Refugee Health Nurse Practitioner

Join the Armidale Refugee Health Team, winners of the 2024 NSW Humanitarian Awards Best Project Award for pioneering Australia's first new regional refugee settlement in over 15 years

Remuneration: $139, $149,538.56 Per Annum + Super + Salary Packaging

Location: Armidale Community Health Service

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Nurse Practitioner / Transitional Nurse Practitioner

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ604151

Applications Close: Sunday 21st September 2025

Where you'll be working:

Based in beautiful Armidale, you'll join the Multicultural and Refugee Health Service - an award-winning, nurse-led, multidisciplinary team committed to ensuring all refugees have access to high-quality, trauma-informed healthcare. The team is made up of experienced professionals across nursing, general practice, allied health, speech pathology, social work, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, interpreting services, paediatrics, and program management. Our service vision is clear: to create a healthcare environment where every individual—across all cultures, languages, and backgrounds feels seen, heard, safe, and supported.

This is a vibrant, passionate, and supportive team known for its warmth, kindness, green thumbs, and shared love of delicious food. Collaboration and personal growth are celebrated through staff development days, values workshops, and a strong professional network including the annual two-day conference with the Refugee Nurses Network in Sydney.

About the role:

This is a newly created trailblazing position with scope for growth and innovation. As the Nurse Practitioner, you will lead and deliver trauma-informed, culturally responsive care to refugees living in Armidale and across regional NSW. Working with the support of experienced clinicians and interpreters, you'll manage complex patient needs, contribute to a new model of care, and advocate for equitable access to health services. This is an opportunity to shape refugee health in regional settings and deliver care that makes a real difference in people's lives.

About you:

We're looking for a compassionate and visionary leader who can:

• Deliver high-quality, trauma-informed care
• Lead clinical practice in Refugee Health and/or Primary Care
• Navigate complex healthcare situations with professionalism and empathy
• Work autonomously while collaborating across a multidisciplinary team
• Build trust, resolve conflict, and communicate with cultural sensitivity

You'll bring to the role:

• Registration as a Nurse Practitioner with AHPRA
• A commitment to social justice and culturally responsive healthcare
• Clinical experience in primary health, refugee health, paediatrics, immunisation, or mental health
• Emotional intelligence, leadership capabilities, and strong communication skills

Requirements:

• At least three (3) years of full-time experience in an advanced practice nursing role in your chosen area, within the past six (6) years.
• Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse, plus current endorsement as a Nurse Practitioner.
• If you are a Transitional Nurse Practitioner, you must show strong progress towards endorsement. If not yet endorsed, you may be appointed temporarily (up to 3 years) while completing endorsement requirements.
• Unrestricted NSW driver's licence and ability to travel as needed.

What we can offer you:

At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:

• Access to The Welcome Experience - settle into your new community with all the support you need to embrace rural NSW.

• Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)

• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
• Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
• Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals

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Additional Information:

An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.

This position is full time; however, job share and/or part time arrangements will be considered.

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit:

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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay Salary packages a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS via or

Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health's commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards.. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.

We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefitssuch as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.

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At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply.

If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.

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