CCLHD - Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 - Public Health

Employment Type:PermanentFull Time Position Classification:Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 Remuneration:$2458.89 - $2539.80 per week Hours Per Week:38 Location: Gosford Public Health and Health Promotion Requisition ID:REQ687654 Applications Close:Sunday 13 September 2026 at 11:59pm

Are you an experienced Registered Nurse with a passion for immunisation, communicable disease control and public health nursing? Central Coast Local Health District is seeking an experienced and motivated Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 – Public Health to join our team.

About the Opportunity

As a Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 – Public Health, you will play a key leadership role in the delivery of secure, high-quality, evidence-based immunisation programs and communicable disease control initiatives.

This position plays a key role in providing clinical leadership and expertise in immunisation and communicable disease control to promote secure, evidence-based, high-quality public health care across the Central Coast. In this role you will:

- Provide expert clinical leadership in immunisation and communicable disease control.
- Deliver safe, evidence-based care to children, families and the community.
- Mentor, educate and support staff to strengthen clinical practice and capability.
- Drive quality improvement and service development across Public Health programs.
- Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) with relevant post-registration qualifications and clinical experience.
- Accredited Authorised Immuniser status and demonstrated expertise in safe, high-quality immunisation practice.




- Strong clinical leadership skills, with the ability to mentor, educate and support nursing and multidisciplinary teams.
- A commitment to evidence-based practice and quality improvement, with a drive to lead positive change in Public Health.
- Excellent communication, collaboration and digital health skills, together with a current NSW Driver’s Licence.

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.

- 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.

Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health





Central Coast Local Health District is an equal chance 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-Dean in our Aboriginal Workforce Development Team at [email protected] or call 02 4320 3519 for one‑on‑one support.

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.
- Category B positions: Vaccination is recommended but not mandatory.

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.

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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📌 CCLHD - Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 - Public Health (Central Coast Council)
🏢 Southern NSW Local Health District
📍 Central Coast Council