Clinical Nurse Specialist – Mental Health Triage

WA Country Health Service - Wheatbelt

Location: Northam and Narrogin

Salary: RN SRN Level 3 $137,294 p.a. pro rata (plus 12% superannuation)

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Closing Date: AWST 4.00PM Monday 10 November 2025

Step into a specialist role where your expertise makes an immediate impact. We're seeking Clinical Nurse Specialists - Mental Health Triage, to join our teams in Northam or Narrogin, and be at the frontline of mental health care. Use your advanced skills to assess, support and guide individuals in crisis while working within a dedicated and compassionate team.

This is a Recruitment Pool for Permanent Full Time, Fixed Term Full Time, Permanent Part Time, and Fixed Term Part Time with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency. Casual appointments will also be considered.

Appointments may be made from this pool until 27/02/2026.

About the OPPORTUNITY

This role responds to all contacts made to the Wheatbelt Mental Health Service (WHMS), identifies the nature and appropriateness of referrals, sets priorities for management, collates information for presentation at intake meetings, and coordinates emergency responses within the region. The role also liaises with Government and non-government service providers to coordinate the provision of mental health services to clients and provide educational support to those agencies, as well as undertaking senior level projects, represents the service and provides consultation at the state level as required.

To be successful in this role, you will have…

• Extensive experience as a Community Mental Health Nurse with demonstrated expert level skills in crisis intervention, assessment, treatment and case management of adults and seniors with complex mental disorders.
• Working knowledge of Child and Adolescent, Adult and Seniors Mental Health service delivery systems.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and efficiently in a multidisciplinary team and ability to work as an independent practitioner.
• Advanced knowledge and ability to initiate and manage interventions under the Mental Health Act 2014.
• Demonstrated skills in applying the National Standards for Mental Health Services at the organisational level and in clinical practice.
• Demonstrated clinical leadership skills including skills in providing clinical supervision, line management and performance development with supervised staff.
• Current knowledge of legislative obligations for Equal Opportunity, Disability Services and Work Health and Safety, and how these impact on employment and service delivery
• Eligible for/ or in possession of a current C or C-A Class drivers licence

Want to know more about this role?

To learn more about the role, please refer to the attached Job Description Form and contact Lucy Brown on or 

What we offer

The Western Australian Country Health Service offer our employees a great salary as well as an amazing range of benefits:

• Paid Study Leave
• Generous Salary Packaging Benefits
• Up to $9010 on a range of benefits including mortgage, rent, everyday living expenses
• Up to $2650 on meals and entertainment
• Access to novated vehicle leasing and pre-tax vehicle expenses
• Flexible working and leave arrangements
• Professional Development opportunities
• 12% Superannuation Guarantee
• As a WA Country Health Service employee you're entitled to discounts across some private health care funds, Please see attached flyer for further details.

Area Profile

The Wheatbelt region spans 155,000 square kilometres, encompassing six Aboriginal lands and language groups. From Jurien Bay on the coast to Southern Cross in the East, Dalwallinu in the north, and Lake Grace in the south, the region offers extensive opportunities. Health services include emergency and inpatient care, outpatient medical, nursing, and allied health services, as well as cancer, renal, palliative, rehabilitation, aged care, mental health, public health, health promotion, and child, school, and community health services. District hospitals in Narrogin, Northam, Merredin, and Moora, along with 35 smaller community hospitals and health centres, ensure comprehensive care across the region. With a strong community spirit and diverse career prospects, WACHS Wheatbelt is ideal for living, working, and exploring.

Learn more about living and working in country WA by visiting our website at WA Country Health Service - Living and working in country WA

Selection Criteria:Please see the Job Description Form available at

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