Requisition ID:
REQ632800
Employment Type:
Temporary Full Time, up to 38 hours per week until 30/06/2028
Remuneration:
$2, $2,308.79 per week + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging + Flexible Working (subject to approval)
Location:
Ingleburn Community Health Centre
Applications close:
26/01/2026
Contact:
Erin Nicoll on |
With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.
Achieve Something Great
Join a fun, friendly, and highly supportive team where flexible work practices are available, including working from home. This role offers the opportunity to make a real difference by working with infants, children, and young people aged 0–18 years and their families. You'll enjoy a home visiting model with a diverse range of clients, ensuring every day is different. As part of a multidisciplinary team of Child and Family Health Nurses and Social Workers, you will contribute to the Out of Home Care (OOHC) Health Pathway Program—an important NSW Government initiative aimed at improving health outcomes for children and young people in care. This long-term contract role allows you to collaborate with DCJ, NGOs, Youth Health PARVAN, Child and Family Health, Paediatric, Mental Health, and Allied Health teams, while benefiting from travel across various sites in the District.
Are You the Right Fit?
We are looking for someone who thrives in individual and autonomous practice while enjoying the safety and support of a team environment. In this role, you will facilitate and implement health assessments and Health Management Plans for children and young people entering Out of Home Care. You will work confidently within a multidisciplinary and multi-agency approach, collaborating with key stakeholders both within SWSLHD and externally, including DCJ, Department of Education & Communities, GPs, private health providers, NGOs, and carers. Strong clinical, liaison, implementation, and monitoring skills are essential, along with a passion for improving health outcomes for vulnerable children and young people.
Selection Criteria
To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.
* Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA). At least 3 years relevant full-time equivalent post registration experience and approved post graduate nursing/midwifery qualifications in a field relevant to the specialty field, or such other qualification, or experience deemed appropriate by the organisation.
* Demonstrated currency of practice and competence in assessing children and their families in relation to their health and social needs including an understanding of Out of Home Care and the Children and Young Person's Act.
* Demonstrated experience and knowledge working collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team and with other service providers including Child and Family nurses, Allied health staff, General Practitioners, Child and Family Health Tertiary referral services and negotiation skills necessary to build and maintain collaborative relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders and to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment.
* Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.
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* Position Information
* Applicants will be assessed against the criteria in the Position Description.
* How to Apply
* Read our application guide and tips for improving your application.
* Diversity, Culture & Inclusion
* We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact
* We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.
* Aboriginal Workforce
* For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to our Aboriginal Workforce Team, please contact SWSLHD- Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.
More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?
* Financial Perks
* 12% superannuation
* Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary
* Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
* One extra day off each month for full-time employees
* Work-Life Balance
* Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
* Paid maternity and parental leave
* Generous leave options like long service and carers leave
* Grow Your Career
* Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.
* Health & Wellbeing
* Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
* Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
* Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance
Additional Information
* Temporary visa holders
* May be considered if no suitable citizen or permanent resident is found.
* Vaccination Requirements
* All staff must meet NSW Health's vaccination and screening requirements before starting.
* Child Safe Employment
* South Western Sydney Local Health District 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. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.