Clinical Nurse / Midwife Specialist Grade 2 Aboriginal Child and Family Health - Targeted Position

Prince of Wales Hospital, Randwick

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2
Remuneration: $64.71 - $66.84 Per Hour Plus Superannuation
Hours Per Week: 32
Applications Close Date: Sunday, 2nd August, 2026

This position is targeted for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people by exception under Section 21 of the Anti‑Discrimination Act 1977, NSW. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply and greater consideration will be given to suitable Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal/ Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criterion.

What you’ll be doing:

The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional care, healthier lives’. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it. The Nursing and Midwifery – Our Strategy for Transforming Person Centred Cultures 2024‑2029 guides our profession in the development of effective person‑centred practice and healthful cultures within SESLHD. We advocate for shared decision‑making, team-oriented relationships, compassionate and person‑centred leadership, and supporting innovative practices. The purpose of the position is to support client health and wellbeing needs presenting to the service by using advanced nursing skills and culturally responsive care to support the health and wellbeing outcomes of Aboriginal children and their families, who may experience barriers in accessing health services.

The position coordinates care and service navigation for Level 2 and 3 families and liaises with partnership organisations and key stakeholders. The role supports career development opportunities to enhance specialisation and retention of nursing staff. The position acts as a resource and specialist within the field of Aboriginal Child & Family Health for both internal and external stakeholders. The position contributes to quality improvement activities and maintains a culture of safety and governance in Aboriginal Child & Family Health and the C&FH; service.



The role will be required to collaborate and work in partnership with other Statewide Building Stronger Foundations and New Directions services as well as local Aboriginal community organisations. As a Clinical Nurse/Midwife Specialist Grade 2 in SESLHD you will provide individualised, case‑managed level 2‑3 client care and leadership for Aboriginal Child & Family Health to maximise the health outcomes for the clients.

As a Clinical Nurse/Midwife Specialist Grade 2 in SESLHD you will be recognised as a health‑care professional employing your clinical skills and critical thinking in delivering high quality patient care. You will exercise extended autonomy of decision‑making and professional knowledge and judgement in providing complex care requiring advanced clinical skills. You will lead the development of the nursing specialty clinical practice and service delivery in the service. You will be an integral part of the interdisciplinary team in the provision of person‑centred care; and lead, support and supervise other nurses/midwives and care roles.

Advantages:

- Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take‑home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
- Discounted Private Health Insurance.

Selection Criteria:

- Registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse / Midwife, a current NSW Driver’s Licence and willingness to travel as required in role.
- Relevant post‑registration qualifications and at least 3 years’ recent experience working in the Child & Family Health clinical area with Priority Populations, or such other qualifications or equivalent experience deemed appropriate.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the local Aboriginal community, including an awareness of the issues that impact on the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal people and the provision of culturally appropriate care.
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex clinical care and service delivery issues and problem‑solve through the development and use of clinical management plans.




- Demonstrated ability to exercise extended autonomy of decision‑making while working as part of a multidisciplinary team and apply professional and ethical boundaries when dealing with complex situations.
- Demonstrated skills in the development and facilitation of patient and carer education; and ability to mentor and coach nursing staff to enhance professional development.
- Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication, interpersonal skills and the ability to identify key messages, issues and concerns when communicating with others and competence in the use of health‑related information technology.
- Demonstrated experience in leading and initiating activities to improve clinical service delivery and patient clinical outcomes.

Need more information?

1) Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
2) Find out more about applying for this position

For role‑related queries or questions contact Hanora Crotty on

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Reasonable Adjustments

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, please email and let us know.

Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.

Information for Applicants

- An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies.
- Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
- Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.

NSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of New South Wales. It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders past and present, and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today.

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📌 Clinical Nurse / Midwife Specialist Grade 2 Aboriginal Child and Family Health -Targeted Position (City of Randwick)
🏢 Southern NSW Local Health District
📍 City of Randwick