Student Placement Nurse Lead - Wagga Wagga

Requisition Number: REQ629034
Position: Student Placement Nurse Lead - Clinical Nurse Specialist (Grade 2)
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Wagga Wagga District Office
Remuneration: $116,639.93- $120,469.88 per annum (+ super + 17.5% leave loading where applicable) 
Applications Close: 11 January 2026

Leading student success across MLHD.

About Us

Be part of a passionate organisation delivering exceptional care to over 240,000 people across regional NSW. Spanning 125,000+ km², Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) is the region’s largest employer, with 5,000+ staff across 33 hospitals, 12 community health centres, and a range of specialist and mental health services.
At MLHD, you’ll support diverse and meaningful work, with opportunities for career growth, access to cutting-edge technology and a wide range of employee benefits and incentives.

About the Opportunity

As the Student Placement Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS2), you will coordinate and support high-quality student clinical placements across all disciplines in MLHD. Working with facilities, education providers and key stakeholders, you will maximise placement capacity, ensure compliance with NSW Health requirements, and enhance the student experience. You will also manage Occupational Assessment Screening and Vaccination (OASV), maintain records, and provide guidance to clinical teams and education partners to support successful placements.

As the Student Placement Clinical Nurse Specialist, you will:

• Maintain the ClinConnect database, systems, and processes across all disciplines of MLHD. 
• Develop and maintain an effective working relationship with NSW Health ClinConnect team, education providers and relevant internal and external stakeholders to ensure that student are able to undertake placements.
• Act as the MLHD contact and administrator for pre-employment scholarships available through the NSW Ministry of Health Nursing and Midwifery Office for Enrolled Nursing Scholarships.
• Communicate student compliance outcomes with Education Providers and students and provide advice on additional screening and vaccination requirements to attain compliance.
• Monitor and record OASV compliance in ClinConnect to facilitate entry into NSW Health facilities for clinical placements. Maintain effective record keeping systems for students OASV evidence and protection of documents.
• Monitor and coordinate Student Placement Agreements between MLHD and educational institutions in partnership with MLHD Corporate & Contracts Manager.
• Provide advice and assistance to Clinical Nurse Educators in the completion of required documentation and escalation of students of concern.
• Oversee student placement administration and facilitate nursing undergraduate students during clinical placements, organise regular debrief, reporting matters related to the clinical development of students, creating opportunities for students to meet their objectives, and evaluating student experience.
• Promote career opportunities in MLHD at careers expos.

To find out more, please review the Position Description.


About You

Our ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Proactive and collaborative nursing practice with a passion for education, workforce development, and student support
• Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to build effective relationships with clinical teams, education providers, and stakeholders
• Organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to manage systems, compliance requirements, and competing priorities
• Confidence and proficiency in using digital systems and databases
• Approachability, collaboration, and a student-focused approach
• Commitment to ensuring safe, compliant, and high-quality clinical placements

Why join MLHD?

At Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD), we offer more than a job — we offer the chance to make a real difference.

• Make a Meaningful Impact – Play a vital role in delivering essential health services to our diverse and vibrant regional communities.
• Attractive Remuneration – Enjoy competitive pay aligned with your skills and experience.
• Flexible Working Arrangements
• Generous Salary Packaging – Access up to $20,600 per annum tax-free for living expenses, plus the option for novated car leasing.
• Professional Development – Take advantage of ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
• Health & Wellbeing Support – Benefit from our comprehensive wellness programs for you and your family, including Employee Assistance Programs Fitness Passport and initiatives to support both physical and mental health.

Click here to discover why MLHD is the right place to grow your career and contribute to healthier communities.

How to Apply

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click apply now! Please contact Apinya Prasit, via Apinya.Prasit@health.nsw.gov.au, if you have any questions about this role.

Make a Change. Make a Difference.

Murrumbidgee Local Health District is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.