District Tuberculosis Coordinator

Overview

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until 2 March 2026. Location: Location negotiable within Southern NSW Local Health District. Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 or Registered Nurse. Remuneration: Dependent on qualifications (see details below).

Remuneration Details

Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 Remuneration: $57.11 - $58.99 per hour

Registered Nurse Remuneration: $36.39 - $51.09 per hour

Hours and Requisition

Hours per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ602028

Application Timeline

Application Close: 14 September 2025

Interviews: Intervals will be scheduled within 10 days of the closing date.

Southern NSW Local Health District covers a large area of the southern half of NSW. Surrounding the ACT on three sides and extending to the Victorian border, it stretches from the NSW South Coast to the Snowy Mountains. The District operates 18 facilities and its hospitals care for more than 200,000 people. As a major local employer, staff are part of local communities.

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ people and others with diverse experiences are encouraged.

Applicants can request reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. For assistance, please contact the hiring manager – Paula Spokes. Aboriginal applicants seeking support can visit the Stepping Up website for resources to apply for NSW Health roles.

What We Offer

• Salary Packaging – up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment + Novated leasing
• Corporate Health and Fitness program
• 12% Superannuation on top of gross income
• Annual Leave Loading

Where You'll Be Working

The Community Care Tuberculosis Care Coordinator is part of a multidisciplinary team with a district-wide focus on TB treatment, prevention and refugee health. The role provides services related to prevention, control, detection, surveillance, education and treatment of tuberculosis and supports clinics in Queanbeyan and Goulburn, with outreach to other communities in the region. Imagine Rural – Southern NSW Local Health District.

The Welcome Experience

The Welcome Experience offers a free service for essential workers and their families moving to regional NSW. Local Connectors provide support for housing, education, partner job opportunities and community integration. Learn more at NSW government site.

What You'll Be Doing

As the Tuberculosis Care Coordinator, you will deliver person-centered, specialist nursing care at an advanced practice level for TB patients in Southern NSW. This includes high-quality patient assessment, care planning and referral, and coordinating TB clinics in partnership with tertiary providers and General Practitioners to ensure a flexible, quality TB management and treatment service.

Additional Information

• This position is open to Registered Nurses with a minimum of 3 years' experience or Clinical Nurse Specialists Grade 1 who would like to progress to Grade 2.
• The successful applicant is responsible for completing their BCG and TST qualification at their own cost.
• Scholarships may be available to support gaining immunisation accreditation.

Selection Criteria

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse with post-registration qualifications in infection control, Public or Primary Community Health, or related field, with at least three years' clinical experience and NSW TB Service accreditation to administer TST and BCG vaccinations.
• Competence in multidisciplinary team-based speciality nursing care; ability to exercise extended autonomy in clinical decision making and leadership in nursing practice advancement.
• Effective clinical communication using information technology, written and verbal skills, and strong interpersonal abilities.
• Knowledge and application of evidence-based practice to advocate for and deliver person-centred care, with a commitment to quality improvement.
• Ability to supervise, delegate and negotiate to deliver quality nursing care, with leadership in coordination and delivery of care.
• Participation in professional development and maintaining competence as an authorised nurse immuniser (current TST/BCG accreditation) with ongoing TB-specific skills; willingness to mentor others.
• Current unrestricted drivers' licence and willingness to drive/travel as required, including long distances and overnight stays.

Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination

This is a Category 'A' position. Please review NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015. All new employees must comply with OASV requirements, including proof of vaccination against influenza, which is compulsory for NSW staff entering Residential Aged Care Facilities or working in NSW Health RACFs.

Australian Work Rights

Applicants must be Australian Citizens or Permanent Residents, or eligible to work in Australia by visa. For details, see the immigration site.

Need more information?

• Click here for the Position Description
• Find out more about applying for this position

For role-related queries, contact Paula Spokes at Paula.Spokes@health.nsw.gov.au

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