Communicable Diseases Registered Nurse

🦠 Protect community health through infectious disease control
🌏 Work across Western Sydney in a dynamic public health role
📈 Develop expertise in outbreak response and surveillance
 

Manage infectious disease surveillance and outbreaks while delivering expert public health advice and building safer, healthier communities.
 

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (Up to 30/03/2028)  
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $37.48 - $52.62 per hour
Hours Per Week: 32 (Job Share may be considered)
Location: Cumberland Hospital

Where you'll be working
Cumberland Hospital offers a collaborative and purpose-driven environment within Western Sydney Local Health District’s Public Health Unit. You’ll join a passionate multidisciplinary team committed to protecting and improving community health outcomes across a diverse population.

·       Work within a highly skilled and supportive Public Health Unit

·       Collaborate with clinicians, health services and external partners

·       Engage in meaningful work impacting population health outcomes

·       Access ongoing education, training and professional development

·       Contribute to a culture of innovation, research and continuous improvement

What you'll be doing 
In this impactful role, you will provide expert nursing care and public health advice while leading communicable disease prevention and control initiatives across Western Sydney.

·       Investigate and respond to infectious disease notifications, outbreaks and foodborne illnesses

·       Deliver evidence-based public health advice to clinicians and community stakeholders

·       Implement disease control strategies in line with NSW legislation and guidelines

·       Participate in public health research, working groups and continuous improvement initiatives

·       Contribute to the after-hours on-call roster and ongoing professional development

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 Criteria:

·       Registration: Current Registration as a Registered Nurse with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) 

Selection Criteria: 

1.     Demonstrated knowledge of current issues in communicable disease and experience in communicable disease control

2.     Demonstrated recent experience working in Public Health or Infection Control

3.     Demonstrated ability to coach and mentor other staff

4.     Demonstrated organisational and interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team

5.     Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills

6.     Demonstrated ability to liaise effectively with the public, Health Professionals, Aged Care Facilities and other stakeholders external to the Public Health Unit

7.     Computer literacy including experience with Microsoft Office package and experience with computerised data management systems

Requisition ID: REQ645188
Applications Close: 9^th April 2026

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 Sarah Wood on Sarah.Wood8@health.nsw.gov.au.