Make a meaningful difference to the lives of children and families while growing your career in a supportive team, all in the beautiful regional setting of Armidale.

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time Until August 2027

Position Classification: Registered Nurse

Remuneration: $41.22 - $57.88 Per Hour + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

Hours Per Week: 32

Requisition ID: REQ706330

Location: Armidale Community Health Service

Closing: Sunday, 22nd November 2026

Applicants must be female - under Section 31 (2) (h) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.

Join our Child, Youth and Family team and deliver specialised child and family health care in an outpatient setting. Working autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will:

• Provide care and support to families through clinic visits, home visits and telehealth.
• Undertake clinical assessments and case management.
• Advocate for the health, wellbeing and protection of children.
• Collaborate with local professionals and external agencies, including NDIS and Cerebral Palsy Alliance, to deliver coordinated care.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the health and wellbeing of children and families in the local community.

Discover Armidale

Set on the stunning New England Tablelands, Armidale is a thriving regional centre known for its heritage architecture, excellent schools, vibrant arts scene and access to world-class national parks. With a strong sense of community and an enviable work-life balance, Armidale offers a wonderful place to grow your career while enjoying country living.

About You

We’re seeking a skilled communicator with:

• Strong experience in child and family health nursing
• Excellent clinical assessment and case management capabilities
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A commitment to collaboration with local and non-government services
• A proactive approach to improving outcomes for children and families

Essential criteria:

⭐ Current registration as a Registered Nurse or Midwife with Authority to Practice with AHPRA.

Relocating? We've Got You Covered

Making a move can feel overwhelming, but support is available.

The Welcome Experience is a free service designed to help health workers and their families settle into regional communities. From connecting you with local schools, childcare providers, sporting clubs, housing information, and community networks, the program helps make your transition smoother so you can feel at home sooner and start enjoying everything your new community has to offer.

Learn More: www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience

What we can offer you:

At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:

✅ Paid parental leave (for eligible employees)

✅ Ongoing training and opportunities for professional development

✅ Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and their families

✅ 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)

✅ Salary packaging - Up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment + Novated leasing.

✅ Fitness Passport

Need more information?

Click here for the Position Description

Find out more about applying for this position. For role related queries or questions contact David Percival on [email protected]

An eligibility list will be created for future permanent and temporary full and part time part time vacancies

We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position

Additional Information

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: http://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp.

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2023_022: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

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. Please contact[email protected] for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.

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 ofbenefitssuch as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.

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