Requisition ID: REQ705288

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time, up to 32 hours per week

Remuneration: $41.22 - $57.88 per hour+ 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging

Location: Fairfield Community Health Centre

Applications close: 15/11/26

Contact: Mary Nguyen on 0436934408 |[email protected]

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

Love working with children and families? Join our Child and Family Health Nursing team at SWSLHD!Enjoy family-friendly hours with no night shifts, while being part of a supportive and down-to-earth team. You'll have autonomy in your role, backed by regular clinical supervision, debriefing opportunities, and strong support from our Clinical Nurse Educator and experienced team members.We are committed to your professional growth, offering ongoing education, development opportunities, and a structured orientation program to set you up for success. With strong team connections and a culture where staff feel valued and supported, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable children and families.Ready to grow your career and love what you do? We'd love to hear from you.

Are You the Right Fit?

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Child and Family Health Nurse who is committed to improving outcomes for children and families. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong clinical judgement and provide holistic, evidence-based care to families antenatally and with children from birth to 5 years of age.You will build trusted relationships with families from diverse cultural backgrounds, working collaboratively to support their health, development, and wellbeing. With excellent communication skills, you will work effectively within a supportive team environment, promoting health education, early intervention, and access to community supports.The ideal candidate will be organised, adaptable, and reflective in their practice, with strong time management skills and the ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining high standards of professional, ethical, and family-centred care.

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). Child and Family Health nursing qualifications or commitment to obtain in first 12 months, with relevant experience
• Describe a situation where you used your clinical judgement and evidence-based practice to support a child and family with complex health, developmental, or psychosocial needs. What assessment, interventions, and outcomes were achieved?
• Child and Family Health Nurses often balance home visits, clinic appointments, intake responsibilities, and collaboration with other services. Describe a time when you effectively managed competing priorities while working with families and team members to achieve a positive outcome. How did you communicate, organise your workload, and address any challenges that arose?
• 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 InformationApplicants will be assessedagainst the criteria in the Position Description.
• How to Apply Read our application guide and tips for improving your application.
• Diversity, Culture & InclusionWe 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 [email protected] 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 . Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.

More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?

• Financial Perks12% superannuationSalary packaging and novated leasing via Smart SalaryAnnual 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 BalanceFlexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)Paid maternity and parental leaveGenerous leave options like long service and carers leave
• Grow Your CareerAccess to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.
• Health & WellbeingDiscounted gym membership through Fitness PassportFree 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

• Vaccination RequirementsAll 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.
• Temporary Positions For fixed-term or temporary contracts, there may be opportunities for ongoing permanent employment, subject to policy and organisational requirements.

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