Clinical Nurse Specialist

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time, 38 hours per week until April 2026

Location: Cabramatta Community Health Centre, District Drug Health Services

Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2

Remuneration:

Requisition ID: REQ617197

Application Close Date: 16/11/2025

Interview Date Range: 19/11/2025 – 26/11/2025

Contact Details: Kurt Simpson | |

This is a Targeted Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Position. Preference will be given to applicants of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent. This Exemption is claimed under Section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977

Make a real impact as a nurse while enjoying work-life balance.

Join the Aboriginal Drug Health Team at South Western Sydney Local Health District as a Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2. Work alongside a passionate, multidisciplinary team supporting Aboriginal communities affected by alcohol and drug use, with a focus on culturally responsive, holistic care. This role offers flexible, family-friendly hours and the chance to make a real difference in people's lives.

Why join us?

• Collaborative, inclusive, and respectful team
• Engaging, intellectually stimulating work
• Opportunities for professional growth, training, and mentorship
• Attractive leave provisions, salary packaging, and extra benefits

What you'll be doing:

Provide trauma-informed, person-centred care across acute and primary care settings. Work closely with Aboriginal Health Workers, Counsellors, Social Workers, and an Aboriginal Program Coordinator to deliver culturally safe care that recognises the importance of culture, community, and country in healing.

This position is based in Cabramatta and involves travel across the South West Sydney region, working on the lands of the Dharawal, Darug, and Gundungurra peoples. As part of the Aboriginal Drug Health Team, you will be supported by an Aboriginal Program Coordinator and have access to a wide range of cultural supports, including:

• Cultural supervision and mentoring
• The SWSLHD Aboriginal Health Unit
• A strong network of Aboriginal colleagues across the district

This is more than a job, it's a chance to be part of a transformative initiative putting culture, healing, and community at the centre of care.

Where You'll Be Working

SWSLHD Drug Health Services operates across the South Western Sydney Local Health District, providing a comprehensive range of treatments and interventions for individuals, families, and carers affected by alcohol and other drug use.

The services include inpatient withdrawal at the 'Corella' unit in Fairfield, the Opioid Treatment Program, outpatient clinics, and specialised teams such as the Aboriginal Drug & Alcohol Team and the Youth Service. Recognised for their excellence, SWSLHD Drug Health Services has been a finalist in the NSW Health Excellence in Allied Health Awards, highlighting their commitment to high-quality care and innovation.

The supportive and multidisciplinary team is dedicated to delivering compassionate care and innovative treatment approaches. With convenient locations at hospitals and community health centres, the service ensures accessible and effective support for the diverse communities in the region.

Working here means being part of a committed team focused on improving health outcomes and making a positive impact on people's lives.

How to Apply

To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.

• Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) with relevant post-registration qualifications and at least 3 years' experience working in the clinical area of the employees specified post-graduate qualification, or such other qualifications or equivalent experience deemed appropriate by the public hospital or public health organisation.
• Describe your experience providing culturally responsive care, particularly in relation to drug and alcohol misuse within Aboriginal communities. How do you incorporate cultural understanding and compassion into your nursing practice?
• Provide an example of how you have worked collaboratively with Aboriginal clients, their families, and a multidisciplinary team to support care planning and engagement. What strategies did you use to ensure communication was effective and care was responsive?
• Tell us about a time you applied critical thinking and clinical expertise to manage a complex situation in a drug and alcohol setting. How did you demonstrate leadership, manage risk, and contribute to quality improvement?
• Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.

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Additional Information

Salary Packaging

South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.

Health & Fitness

South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.

Transforming Your Experience

Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.

To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don't just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.

SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people's rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.

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