Clinical Nurse Specialist - Grade 2 - Sexual Health

Requisition Number: REQ661041
Employment Type: Permanent Full - Time and Part - Time
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist- Grade 2
Remuneration: $124,565.90 - $128,661.92 per annum, pro rata (+ super + 17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Hours per week: Up to 38
Applications Close: 25 June 2026
Location: Wagga and Griffith
Vaccination Category: A

Lead Sexual Health Care. Empower Communities. Make a Lasting Impact.

About the Opportunity:
Murrumbidgee Local Health District is seeking a passionate Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 - Sexual Health to join the Sexual Health and Hepatitis C Service across Wagga Wagga and Griffith.
Based across Wagga Wagga Base Hospital and Griffith Community Health, this role provides expert care and support for clients with complex sexual health, HIV and Blood Borne Virus (BBV) needs, working closely with priority and vulnerable populations.

In this role you will:

• Deliver advanced clinical nursing care, sexual health screening and management for clients with STIs, HIV and BBVs
• Undertake comprehensive assessments, venepuncture, contact tracing and follow-up care across a variety of settings
• Develop, implement and evaluate complex care management plans for clients with complex needs
• Provide expert clinical consultation, education and mentorship to staff and multidisciplinary teams
• Contribute to evidence-based practice, quality improvement and service development initiatives
• Support education programs for healthcare workers and community stakeholders
• Work autonomously while contributing positively within a multidisciplinary team environment
• Act as a professional role model and advocate for patients, families and priority communities

To find out more, please review the Position Description

Our ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Current registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency as a Registered Nurse
• Relevant clinical experience with at least 3 years fulltime experience in Sexual Health, HIV or Blood Borne Viruses, with demonstrated evidence of relevant postgraduate qualifications, or willingness to work towards obtaining
• Demonstrated advanced clinical assessment, problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities within a dynamic clinical environment
• Strong communication, leadership, education and mentoring skills
• Current Class C Driver's Licence with willingness to travel across MLHD

Why join MLHD?
At Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD), we offer more than a job - we offer the chance to make a real difference.

• Meaningful Impact - Play a vital role in supporting essential services to our diverse and vibrant regional communities.
• Flexible Working Arrangements - Designed to support work-life balance, aligned with NSW Health policy.
• Generous Salary Packaging - Access up to $20,600 per annum tax-free for living expenses, plus the option for novated car leasing.
• Professional Development - Take advantage of ongoing learning and career development opportunities.

• Health & Wellbeing Support - Benefit from our comprehensive wellness programs for you and your family, including Employee Assistance Programs Fitness Passport and initiatives to support both physical and mental health.

Click here to discover why MLHD is the right place to contribute to healthier communities.

How to Apply

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click apply now!
Please contact via Lauren Coelli, HIV and Related Programs Manager, via [email protected] if you have any questions about this role.

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 intheNSW Health OASV Policy(Page 11).You will be required to complete theOASV Undertaking/ Declaration FormandTB Assessment Toolduring the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.