Child and Family Health Nurse
Join us in giving every child the best start in life.
Remuneration: $41.89 - $57.42 per hour + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Hours Per Week: 16 hours per week
Requisition ID: REQ677715
Location: Tamworth
Application close date: Tuesday 4th July 2026
Make a lasting impact on a child's future.
Join the Brighter Beginnings Health & Development Checks Team and play a vital role in supporting the health, development and future learning of young children across regional NSW. This is a rewarding opportunity to work directly with children, families and early childhood educators, identifying developmental needs early and connecting families with the right support at the right time.
Enjoy flexible part-time hours, strong multidisciplinary support, and the opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of children and families. If you're passionate about early childhood health and collaborative care, we'd love to hear from you.
About the role
As a Child & Family Health Nurse, you will be an integral member of a collaborative transdisciplinary team delivering health and development checks across the Local Health District.
Key responsibilities include:
- Conducting health and development checks for preschool-aged children in early learning settings.
- Providing advice, education and support to parents, carers and early childhood educators.
- Building strong relationships with early childhood education services, health providers and other key stakeholders to ensure coordinated, high-quality service delivery.
- Travelling throughout the Local Health District from your Tamworth base to deliver services in identified priority communities.
- Working collaboratively with allied health clinicians and education professionals to support positive outcomes for children and families.
About you
We're looking for someone who:
- Is passionate about improving the health, wellbeing and developmental outcomes of young children.
- Enjoys working collaboratively within multidisciplinary and cross-sector teams.
- Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to adapt to a range of audiences.
- Is organised, self-motivated and committed to providing family-centred, evidence-based care.
Essential Requirements
- Registered Nurse and/or Registered Midwife with current registration, or eligible for registration, with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- Postgraduate qualification in Child and Family Health Nursing.
- Current NSW Driver Licence (or equivalent), with the ability and willingness to travel across the Local Health District as required.
Why Tamworth?
Enjoy the lifestyle benefits of regional living, with affordable housing, a welcoming community, great schools, vibrant cafés and easy access to beautiful national parks—all while building a rewarding career with NSW Health.
What we can offer you:
- Opportunities for ongoing learning and professional development
- Up to 4 weeks annual leave and paid parental leave for eliagble employees
- Increase your take home pay with Salary packaging options
- Discounted gym options with Fitness Passport
- Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support your wellbeing
Need more information?
Click here for the Position Description
Find out more about applying for this position. For role related queries or questions contact Bridget Storey on bridget.osullivan@health.nsw.gov.au
Additional Information:
An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and 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 HNELHD-Diversity@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support.
To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment 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.
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.
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