Employment Type: Temporary Full Time/ Part Time - Maternity leave cover

Position Classification: Registered Nurse

Remuneration: $41.22 - $57.88 per hour

Hours Per Week: Up to 38

Requisition ID: REQ696070

Application close: Sunday 25th October 2026 at 11.59pm

These are maternity relief positions (until September 2027 and February 2028) and should the permanent incumbent require an early return from maternity leave, these contracts of employment will cease with two weeks notice. Maternity relief positions can be for a period of up to 12 months, with the possibility of continued employment for up to a further 12 months for maternity leave reduced hours, therefore there are no claims to permanency.

Are you a passionate Registered Nurse/Midwife who wants to make a meaningful difference during the most key years of a child’s development? Join the Child and Family Health team within CCLHD and play a vital role in supporting children aged 0–5 years and the families who care for them.

About The Opportunity

As a Registered Nurse/Midwife for the CFH team you will be part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team where your knowledge, judgement and compassion help create better health outcomes for children and stronger, more confident families.

Role

This position plays a key role in supporting the health, development and wellbeing of children aged 0–5 years and their families through family-centred care. In this role you will:

- Support the health, growth and development of children aged 0–5 years.
- Provide family-centred care, education and health advice to parents and carers.
- Identify concerns early and connect families with appropriate support services.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to achieve positive health outcomes.

For more information about this role, please view the Position Description

About You

We are looking for someone who has:

- Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse/ Midwife (Division1)
- Demonstrated experience working with parents, carers and families of children aged 0-5 years,



with knowledge of Child and Family Health principles, early childhood development and family-centred care.
- Demonstrated effective clinical communication with parents/carers/families/other health professionals through the use of information technology and sound written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritise and organise own workload, demonstrated personal attributes including resilience, integrity and accountability.
- Ability to identify, address and respond appropriately to safety concerns for infants and children, and responding to instances where an infant or child is at risk of significant harm (ROSH).
- 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.

Benefits Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible part-time hours, 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.

Cultural Supports: NAIDOC leave, access to cultural mentoring and supervision, networking with other Aboriginal staff and health professionals.

Need More Information?

Laura Relf

Phone: 02 4328 7900

Email: [email protected]

Click here to find out more about applying for this position.





Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health

Central Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity 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.

Vaccination Requirements

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.

Applicants must provide appropriate evidence of compliance prior to commencement. For detailed information, please refer to the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Policy. 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.

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