Child and Family Health Nurse/Midwife

Remuneration: $41.22 - $57.88 Per Hour + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging 
Employment Type: Various full time and part-time positions available
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Hours Per Week: Up to 38 hours per week 
Location: Wallsend, with outreach across Greater Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Port Stephens
Requisition ID: REQ691160

Application Close Date:  Sunday 27^th September 2026

Join a passionate Child and Family Health team where your skills and experience can make a meaningful difference to children and families. You’ll provide compassionate, culturally appropriate care across home and clinic settings, building trusted relationships and supporting families through important stages of early childhood.

A Team That Supports You

Based at Wallsend, you’ll work across 12 sites throughout Greater Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and Port Stephens. You’ll have the independence to work within the community while being supported by an experienced and collaborative team of Service Managers, NUMs, CNCs, CNEs, CNS1s and Child and Family Health Nurses.

Grow Your Skills and Your Impact

We’re committed to your professional development, with access to education sessions, clinical supervision and ongoing support. You’ll have opportunities to strengthen your skills while working alongside colleagues who are passionate about delivering high-quality care.

Bring Your Passion for Families

We’re looking for a positive and motivated Registered Nurse who enjoys supporting children and families, works confidently both independently and within a team, and is committed to delivering safe, evidence-based and person-centred care.
Bring your skills, compassion and passion for families to a role where every day can make a difference.

What You’ll Bring

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse/Midwife with AHPRA.
• Child and Family Health qualifications.
• Current NSW driver’s licence and eligibility to drive in NSW.
• Demonstrated application of professional and ethical boundaries when delivering care to clients and families/carers within a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated application of evidence-based practice and critical thinking to client care.
• Demonstrated ability to advocate for and implement individualised, person-centred care.

Why Join Us? 

• 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 

Need more information?
Click here for the Position Description
Find out more about applying for this position. For role related queries or questions contact Alison Kidston on Alison.Kidston@health.nsw.gov.au

Additional Information

• 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. 
• 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.

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: 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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