Child and Family Health

Requisition Number: REQ600780

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time – Job share considered

Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist - Grade 2

Remuneration: $113, $116,963.48 per annum, pro rata (+ super + 17.5% leave loading where applicable) 

Applications Close: 26 September 2025

Location: Wagga Wagga

Join us in shaping brighter futures—one child, one family, one strong foundation at a time.

About Us

Be part of a passionate organisation delivering exceptional care to over 240,000 people across regional NSW. Spanning 125,000+ km², Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) is the region's largest employer, with 5,000+ staff across 33 hospitals, 12 community health centres, and a range of specialist and mental health services.

At MLHD, you'll support diverse and meaningful work, with opportunities for career growth, access to cutting-edge technology and a wide range of employee benefits and incentives.

About the Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Clinical Nurse Specialist 2 Child and Family Health (CNS2CFH) in Wagga to join us in this crucial role to act as an entry point into the community health care system, supporting an integrated multidisciplinary service response based on individual client and family needs. As the CFHN you will be responsible for:

• Act as a resource person and leader for child and family health staff with a particular focus on provision of care to vulnerable families and their children.
• Attend professional development opportunities and further develop skills and knowledge in child and family health.
• Disseminate information and current best practice relevant to child and family health staff and managers.
• Participate in the provision of education relevant to child and family health.
• Participate in health promotion and promotion of child and family health nursing services.
• Advise and participate in appropriate early intervention, assessments, and referral to services and programs.
• Participate in the development and review of policies and clinical practice.
• Contribute to care coordination and case management of vulnerable families and their children.
• Provision of support to child and family health managers and CNC.
• Build and maintain relationships with service providers and establish effective referral pathways.
• Collect and report on service events as required, maintain confidentiality and accurate health care documentation.

To find out more, please review the Position Description

About You:

Our ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Current authority to practice as a Registered Nurse/Midwife with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and successful completion of post-registration qualifications in Child and Family Health Nursing with a minimum of 3 years full time equivalent recent experience working in Child and Family Health Nursing and current accreditation as a Nurse Immuniser.
• Demonstrated commitment to actively contributing to own and the Child and Family Health Nursing streams professional development, and demonstrated commitment to act as a resource person, coach, and mentor for others in the team.
• Demonstrated outstanding verbal and written communication skills, organisational skills, interpersonal, consultation and negotiation skills and proficiency in use and understanding of computer software and activity and program reporting required for Child and Family Health Nursing.
• Demonstrated sound knowledge and extensive experience of 'Working in Partnership with Parents', demonstrated ability to engage and work autonomously with vulnerable families challenging unhelpful behaviours empowering families to make healthy choices which lead to positive change for themselves and their children.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to lead clinical nursing practice development and service delivery.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively both independently and as part of the multidisciplinary health care team
• Evidence of a current Class C drivers licence and ability and willingness to travel for work purposes. This may involve driving long distances with the MLHD.

Why join MLHD?:

At Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD), we offer more than a job — we offer the chance to make a real difference.

• Make a Meaningful Impact – Play a vital role in delivering essential health services to our diverse and vibrant regional communities.
• Attractive Remuneration – Enjoy competitive pay aligned with your skills and experience.
• Generous Salary Packaging – Access up to $20,600 per annum tax-free for living expenses, plus the option for novated car leasing.
• Professional Development – Take advantage of ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
• Health & Wellbeing Support – Benefit from our comprehensive wellness programs for you and your family, including Employee Assistance Programs Fitness Passport and initiatives to support both physical and mental health.
  
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How to Apply

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click apply now Please contact Jodie Bruce via if you have any questions about this role.

Make a Change. Make a Difference.

Murrumbidgee Local Health District is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.

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