* Full Time, Ongoing Contract
* 80 hours per fortnight - Inclusive of ADO accrual
Northeast Health Wangaratta (NHW) is the major health provider in the Central Hume region with an extensive range of acute, sub-acute, aged care and community services.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced palliative care nurse to join the Community Palliative Care Service at NHW.
The primary role of the Palliative Care Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) is to act as a senior clinician within the context of the multi-disciplinary team, across the Rural City of Wangaratta and Alpine Shire. The CNC will provide a clinical resource and clinical advisory / development role, they will undertake related projects, research and development activities specific to palliative care. In addition, they will ensure a holistic palliative care service is provided to clients, carers/families in the community, hospitals and other care settings of the clients choice.
Our Region:
* Wangaratta has a population of approximately 30,000 and our catchment serves a community of around throughout the northeast.
* An easy 2 ½ hours drive on the Hume freeway from Melbourne and less than an hour to Albury airport with direct flights to most of the large Australian cities.
* We have over 11 schools including private Catholic and Anglican schooling options for pre-year 12.
* Our region is a popular destination year-round. It boasts multiple national parks, picturesque small towns, award winning restaurants, wineries and breweries.
* Whether you want to hike, mountain bike and ski in the mountains, paddle the rivers or cruise on the rail trails there is something for everyone in the northeast.
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The successful applicant will benefit from:
* Competitive remuneration, novated leasing and full salary packaging benefits Available. If you have relocated permanently you may also be able to substantially increase your take-home pay by salary packaging some or all of your relocation costs.
* 5 weeks annual leave and an addition week for any employee working 10 or more weekend shifts. There is also the option for full time employees to be able to purchase additional leave if they wish.
* Option to be able to swap any existing public holiday to another religious holiday or day of significance of your choice.
* Employee Assistant Programs (EAP)
* Well being programs and discounted corporate gym membership
* Social Club Benefits
* Support for our diverse workforce
Applying for the role:
* Enquiries can be made with Kym Loechel on
* Confirmation of Influenza Vaccination or an approved medical exemption is required upon application. Covid Vaccination is strongly recommended
* A PD for this role can be downloaded below or at
* Applications must address the Key Selection Criteria from the PD
* Employment Statutory Declaration form must be submitted with your application
* To apply for this position hit Apply Now/Join Now or head over to our careers page at
* All additional documents can be uploaded within the application after filling in the key selection criteria
* Applications close Sunday, 28th of September 2025
NHW do not accept unsolicited applications from recruitment companies