Child and Family Health Nurse/Midwife - Secondment

As a Child and Family Health Nurse/Midwife, you will play a vital role in supporting families during the early stages of parenthood. Working Monday to Friday, typically between 8:30 am and 5:00 pm, you will provide both in-home and clinic-based care tailored to the needs of each family.

Your work will involve conducting home visits following the birth of a baby, followed by ongoing clinic appointments to complete milestone checks outlined in the Personal Health Record. Beyond clinical assessments, you will offer holistic guidance and support to parents, including breastfeeding advice, assistance with sleep and settling, and tailored parenting strategies.

In addition, the service provides parenting groups, immunisation programs, and audiometry, giving you the opportunity to contribute to the health, wellbeing, and confidence of families in your community.

To ensure your success, you will be supported with a tailored orientation plan, carefully designed and delivered by our Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) and Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE). This program will acknowledge your existing capabilities and experience, while equipping you with the knowledge and confidence to thrive in your role.


Where you’ll be working:

Our dedicated team delivers services across the Greater Newcastle Sector, which includes travel throughout Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, and Port Stephens—bringing compassionate, professional care directly into the heart of the community.


At Hunter New England Health enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day: 

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) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance 

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 




 

Requirements:

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.

• Successful completion of Child and Family Health nurse qualification or near completion which is recognised.

• Eligible to drive in NSW and ability to travel for work purposes.
  
  
  
  If this sounds like you, we would love you to apply:
   

• If you hold Child and Family Health qualifications and are driven by a passion for promoting primary health care, early intervention, and illness prevention, this is the perfect opportunity for you. In this role, you will be making a meaningful difference by empowering families and children to thrive and reach their fullest potential.

Bring your dedication, professionalism, and heart for healthcare to our team - we can’t wait to hear from you!


Additional information:

• An eligibility list will be created for future temporary part time vacancies. 

• 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. 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.

• At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace.  Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact Rebecca.Caldwell@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process. 

• To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa. 

• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

Need more information? 

• Click here for the Position Description 

• Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Margaret Ridgway on Margaret.Ridgway@health.nsw.gov.au

 

Information for Applicants:

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2 
 
Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp 
 
This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_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. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23. 

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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