Lead, Mentor and Make a Lasting Impact.

Remuneration: $143,574.55 - $146,512.21 p..a + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time, 28hrs per week

Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 1

Requisition ID: REQ687944

Location: John Hunter Hospital

Closing Date: Tuesday, 22nd September 2026

Lead Specialist Paediatric Respiratory Care

Join the Paediatric Respiratory Service at John Hunter Children's Hospital, the major tertiary paediatric referral centre for Hunter New England. Our multidisciplinary team provides specialised care for infants, children and adolescents with complex respiratory and upper airway conditions, including asthma, Cystic Fibrosis, chronic lung disease, tracheostomies and complex airway disorders.

As the Clinical Nurse Consultant, you will provide expert clinical consultancy in paediatric asthma, combining advanced clinical practice with leadership, service development and collaborative care. You'll play a key role in improving health outcomes through culturally safe, family-centred care, with a strong commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and their families.

Make an Impact Beyond the Bedside

This is an opportunity to shape clinical practice while supporting the growth of others. You'll work alongside experienced medical, nursing and allied health professionals to deliver exceptional tertiary paediatric care. We're looking for an experienced paediatric nurse who is passionate about leadership, education and improving outcomes for children living with asthma.

In This Role You'll

- Provide expert clinical leadership in paediatric asthma care
- Mentor and support nursing and multidisciplinary staff
- Lead service improvement, innovation and evidence-based practice initiatives
- Contribute to research, education and the translation of best practice into care
- Deliver outreach services across Hunter New England to improve access for regional communities
- Build strong partnerships with patients, families and healthcare providers

You'll Bring

- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA (Essential)
- Minimum 5 years' full-time equivalent post-registration experience (Essential)
- Postgraduate qualifications in Paediatric Nursing or Paediatric Asthma Nursing (or working towards)




- Demonstrated expertise in paediatric asthma nursing
- Excellent communication and collaborative leadership skills
- A commitment to evidence-based practice, research and continuous improvement
- The ability to travel throughout Hunter New England for outreach services

Grow Your Career with Us

- Monthly mentoring and service manager meetings
- Leadership development and career guidance
- Access to My Health Learning and HNE Health education programs
- Opportunities to attend forums, conferences and professional development
- A supportive environment to pursue further postgraduate study
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
- Paid parental leave (for eligible employees)
- Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
- Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family

Need more information?

- Click here for the Position Description
- Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Paul Widseth on [email protected] Additional Information

- An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.
- Hunter New England Health 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.
- At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community.



We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process.

We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact [email protected] for confiden

- To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

Information For Applicants Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2 Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy. Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay!

Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting

SalaryPackagingPLUS! via [email protected] or 1300 40 25 23. Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of perks such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses. Connect with us on Facebook and LinkedIn!

📌 Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 1 - Paediatric Asthma (Maitland)
🏢 Hunter New England Local Health District
📍 Maitland