Requisition ID: REQ
Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time (or Part-Time and Casual considered)
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant - Grade 1
Remuneration: $130,524.69 - $133,191.02 per annum (+ super + 17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Hours Per Week: Up to 38
Location: Wagga Wagga
Applications Close: 11 March 2026
“Lead. Consult. Support older people to live well in the community.”
About the Opportunity
The Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) –Community Aged Care, provides expert clinical leadership and consultancy, throughout Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD). Working as part of the Community Aged Care Team, this district-wide role supports older people with complex health needs to remain safe and independent at home. The CNC collaborates with multidisciplinary teams, carers and external services to deliver high-quality, evidence-based, person-centred care and lead practice development across the service.
As the CNC –Community Aged Care, you will be responsible for:
* Providing expert clinical consultancy and advanced care to older people with complex and chronic needs
* Developing, implementing and evaluating coordinated care plans with patients, carers and multidisciplinary teams
* Leading and role-modelling evidence-based practice and ongoing clinical service development in community aged care
* Delivering specialist education and advice to clients, carers and health professionals on complex aged care issues
* Leading and contributing to quality improvement, clinical audit, research and service development initiatives
* Implementing innovative models of care, including new treatments, technologies and therapeutic approaches
* Contributing to strategic and operational planning, service evaluation and future direction of Community Aged Care
For a full list of role responsibilities, please review the Position Description
About You
Our ideal candidate will demonstrate:
* A Minimum 5 years full-time equivalent post-registration experience, with relevant post-registration qualifications in aged care, community health or a related specialty.
* A Demonstrated expertise in community-based aged care and the management of complex clinical presentations
* A Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
* A strong understanding of the five Clinical Nurse Consultant domains
* Excellent communication, leadership and consultancy skills
* Commitment to continuous learning, research and service improvement
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, Apply Now. Please contact Amanda Eyres, via if you have any questions about this role.
Your application will need to include:
* A current CV
* A cover letter
* Responses to the application questions
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.