• 🌟 Empower youth through improved health access
• 📋 Coordinate care that transforms young lives
• 🧰 Use your skills to shape youth health access

Join WSLHD and make a difference—lead access reform, support youth care & reduce ED reliance through service innovation and collaboration.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time 
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2
Remuneration: $113,243.15 - $116,963.48 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: WSLHD, Youth health

Where you'll be working 
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is responsible for providing primary and secondary health care for people living in the Auburn, Blacktown, and The Hills Shire, Cumberland and Parramatta Local Government Areas (LGAs) and tertiary care to residents of the Greater Western Region. We are committed to our vision of 'better health services for the people of western Sydney and beyond'. and to the delivery of health care or related services in line with our core values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment.

What you'll be doing
This role plays a vital part in improving access to health care for marginalised young people, with a focus on those who frequently present to Emergency Departments.

• Support marginalised young people to better navigate the health care system
• Focus on enhancing access to primary and community health services
• Reduce reliance on Emergency Departments by improving care pathways
• Build strong, trust-based relationships with young people facing barriers to care
• Identify and address systemic gaps in access to ongoing, coordinated health support
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop a framework that improves access for this cohort
• Contribute to long-term strategies that improve equity and health outcomes for vulnerable youth

How to Apply 
Apply online by submitting your resume, and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date. 

Essential Requirements

• Registration: Current APHRA Registration – registered Nurse/Midwife
• Qualification: Relevant post-registration qualifications and at least 3 years’ experience working in the clinical area of their specified post-graduate qualification, or such other qualifications or equivalent experience deemed appropriate by the public hospital or public health organisation.  

Selection Criteria

1. Demonstrated understanding of and experience working with young people including young people from marginalised and at risk groups.
2. Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with other service providers including General Practitioners, Community Services, Non-Government Organisations and the ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
3. Demonstrated understanding of NSW Health initiatives for Youth Health, NSW Government Youth Initiatives and ability to implement the principles of Primary Health Care.
4. Demonstrated high level communication, liaison, negotiation, time management, computer and presentation skills.
5. Knowledge of and/or experience in Acute service settings.
6. Research & evaluation experience, including data collection and data entry.
7. Post- registration qualifications and at least 3 years’ experience working in the clinical area of the specified post graduate qualifications.

Requisition ID: REQ580210
Applications Close: 8th July 2025

Need more information?

• Find out more about applying for this position.
• Review the detailed Position Description  for insights into role requirements and criteria.    
• Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.  
• For inquiries about the role, contact Graeme Pringle at Graeme.Pringle@health.nsw.gov.au or 0434 075 577.