Child and Family Health Nurse - Out Of Home Care - Temp PT
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- REQ634290 Requisition #
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- 7 hours ago Post Date
Requisition ID: REQ634290
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time, 32 hours per week until 30 June 2026
Remuneration: $37.48 - $52.62 per week + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging + Flexible Working (subject to approval)
Location: Ingleburn Community Health Centre
Applications close: 01/02/2026
Contact: Erin Nicoll on Erin.Nicoll@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 a fun, friendly, and highly supportive team where every day brings something new. Enjoy flexible work practices, including the option to work from home, while delivering care through a dynamic home visiting model. In this role, you’ll work with infants, children, and young people aged 0–18 and their families, supported by a long-term contract and a multidisciplinary team of Child and Family Health Nurses, Social Workers, and an Aboriginal Health Worker. You’ll have the perfect balance of autonomy and collaboration, with strong connections to DCJ, NGOs, Youth Health PARVAN, Paediatrics, Mental Health, and allied health services. Travel across various sites in the District and make a meaningful impact in a role that values independence and teamwork.
Are You the Right Fit?
As a Child and Family Health Nurse, you will provide safe, compassionate, quality, person-centred care and work collaboratively with families and a multidisciplinary team to achieve positive outcomes for children living in out-of-home care (OOHC). You’ll adopt a trauma-informed and family-sensitive approach, ensuring services are welcoming, safe, and responsive to the needs of children, young people, and families who have experienced trauma. Your ability to work within this framework and deliver holistic care will play a key role in improving health and wellbeing for vulnerable communities.
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 with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Child and Family Health qualification – Graduate Certificate OR willing to complete within 12 months of appointment
2. Demonstrated recent experience as a Registered Nurse in an environment appropriate to Child and Family Nursing
3. Demonstrated understanding of the needs of children and young people in OOHC and the impact of abuse, trauma and neglect on children and young people
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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