Role Overview

Join the South Western Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD) Public Health Unit as a Registered Nurse within the Communicable Diseases Team. You will play a key role in the assessment, management, and prevention of notifiable communicable diseases, working collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders to deliver consistent, high-quality public health services. All staff must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting, including a mandatory influenza (flu) vaccination.

Are You the Right Fit?

We are seeking a passionate nurse with a strong interest in public health and communicable disease management who thrives in a multidisciplinary team setting. You will possess exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to use telephone and other communication platforms to gather and convey critical information for the assessment and management of communicable diseases in an engaging, sensitive, and culturally appropriate manner. You will provide advice and support to healthcare professionals, aged care facilities, disability providers, schools, childcare centres, and other community stakeholders, helping to protect people and communities at risk of infection. This role includes participation in after‑hours and weekend coverage with medical support.

Selection Criteria

- Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- Immunisation accreditation, or willingness to undertake.
- Describe your recent nursing experience and how it has prepared you to work in public health or communicable disease management,



including an example of risk assessment and evidence‑based practice that achieved a timely and appropriate outcome.
- Provide an example of a time when you communicated complex or sensitive health information to a patient, community member, or stakeholder, ensuring cultural appropriateness and collaboration for the best outcome.
- Applicants must possess an Australian C‑Class driver’s licence (including P1 or P2). Those holding a C‑class licence from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C‑class licence within three months of appointment. Learner’s licences are not permitted.

Benefits

- 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 such as long‑service and carers leave

- Grow Your Career

- Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team, which supports 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 programmes that promote mental health, resilience, and balance

Additional Information

- 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. 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.

- Temporary Positions

- For fixed‑term or temporary contracts, there may be opportunities for ongoing permanent employment, subject to policy and organisational requirements.

Diversity, Culture & Inclusion

We are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. 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‑ Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.

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