Clinical Nurse Consultant - Specialised Intellectual Disability Health Team

Step into a clinical leadership role at the forefront of closing health inequities for people with intellectual disability. Collaborate with a passionate, multidisciplinary team committed to delivering meaningful and lasting health outcomes.

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until August 2026
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2
Remuneration: $135 826.04 - $138 534.10 per annum + 12% Super + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ634937
Location: Wallsend Campus
Applications Close: Monday 26th January 2026


 

About the service:

The Hunter New England (HNE) and Central Coast Specialised Intellectual Disability Health Team (SIDHT) is one of seven specialist teams across NSW dedicated to improving health outcomes for people with intellectual disability.

Based at the Wallsend Health Campus, the team delivers high-quality, person-centred consultation and support for clients with complex or unmet health needs. Services are delivered across HNE and the Central Coast, giving staff the opportunity to work with diverse communities and clinical partners.

You’ll be joining a warm, highly skilled multidisciplinary team characterised by collaboration, respect, and a deep commitment to advocacy. The culture is supportive, values-driven, and grounded in improving equity in healthcare for people with intellectual disability. You won’t be alone in this role! You’ll be supported by the Allied Health Manager – NDIS, Disability and Clinical Quality & Improvement, and work within an experienced, welcoming SIDHT team that values collaboration and professional growth.

About the role:

We have an exceptional opportunity for a Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2 to step into a pivotal leadership role within the Specialist Intellectual Disability Health Team. As Team Leader, you will provide strategic and clinical leadership to a high-performing team dedicated to delivering outstanding care and support for people with intellectual disability.

The Specialist Intellectual Disability Health Team delivers vital and impactful work, providing a multidisciplinary consultative service for individuals with intellectual disability who have unmet health needs. The team also leads capacity building and education initiatives for NSW Health staff and primary healthcare providers.

You will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team alongside Social Workers, Paediatricians, General Practitioners, and Administration staff to deliver integrated, person-centred care.

This role is supported by the Allied Health Manager – NDIS, Disability and Clinical Quality and Improvement within the HNE Allied Health Directorate. You will be joining the Specialist Intellectual Disability Health Team, an experienced, collaborative, and highly supportive clinical team.

The position also offers valuable opportunities to expand your professional network and engage with Specialist Intellectual Disability Health Teams across NSW Local Health Districts, fostering collaboration, shared learning, and best practice in care delivery.

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) 

• 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:
Our successful candidate will possess the following:

• Registered Nurse with current Authority to Practice with AHPRA who has at least 5 years full time equivalent post registration experience, with at least 3 years full time equivalent experience in this specialty field. In addition, the employee must have approved postgraduate nursing qualifications in intellectual disability/disability/management.

If this sounds like you, we would love you to apply:

• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build strong, effective relationships across a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Extensive knowledge of intellectual disability, supported by demonstrated leadership capability to guide teams while fostering a culture of person-centred care, integrity, respect, and collaboration.
• A calm, flexible, and considered approach to complex or challenging situations, enabling sound decision-making and appropriate escalation when required.
• A strong commitment to continuous improvement, with a proactive interest in exploring innovative and contemporary ways of working.
• A genuine dedication to empowering, mentoring, and developing team members to support them in reaching their full 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 full or 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 HNELHD-Diversity@health.nsw.gov.au  for confidential support.  

• 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.   
  
   

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For role related queries or questions contact Anne Sweetapple on Anne.Sweetapple@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

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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 HNELHD 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.

HNE 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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