Child & Family Health Nurse - Audiometry - Location Negotiable

Requisition Number: REQ600743

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time 

Position Classification: Registered Nurse 

Remuneration: $72, $101,299.48 per annum, pro rata (+ super + 17.5% leave loading where applicable)

Hours per week: Up to  12

Applications Close: 8 October 2025 

Vaccination Category: A 

Location: Negotiable

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 Child and Family Health Nurse (CFHN)  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:

• Utilising the Family Partnership Model as the foundation for the nurse-family relationship and supportive counselling to deliver programs such as Universal Health Home Visiting and Safe Start.
• Providing a screening and surveillance program for infants and children as informed by the NSW Personal Health Record using evidence-based tools.
• Providing opportunistic immunisations according to the NSW Childhood Immunisation Schedule (0-5 years).
• Actively promoting, protecting and supporting breastfeeding.
• Facilitating evidence-based groups delivered to meet child health, development and parenting support needs of families within the community.

To find out more, please review the Position Description.

About You

Our ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Registration with Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA), with demonstrated evidence to meet the NMBA's Registered Nurse standards for practice and meet the NMBA approved standards, codes, guidelines and frameworks commensurate with the position
• Post Graduate Child and Family Health qualifications, Authorised Nurse Immuniser and Family Partnership Training. Note: Can be working towards or completed within 12 months of commencement.
• Demonstrated continuous quality improvement with the ability to comprehensively conduct assessments, develop a plan for nursing practice, provide safe, appropriate and responsive quality nursing practice, and evaluate outcomes to inform nursing practice.
• Demonstrated competencies in and/or knowledge of the complexities and challenges involved in caring for individuals and their family, in the specific area of employment.
• Demonstrated engagement in therapeutic and professional relationships, communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work within a multidisciplinary team in a rural health setting.
• Ability to think critically and analyse nursing practice, with a willingness to provide leadership, embrace change and be a change agent in the coordination and delivery of care.
• Demonstrated commitment to own professional development to maintain, improve and broaden knowledge, expertise and competence, capability and develop the personal and professional qualities required using research and evidence-based practice reflecting an understanding of contemporary matters.
• Class C Drivers Licence 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.

Click here to discover why MLHD is the right place to grow your career and contribute to healthier communities.

How to Apply

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click apply now Please contact Belinda Downey 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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