Registered Nurse – Mental Health (Incentives Offered)
Employer: Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD)
Location: Tamworth Hospital | Manning Hospital, New South Wales, Australia
Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time / Permanent Part-Time
Salary: $74,317 – $104,336 Per Annum + 12.5% Super + Salary Packaging + Incentives
Incentives: Up to $10,000 in the first 12 months, plus up to $5,000 annually under the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme
Hours Per Week: Up to 38
Closing Date: Sunday, 18th January 2026
Requisition ID: REQ602560
Overview
Grow your mental health nursing career in regional Australia with NSW Health’s largest Mental Health Service. Work in either Tamworth or Manning (Taree) with relocation support, incentives, and a team that feels like family.
As a Registered Nurse, you will:
- Provide person-centred, trauma-informed, recovery-oriented care
- Work across a variety of settings including inpatient, community, crisis, and rehabilitation
- Support people of all ages — from children and adolescents to adults and older persons
- Collaborate with Psychiatrists, Allied Health, Peer Workers, and families/carers
- Empower consumers to build resilience, independence, and self-management
Why Work With Us
- Structured orientation and mentorship from senior clinicians and educators
- Ongoing education, clinical supervision, and leadership development
- Inclusive, multicultural team culture
- Opportunities to work across inpatient and community mental health
- Shared team meals, social events, and strong sense of belonging
- Fitness Passport — discounted gym memberships for you and your family
- Salary packaging up to $9,009 + $2,650 meals/entertainment
- Relocation assistance and support to settle into the community
- Four weeks’ annual leave (pro-rata for part-time) + monthly allocated days off for full-time staff
Work Locations
Tamworth:
- New 37-bed Mental Health Unit opening March 2026
- Areas: 20-bed adult, 5-bed adult high-acuity, 8-bed older persons, 4-bed adolescent
- Child & Adolescent Community Mental Health Services on site
- Facility co-designed with staff, carers, consumers, and local Indigenous communities
- Modern, sustainable design with calming light-filled atriums, solar panels, and 5-star energy rating
Manning (Taree):
- Riverside town in the Manning Valley, close to beaches, hinterlands, and national parks
- Affordable living, excellent schools, and strong community spirit
- Surfing at Old Bar, swimming at Crowdy Head, or relaxing on Diamond Beach
- Gateway to Barrington Tops National Park — waterfalls, rainforest hikes, alpine air
- 1 hour to Port Macquarie, 2 hours to Newcastle
Requirements
- Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA)
- Valid or eligible ANMAC assessment under ANZSCO 254422
- NSW Driver’s Licence (or ability to obtain)
- Willingness to relocate and commit to a minimum 18-month contract
- Visa Sponsorship: Available for eligible overseas candidates who have AHPRA registration and positive ANMAC skills assessment
Application Process
- Review the Position Description
- Prepare your application addressing essential requirements and selection criteria
- Submit your application via the “Apply Now” link
- For role-specific queries, contact Katherine Price at Katherine.Price@health.nsw.gov.au
Tip: Applicants will be assessed against essential requirements and selection criteria. For assistance addressing selection criteria, visit: Selection Criteria Guidance
Why Choose This Role
- Live and work in vibrant regional communities with a coastal or inland lifestyle
- Join a supportive team with structured mentorship and career growth opportunities
- Benefit from incentives, relocation support, and a once-in-a-generation opportunity to work in state-of-the-art mental health facilities
