Registered Nurse Level 3 Grade 1 - Custodial Mental Health Service

Registered Nurse Level 3 Grade 1 - Custodial Mental Health Service (

Job Number : 02OLV)

Description

Employment Type : Full Time, Temporary 6-12 months with the possibility of extension and or permanency

Classification : Registered Nurse Level 3.1 (P19611)

Salary :   $126,196-131,177 (Plus 12% Super)

Location : Alexander Maconochie Centre

Section : Forensic Mental Health Services

Closing Date : 21 Nov 2025

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 :

Make a real impact where it matters most. Custodial Mental Health Services at the Alexander Maconochie Centre is looking for passionate mental health professionals to join our Assertive Response or Clinical Management teams. As part of Forensic Mental Health Services, you’ll deliver specialised care to individuals in ACT correctional and juvenile justice settings, working within a collaborative, recovery-focused model. This is your chance to be part of a multidisciplinary service that spans courts, community, and secure inpatient units—guided by national principles and driven by purpose. Enjoy generous leave, penalty rates, and allowances while making a difference every day.

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 Sandra Hibberd at 02 5124-4677or at sandra.hibberd@act.gov.au .

Job

:  Registered Nurses & Midwives

Salary Range

:  126,196.00 - 131,177.00

Contact Name

:  Sandra Hibberd

Contact Email

:  sandra.Hibberd@act.gov.au

Closing Date

:  21 / Nov / 2025, 12 : 59 : 00 PM