Hunter New England Local Health District is looking for an experienced and motivated Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Transitional Nurse Practitioner (TNP) to help pioneer a new Nurse Practitioner model within Child and Adolescent Mental Health across New England and North West NSW. Working as part of a multidisciplinary CAMHS team, you will provide advanced assessment and formulation for children and young people. This role offers the opportunity to work at the forefront of child and adolescent mental health practice. For candidates appointed as a Transitional Nurse Practitioner, comprehensive clinical supervision is provided.

What You’ll Be Doing:
– Deliver advanced, evidence-based mental health assessment, diagnosis, treatment and therapeutic interventions
– Work collaboratively with psychiatrists, nurses, allied health clinicians, schools, GPs, paediatricians and other partners
– Provide expert consultation and clinical leadership across CAMHS and the broader mental health service
– Support workforce development through education, mentoring and supervision of clinicians and students
– Lead and contribute to quality improvement, service development and evidence-based practice initiatives
– Assist in improving access to specialist mental health care for young people across rural and regional areas

About You: You are an experienced mental health nurse with advanced clinical expertise in child and adolescent mental health. You will bring:
– Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
– Endorsement as a Nurse Practitioner or active progression towards endorsement through a Masters (Nursing)
– Extensive experience working with children and young people experiencing acute mental health concerns
– Advanced assessment, formulation, risk assessment and therapeutic intervention skills
– Strong clinical leadership, communication and partnership-building capabilities
– A commitment to recovery-oriented, trauma-informed and culturally safe care

Why Join Us? At Hunter New England Local Health District, you’ll join one of the largest and most innovative public health services. We offer:
– Strong clinical governance and professional support
– Structured mentorship and supervision
– Career progression towards Nurse Practitioner endorsement (for TNP applicants)
– Opportunities to lead service innovation and workforce development
– Salary packaging options up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
– Fitness Passport for health and well-being – discounted gym options for you and your family
– Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
– Weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
– Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) – giving you the opportunity for true work-life balance

Salary: $158,236.73 – $169,429.03 per year (Remuneration: $79.81 – $85.45 per hour + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging) (as advertised on I Work for NSW).
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time. Hours Per Week: 32. Position Classification: Nurse Practitioner.
Location: Armidale Community Health Centre. Service: New England North West Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (NENW CAMHS), covering New England and North West NSW (Tamworth & North West NSW).
Reference number: REQ702476.
Closing Date: Wednesday 25 November 2026.
For role related queries or questions contact Sue-Ellen Trevett at SueEllen.Trevett@health.nsw.gov.au.
Additional Information: To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident. We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position. An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time vacancies. This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer.
Source: I Work for NSW (iworkfor.nsw.gov.au).