CCLHD - Child and Family Health Nurse/Midwife

Employment Type:  Various
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $37.48 - $52.62 per hour
Hours Per Week: Up to 38
Requisition ID: REQ646511
Applications Close: Sunday 26th April 2026 at 11.59pm

Are you a passionate Registered Nurse / Midwife with Child and Family Health nursing experience, looking to make a real difference in the lives of children and families living here on the Coast?

Join our dedicated Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) Child and Family Health team and play a key role in delivering universal child and family health services that support healthy growth, early childhood development, family wellbeing and parenting confidence for children from birth to five years of age. 

 About the Role

The Universal Child and Family Health Nurse / Midwife is an integral member of the multidisciplinary Child and Family Health team, providing high‑quality, evidence‑based care to children and families from birth to five years of age.

Working within a primary health care and health promotion framework, you will partner with families using a strengths‑based, culturally safe and family‑centred approach. The role focuses on supporting optimal growth, development and wellbeing through developmental surveillance, health education and anticipatory guidance.

Early identification of concerns, timely intervention and appropriate referral are central to the role, ensuring families receive first‑line support and access to relevant services, and contributing to positive lifelong outcomes for children and their families.

For more information about this role, please view the Position Description 

About You

You are:

• A reflective and compassionate practitioner with a strong commitment to universal child and family health, early intervention and health promotion, and to supporting positive outcomes for parents, infants and young children.
• An experienced Registered Nurse or Midwife with child and family health nursing competence, including sound knowledge of child growth and development from birth to five years within the context of the family and community.
• Skilled in applying a strengths‑based, partnership approach, using a trauma‑informed lens to engage respectfully with families.
• Committed to providing care that is culturally safe, inclusive and family‑centred, recognising and responding to the diverse needs of families.

You will bring:

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse or Registered Midwife and a valid NSW Driver’s Licence.
• Knowledge, skill, optimism and warmth when working with children and families across a universal caseload.
• The ability to identify, assess and respond appropriately to safety concerns for infants and children, including situations where a child may be at risk of significant harm (ROSH).
• Strong communication skills, including effective written, verbal and digital health documentation.
• A collaborative and flexible approach to working within a multidisciplinary team to support coordinated care and positive outcomes for families.
   

Applicants must have current work rights in Australia or be a permanent resident or citizen. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applicants who do not meet this requirement.

Benefits

• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy an accrued day off each month, 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave.
• Financial Benefits: Boost your take-home pay with salary packaging, save on car costs with novated leasing, and access relocation assistance.
• Health & Wellbeing: Stay active with discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport), free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling for you and your family. Plus, access discounted private health insurance.
• Career Growth: Advance your career with free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.

Need More Information?
Laura Relf
Phone: 0414 193 317 
Email: Laura.Relf@health.nsw.gov.au

Click here to find out more about applying for this position.

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Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health 

Central Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the Stepping Up initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process. You’re also welcome to reach out to Nathan Bramston in our Aboriginal Workforce Development Team at CCLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au or call 02 4320 3519 for one-on-one support.

Vaccination Requirements

All NSW Health workers are required to comply with the Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive. This includes:

• Category A positions: Mandatory evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis assessment. 

Applicants must provide appropriate evidence of compliance prior to commencement. For detailed information, please refer to the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Policy.

NSW Health strongly recommends all workers stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as per the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation guidelines. However, COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.

Additional Information

An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.

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You are encouraged to complete applications on a week day where Technical Support is available Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm by phoning ROB Help Desk on 1300 679 367.