Clinical Nurse Consultant / Clinical Midwife Consultant (Gde 2) - Perinatal and Infant Mental Health Service - Perm/Temp FT/PT
Requisition ID: REQ633455
Employment Type: Permanent or Temporary Full Time / Part Time, up to 38 hours per week
Remuneration: $68.50 - $69.86 per hour+ 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging + Flexible Working (subject to approval) Location: SWSLHD District Wide Service
Applications close: 01/02/26
Contact: Brooke Dodson on Brooke.Dodson@health.nsw.gov.au
With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.
Achieve Something Great
Join our specialist team supporting women experiencing mental health concerns during pregnancy and up to 12 months post-birth. In this role, you will provide expert clinical assessment, case management, and consultation, while contributing to service improvement and education.As a Clinical Nurse Consultant/Clinical Midwife Consultant (CNC/CMC), you will be an expert practitioner who leads evidence-based practice and promotes a service that fosters clinical excellence, research, and professional leadership. You will collaborate with healthcare providers and consumer groups, develop clinical practice standards, and evaluate outcomes to ensure quality care. This is your opportunity to make a meaningful difference to women, infants, and families during a key stage of life.
Are You the Right Fit?
We are looking for a highly skilled and passionate professional with experience in perinatal, infant, or women’s mental health—or a related field. The successful applicant will have the ability to work both autonomously and within a multidisciplinary team, and demonstrate a strong commitment to trauma-informed, family-focused care.If you are ready to lead, influence, and contribute to service improvement while supporting women and families during a critical stage of life, this role is for you. Your expertise, leadership, and dedication will help shape a service that delivers compassionate, evidence-based care.
Selection Criteria
To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.
1. Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse/Midwife with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA). At least 5 years full time equivalent post registration experience, with at least 3 years full time equivalent experience in the specialty field. In addition, the employee must have approved postgraduate nursing/midwifery qualifications relevant to the field in which the employee is appointed, or such other qualifications or experience deemed appropriate by the public hospital or public health organisation.
2. Describe how you have provided expert clinical advice and leadership within a defined specialty. In your response, outline how you have developed, implemented and evaluated care plans for patients with complex health needs, and how you have supported safe, compassionate and culturally responsive care.
3. Explain your experience contributing to strategic and operational planning within a clinical service. Include how you have supported or delivered specialty-related education programs, integrated research or evidence-based practice into clinical care, and participated in quality improvement, risk management and work health and safety processes.
4. Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.
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Position Information
Applicants will be assessed against the criteria in the Position Description.
How to Apply
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Diversity, Culture & Inclusion
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact SWSLHDJobs@health.nsw.gov.au
We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.
Aboriginal Workforce
For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to our Aboriginal Workforce Team, please contact SWSLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.
More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?
Financial Perks
12% superannuation
Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary
Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
One extra day off each month for full-time employees
Work-Life Balance
Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
Paid maternity and parental leave
Generous leave options like long service and carers leave
Grow Your Career
Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.
Health & Wellbeing
Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance
Additional Information
Temporary visa holders
May be considered if no suitable citizen or permanent resident is found.
Vaccination Requirements
All staff must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting.
Child Safe Employment
South Western Sydney Local Health District 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.
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