Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent
Classification: Registered Nurse Level 4.3 (PN70907)
Salary: $163,994 (Plus 12.5%25 Super)
Location: Canberra Health Services
Section: Mental Health, Justice Health and Alcohol and Drug Services
Closing Date: 20 July 2026
What can we offer you:
• | City living without the traffic – click here to see why you should live in Canberra. |
• | Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital. |
• | Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions. |
• | Flexible working conditions. |
• | Reimbursement of relocation expenses for interstate candidates (subject to review and approval). |
To find out more on what a career at CHS can give you, the benefits of working with us and why Canberra is Australia's happiest city click here: Benefits of working with us - Canberra Health Services (act.gov.au)
About the Role:
Mental Health, Justice Health and Alcohol & Drug Services (MHJHADS) is seeking an experienced and motivated leader to join Adult Inpatient Mental Health Services. MHJHADS delivers a broad range of services across prevention, treatment, recovery and harm minimisation, working in partnership with consumers, carers and community organisations to achieve the best outcomes. Services are provided across hospital, community and custodial settings.
In this senior role based at North Canberra Hospital, you will lead the Acacia Mental Health Unit, oversee patient flow, and manage the Mental Health Consultation Liaison team while maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment. You will provide clinical and operational leadership, ensuring the effective management of staff and resources to deliver high-quality, efficient and person-centred care. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact and lead a dedicated multidisciplinary team in a dynamic mental health service.
For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description.
Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:
• | Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check. |
• | Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy. |
To Apply:
Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a 2-page cover letter or pitch, responding to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description.
***Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position***
Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website.
Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together
Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community
Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind
CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply.
The new state-of-the-art Building 5 is now officially open at Canberra Hospital. This 44,000sqm, nine-storey facility, the largest healthcare infrastructure project in the Territory’s history, delivers cutting-edge acute clinical services. Building 5 seamlessly integrates with existing campus buildings, ensuring smooth public access, patient transportation, and efficient logistics.
If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Shaun Bayliss at 02-5124 1623 or atshaun.bayliss@act.gov.au.
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