Job Description

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- Job Type: Full Time
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- Salary: $90k-$100k annual Overview
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Join a dedicated, community-focused team delivering compassionate maternal and child health services across Wagga Wagga and the Riverina region. We seek motivated Registered Nurses or Midwives with a strong interest in primary healthcare, child development, parenting support, and preventative care. This role supports families from pregnancy through early childhood, combining clinical care, education, and community connection.

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Why This Role Is Compelling

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- Meaningful impact: Provide early intervention and support that improves long-term child and family health outcomes.
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- Flexible hours: Work-life balance with adaptable scheduling to suit community and family needs.
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- Career development: Training provided and ongoing professional support to expand maternal and child health skills.
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- Relocation assistance: Support available for candidates relocating to the Riverina area.
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- Retention bonus: Recognising and rewarding long-term commitment to the community.
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Key Responsibilities

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- Deliver community-based maternal and child health assessments, screening, and follow-up care for infants and young children.
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- Provide evidence-based health education to parents, caregivers, and community groups on breastfeeding, nutrition, sleep, development, and safety.
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- Coordinate referrals to allied health, specialist services, and local support agencies when required.
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- Undertake home visits, clinic sessions,



and outreach services across rural and regional settings.
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- Maintain accurate clinical records, report on service outcomes, and contribute to continuous quality improvement activities.
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Selection Criteria

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- Registered Nurse or Midwife with a Bachelor's degree or equivalent and current AHPRA registration.
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- Minimum 2 years relevant experience; candidates with 3-30+ years of experience are encouraged to apply.
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- Proven ability to work with families from diverse cultural backgrounds and to provide trauma-informed care.
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- Strong interpersonal, communication, and clinical assessment skills with sound decision-making under community conditions.
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- Eligible to work in Australia: Australian citizen, permanent resident, or on a valid work visa.
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What We Offer

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- Competitive annual salary within the $90,000-$100,000 range commensurate with experience.
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- Structured orientation and ongoing training tailored to maternal and child health practice.
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- Versatile working arrangements to support family and personal commitments.
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- Relocation support and retention incentives to foster stability and continuity of care in the community.
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Location & Start

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Based in Wagga Wagga with services across the Riverina NSW region. Start timeframe is flexible to accommodate relocation and notice periods.

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Join a supportive team committed to strengthening families and improving child health outcomes in regional communities, bringing clinical excellence, compassion, and community engagement to every family you serve.

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