Birra Li Child and Family Health Nurse/Midwife
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Job Overview
As a Birra Li Child and Family Health Nurse/Midwife, you'll be a driving force in empowering Aboriginal families - championing cultural connection, nurturing healthy beginnings, and shaping brighter futures from pregnancy through early childhood.
Remuneration: $***** - $***** Per Hour + 12% Super + Salary Packaging
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Newcastle Community Health Centre | Awabakal Country
Requisition ID: REQ******
Applications Close: Thursday 4th December ****
Targeted Applicants: This position is targeted to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people under section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act ****.
Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply and consideration will be given to suitable applicants to promote equal or improved access.
Applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criterion.
Applicants must be female- under Section 31 (2) (h) of the Anti-Discrimination Act ****.
Responsibilities
Anatomical role: you will provide essential child health checks and immunisations up to school age, work side-by-side with families, community organisations, and primary care partners to strengthen child development, enhance maternal wellbeing, and nurture connection to culture.
You will join a warm, highly collaborative team, partner directly with an Aboriginal Health Worker to ensure culturally safe, strengths-based, person-centred care, receive clinical supervision, enjoy rich professional development opportunities, and be part of a team culture built on respect, empathy, and collective wellbeing.
Daily travel to outreach clinics across our footprint is a valued and rewarding part of the role.
Benefits
Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
Proximity to shopping and other services
Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)
6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full-time nurses)
Paid parental leave (for eligible employees)
Salary packaging options – up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
Fitness Passport for health and well-being – discounted gym options for you and your family
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Qualifications
Current Registration as a registered Nurse/Midwife with AHPRA.
Child and Family Health Qualifications or working towards.
Eligibility to drive in NSW and the ability and willingness to travel for work purposes.
Additional Information
An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
This position is full time; however, part time/job share arrangements may also be considered.
Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health's commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people.
At Hunter New England Local Health District we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace.
We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply.
If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know.
Please contact for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport.
Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position.
We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
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Information for Applicants
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.
For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: 3vL5fq2.
Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health.
For more information, please visit: HNEHealthSteppingUp.
This is a Category A position.
Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD****_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer.
All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay
Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt.
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Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.
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