Job Description
Child & Family Health Nurse (First **** Days)
Armajun Aboriginal Health Service - First **** Days | Child & Family Health Nurse
Now Hiring: Child & Family Health Nurse (First **** Days)
New England Region | Sites & Mobile Outreach
Full Time / Fixed Term Contract|NSW Health Award Equivalent
The Mission (No Pressure... Just Tiny People and Big Outcomes)
ACCHO First **** Days teams are whereearly childhood health becomes life-changing—because the first years are when we can catch developmental delays early, support confident parenting, and help families build strong foundations frombirth to age five.
And yes—we take immunisations seriously.
But we also take cultural respect seriously.
So basically you'll be doing both:clinical excellence + culturally safe care (with a sense of humour that doesn't compromise professionalism).
What You'll Do
You'll provide specialised primary health services to Aboriginal infants, children, and families, including:
Comprehensive child health checks+ growth assessments (0–5 years)
Immunisations as an Authorised Nurse Immuniser
Practical clinical education on:
infant feeding (breastfeeding, formula, solids)
sleep/settling
growth and wellbeing
Early referrals to allied health and paediatrics when screening indicates needs




Culturally safe home visits & outreach clinics with Aboriginal Health Workers
School readiness checks (vision/hearing) and early childhood hygiene support
Accurate documentation in Communicare+ participation in clinical governance / CQI
Why You'll Love This Role
Because you'll be part of anACCHO-led modelwhere relationships, culture, and community strengths are central—not an "add-on."
You'll also get the satisfaction of improving outcomes you can measure:
immunisation coverage milestones (including the "we nailed it" >90% target),
solid documentation and cold-chain compliance (vaccine safety = non-negotiable).
Who You Are
Clinical experience equivalent to RN Year 8
Authorised Nurse Immuniser qualification in NSW (or near completion)
Knowledge of early development milestones +ASQ tools
Demonstrated ability to deliver culturally safe care
Current driver's licence + willingness to travel
WWCC and National Police Clearance
Postgraduate qualification in Child & Family Health Nursing
Identifies as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
Experience working in an ACCHO
The Funny Part (That Still Means Serious Work)
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📍 Armidale