Team Leader, Custodial Mental Health Services

Description

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

Classification: Registered Nurse Level 4.1 (P49991)

Salary: $141,1990 (Plus 12% Super)

Location: Alexander Maconochie Centre

Section: Forensic Mental Health Services

Closing Date: 21 Oct 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 )

About the Role:

Please note: This is a multi-classified position with possibility of appointment at either an RN4 Grade 1, HPO4 or P4. Please view 02OBH if you are a Health Professional Officer Level 4 or Psychologist Level 4 interested in this position.

Lead the Way in Forensic Mental Health Nursing

Step into a dynamic leadership role with the Custodial Mental Health Service, part of the innovative Forensic Mental Health Services team. Based across the Alexander Maconochie Centre and Bimberi Youth Justice Centre, you'll deliver high-impact care to adults and young people in custody experiencing complex mental health needs.

Enjoy specialist training, clinical supervision, and professional development in a collaborative, recovery-focused environment. This co-classified RN4.1 role also attracts a custodial allowance—recognising your expertise and commitment in this challenging and rewarding setting.

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 Tegan Murray at or at

Job: Registered Nurses & Midwives

Salary Range: 141, ,990.00

Closing Date: 21/Oct/2025, 7:59:00 AM