Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD)

Child and Family Health Nurse

Griffith, ON
On-site
Posted Oct 13, 2026
1 position

A$81,748–A$114,772 / year

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Employment type: Internship / apprenticeship
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 36 hours per week
Seniority: Entry level

Job summary

Support children aged 0–5 and their families through strengths-based guidance, information, resources, and role modelling safe, responsive care. Conduct evidence-based screening and comprehensive assessments, identify health needs, and collaborate with families and multidisciplinary teams to develop, deliver, and evaluate tailored care plans.

Job details

Early care that builds strong families and communities. About The Opportunity Join our Child and Family Health Nursing team in Griffith. Make a meaningful impact on the health and wellbeing of children aged 0–5 and their families. In this community-focused role, you will support families through a strengths-based, wellness-focused approach that builds parental confidence and capability. By providing information, resources, guidance, and role modelling safe and responsive care, you will help families achieve positive health outcomes. Using evidence-based screening tools and comprehensive assessments, you will identify health variations or vulnerabilities and work collaboratively with families to develop tailored care plans, and interventions that meet their individual needs. Ideal for a nurse who values collaboration, compassion, and innovation, this rewarding opportunity supports families during the critical early years while offering strong professional development and the chance to influence lasting health outcomes. Requisition ID: REQ697687 & REQ698867 Employment Type: Permanent Part Time Hours per Week: Up to 36 Position Classification: Registered Nurse Remuneration: $81,748.17 - $114,771.98 per annum, pro rata (+ super + 17.5% leave loading where applicable) Location: Griffith Available Positions 12 Hours Permanent 24 Hours Permanent Our Ideal Candidate Will Demonstrate Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA), meeting all NMBA Registered Nurse standards for practice, and complying with relevant standards, codes, guidelines and frameworks. Post Graduate qualifications in Child and Family Health, along with Authorised Nurse Immuniser status and Family Partnership Training. (Candidates may be working towards these qualifications or complete them within 12 months of commencement.) Strong capability in continuous quality improvement, including comprehensive assessment skills, care planning, delivery of safe and responsive nursing practice, and evaluation of outcomes to guide ongoing care. Competence and knowledge in caring for individuals and families, with an understanding of the complexities and challenges relevant to the specialty area. Well-developed therapeutic and professional relationship skills, including effective communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team in a rural health environment. Critical thinking and analytical skills, with the ability to provide leadership, embrace change, and act as a positive change agent in the coordination and delivery of care. Commitment to professional development, actively maintaining and expanding knowledge, skills, and professional qualities through research and evidence-based practice, in line with contemporary nursing standards. A Class C Driver Licence and the willingness to travel for work purposes, including potentially long distances across the MLHD. Our Benefits Financial 12% superannuation Salary packaging and novated leasing Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff) Relocation considerations Work-Life Balance Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role) Paid maternity and parental leave Generous leave options including long service and carers leave Health & Wellbeing Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP) Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience and balance More Information Download the Position Description Find out more about applying for this position. For role related queries or questions contact Alanna Millar on Alanna.Millar@health.nsw.gov.au for a confidential chat. Applications close: 3 November 2026 MLHD welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and the LGBTIQ+ community. If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, you can access recruitment application support through the Stepping Up initiative. This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Applicants must hold current NMBA registration as a Registered Nurse and demonstrate assessment, care planning, communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and evidence-based practice capabilities. Postgraduate qualifications in Child and Family Health, Authorised Nurse Immuniser status, and Family Partnership Training are expected, though candidates may be working toward them or complete them within 12 months; a Class C driver licence and willingness to travel are also required.