding the newly opened Nepean Adolescent Mental Health Inpatient Unit: NAMHU Page

Together, Achieving Better Health

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District will drive innovation and excellence in health service delivery that provides safe, equitable, high quality, accessible, timely and efficient services that are responsive to the needs of patients and the community

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively encourages diversity and inclusion within our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

About Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District

The Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District provides world-class clinical care, research, and innovation, and is committed to providing a workplace culture that values and promotes the growth of high performing teams and individuals. We are passionate about the work we do and are committed to improving the health of our local community and enhancing the experience of all our patients.

See why people like you join our local health district – and welcome to the family! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2FVDzrwYZI

To check out our diverse workforce and see some of our recent innovative and community-focused achievements, browse our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/NepeanBlueMtsLHD

If you would like more information about our Local Health district, please visit our website: http://www.nbmlhd.health.nsw.gov.au/

Selection Criteria

1. Possess or be eligible for: registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA); Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) or equivalent as provided by the Health Insurance Act 1997; Advanced Certificate of Training in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry; current NSW driver’s licence. Demonstrated commitment to Continuing Professional Development and reflective practice.

2. Demonstrated expertise and experience in providing effective, high quality mental health services in a psychiatry setting; demonstrated commitment to person-centered, recovery oriented, family inclusive, trauma informed and need adapted principles of care.

3. Demonstrated ability to support and work in collaboratively interprofessional contexts that include lived-experience professionals; sound knowledge of psychiatry encompassing biological, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual domains. Expertise and experience relevant to the position.

4. Demonstrated high level verbal and written communication ability including capacity to communicate clearly, inclusively, and respectfully. Word processing skills necessary to complete expert documentation.

5. Demonstrated skill and commitment to the teaching and supervision of medical staff, non-medical colleagues, and students consistent with contemporary best practice; commitment to interprofessional learning.

6. Qualities, attitudes, and articulated values consistent with a senior medical practitioner providing mental health care to consumers across the age span and their social networks; and evidence of high ethical and professional standards.

7. Experience in or capacity for supporting quality improvement and clinical governance activities; and demonstrated commitment to high quality care provision in the public sector.

8. Familiarity with and support of basic, clinical, and applied research activities relevant to the needs of the Mental Health Service and its staff and the ability to draw on values and research concepts in the appraisal of evidence, guidelines, and quality improvement activities.

Conditions of appointment are in accordance with the Health Services Act 1997, and Staff Specialists (State) Award

Employees and Contractors must abide by the NSW Health Code of Conduct.

The 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 Children’s Guardian website: https://ocg.nsw.gov.au/working-children-check

Successful applicants will be required to obtain required vaccinations prior to commencing employment. Please click on the link for further information: https://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/Pages/doc.aspx?dn=PD2024_015

To see a full position description, please click here

Prior to commencement, you need to be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or hold an appropriate work visa.

Need more information?

Enquiries

Marita Schwendler, CYF-MH Service Director

E: marita.schwendler@health.nsw.gov.au; M: 0428 330 847

Application information

All selection criteria must be addressed comprehensively in your application. Applications close on 27 September 2026. All applications are to be submitted through eCredential.

Employment Type Permanent – Full-Time/Part-Time

Position Classification: Staff Specialist – TAC, Access, PECC

Hours Per Week: up to 1.2FTE

Requisition ID: REQ541130

How to apply

Your application is to be submitted through E-Credential ONLY. To apply please click this link,

https://myclinicalprofile.com.au/OpenPositionLogin.aspx?UniqueId=933658e8-d098-4fad-b42e-d1ee9a3ca0e4

Applications close on 27 September 2026 and must be received by midnight of the closing date.

NSW Health Registered Medical Recruitment Agencies applying on behalf of a candidate (locally or overseas) must forward a current Curriculum Vitae via email toNBMLHD-SMORecruitment@health.nsw.gov.auand include the Requisition ID and Agency Name as the subject.

For medical recruitment agencies to be eligible for an agreement with NBMLHD for permanent placement of Medical Staff Specialists please follow the below steps:

1. Register as a Supplier on Buy.NSW.gov.au. Log in with your supplier account. If you don’t have one yet, you can sign up now.

2. Submit proof of registration with Buy.NSW.gov.au as well as your proposed terms and conditions to NBMLHD-ContractsTeam@health.nsw.gov.au at time of application.

3. NBMLHD will not engage in permanent recruitment via agencies unless pre-approved through this process.

4. Prior to Commencement, the applicant needs to be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or hold an appropriate work visa

Please refer to the Application Guide for instructions on how to create a Clinician Profile and a list of mandatory requirements for all Senior Medical & Dental Officer applications. If you are experiencing any difficulties, please first refer to the User Guide attached to this advertisement. Alternatively, you can contact Senior Medical Workforce Unit on 4734 2281. For all enquiries relating to the position and its function, you must contact the designated contact person.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified medical practitioners for the above position in Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District. The position is primarily based at the Mental Health Centre, Nepean Hospital, and supports the Triage and Assessment Centre (providing assessment, consultation and brief care to consumers presenting to TAC, Nepean Emergency Department and Nepean Safe Assessment Unit) and the Psychiatric Emergency Care Centre. Support may also be required for the Access team based in Penrith.

Applicants who expect to be eligible for Fellowship within 6 months and who have no more than one College-administered assessment to complete may be considered; if successful, the applicant will not be subsequently eligible to commence their appointment until after the relevant qualifications and requirements are formally completed. Successful applicants also participate in a District-wide after-hours roster.

Requests to be appointed as a Visiting Medical Officer (VMO) will be considered upon request.

This permanent position provides timely and need-adapted care to people requiring support in emergency and acute mental health inpatient/community settings. There is a focus on assessment and care in crisis, and urgent and brief interventions. Successful applicants contribute to interdisciplinary team expertise across a range of therapeutic modalities. There is an opportunity to develop as a leader within this role, as well as participate in quality and safety and scholarly activities relevant to the Service. The Mental Health Service’s Vision is that “All people of our District will be supported to live well in the community on their own terms.”

The Mountains and the Plains of the LHD spans the lands and waterways of the Darug, Gundungurra and Wiradjuri people, and includes metropolitan, rural and semi-rural communities, many of which are situated within World Heritage natural environments with access to excellent amenities and transport.

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District actively encourages diversity and inclusion within the workforce. Applications are encouraged and welcome from people from all backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people living with disability, people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQI+, people with lived experience of mental health concerns and people of mature age.

Together, Achieving Better Health

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District will drive innovation and excellence in health service delivery that provides safe, equitable, high quality, accessible, timely and efficient services that are responsive to the needs of patients and the community

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively encourages diversity and inclusion within our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

About Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District

The Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District provides world-class clinical care, research, and innovation, and is committed to providing a workplace culture that values and promotes the growth of high performing teams and individuals. We are passionate about the work we do and are committed to improving the health of our local community and enhancing the experience of all our patients.

See why people like you join our local health district – and welcome to the family! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2FVDzrwYZI

To check out our diverse workforce and see some of our recent innovative and community-focused achievements, browse our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/NepeanBlueMtsLHD

If you would like more information about our Local Health district, please visit our website: http://www.nbmlhd.health.nsw.gov.au/

Selection Criteria

• Possess or be eligible for: registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA); Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZP) or equivalent as provided for in the Health Services Act 1997, current NSW driver’s licence. Demonstrated commitment to Continuing Professional Development and reflective practice.
• Demonstrated expertise and experience in providing effective, high quality mental health services in a psychiatry setting; demonstrated commitment to person-centred, recovery oriented, family inclusive, trauma informed and need adapted principles of care.
• Demonstrated ability to support and work in collaboratively interprofessional contexts that include lived-experience professionals; sound knowledge of psychiatry encompassing biological, psychological, social, cultural and spiritual domains. Expertise and experience relevant to the position.
• Demonstrated high level verbal and written communication ability including capacity to communicate clearly, inclusively and respectfully. Word processing skills necessary to complete expert documentation.
• Demonstrated skill and commitment to the teaching and supervision of medical staff, non-medical colleagues and students consistent with contemporary best practice; commitment to interprofessional learning.
• Qualities, attitudes and articulated values consistent with a senior medical practitioner providing mental health care to consumers across the age span and their social networks; and evidence of high ethical and professional standards.
• Experience in or capacity for supporting quality improvement and clinical governance activities; and demonstrated commitment to high quality care provision in the public sector.
• Familiarity with and support of basic, clinical and applied research activities relevant to the needs of the Mental Health Service and its staff and the ability to draw on values and research concepts in the appraisal of evidence, guidelines and quality improvement activities.

Conditions of appointment are in accordance with the Health Services Act 1997, and Staff Specialists (State) Award

Employees and Contractors must abide by the NSW Health Code of Conduct.

The 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 Children’s Guardian website: https://ocg.nsw.gov.au/working-children-check

Successful applicants will be required to obtain required vaccinations prior to commencing employment. Please click on the link for further information: https://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/Pages/doc.aspx?dn=PD2024_015

To see a full position description, please click HERE

Prior to commencement you need to be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or hold an appropriate work visa.

Need more information?

For role related queries or questions contact:

Dr Kristof Mikes-Liu, Medical Director Mental Health

E: Kristof.Mikes-Liu@health.nsw.gov.au

T: (02) 4734 4347

M: 0422 007 404

Application information

All selection criteria must be addressed in your application. Applications close on 27 September 2026. All applications are to submitted via eCredential.