Overview
Requisition Number: REQ
Employment Type: Permanent Part-Time
Location: Wagga Wagga
Remuneration: $113,243.15 - $116,963.48 per annum (+ super + 17.5% leave loading where applicable) or dependent on qualifications and experience.
Hours Per Week: Up to 19
Applications Close: 16 October 2025
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 Clinical Nurse Specialist 2 Child and Family Health (CNS2CFH) in Wagga Wagga 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 CNS2CFH you will be responsible for:
- Act as a resource person and leader for child and family health staff with a particular focus on provision of care to vulnerable families and their children.
- Attend career development opportunities and further develop skills and knowledge in child and family health.
- Disseminate information and current best practice relevant to child and family health staff and managers.
- Participate in the provision of education relevant to child and family health.
- Participate in health promotion and promotion of child and family health nursing services.
- Advise and participate in appropriate early intervention, assessments, and referrals to services and programs.
- Participate in the development and review of policies and clinical practice.
- Contribute to care coordination and case management of vulnerable families and their children.
- Provision of support to child and family health managers and CNC.
- Build and maintain relationships with service providers and establish effective referral pathways.
- Collect and report on service events as required, maintain confidentiality and accurate health care documentation.
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. A NSWWWC and national police check.
- Post graduate qualifications and at least 3 years full-time equivalent clinical experience in the specialty of child and family health and current accreditation as a Nurse Immuniser
- 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 Catherine Pearson 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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📌 Clinical Nurse Specialist - Child and Family Health Nurse - Wagga Wagga
🏢 Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD)
📍 Wagga Wagga