Requisition Number: REQ613652
Position: MLHD Nursing Coordinator - Forensic Medical Service CNC3
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Remuneration: $139, $142,254.44 per annum pro rata (+ super + 17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 3
Applications Close: 20 November 2025
Location: Wagga
Caring with evidence. Leading with courage. Advocating for those whose voices need to be heard.
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
The Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 3 – Nursing Coordinator, Forensic Medical Service (Violence, Abuse and Neglect) provides expert leadership, clinical consultancy, research and education in the specialised field of medical and forensic responses to violence, abuse and neglect across Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD).
In this pivotal role, you will lead and coordinate the MLHD Sexual Assault Service, delivering integrated crisis and non-acute clinical care, forensic responses, and ongoing health navigation for victim-survivors of violence and abuse. As an advanced clinician and strategic leader, you will oversee clinical supervision processes, guide the development of new models of care, and contribute to statewide and national advancements in forensic nursing practice.
The role includes on-call and after-hours participation and requires close collaboration with NSW Police, Department of Communities and Justice, and other multidisciplinary partners to ensure a seamless and compassionate health response for individuals who have experienced violence, abuse or neglect.
To find out more, please review the Position Description
About You:
You are a highly skilled and compassionate clinician with deep expertise in forensic and trauma-informed care. You bring advanced nursing leadership and exceptional critical thinking to complex and sensitive cases involving violence, abuse and neglect.
You are a confident communicator, able to lead under pressure and influence across systems. You thrive on building and mentoring specialist teams, advancing clinical practice through education and research, and ensuring the highest standards of ethical and evidence-based care.
As a qualified Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner, you are committed to excellence in forensic practice, interagency collaboration, and delivering trauma-informed, survivor-centred care across the lifespan.
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.
* Flexible Working Arrangements
* 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 Shannon McMahon 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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