Registered Nurse- Child and Family Health - Temp FT/PT
Requisition ID: REQ681606
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time / Part Time until June 2028 . Temporary roles are available to visa holders, with contracts issued in accordance with visa conditions. Visa holders will be considered where no suitable Australian citizen or permanent resident is identified.
Remuneration: Registered Nurse: $41.22 - $57.88 per hour + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Location: Bankstown Community Health Centre
Applications close: 09/08/2026
Contact: Rebecca Bedding on [email protected]|0437 459 346
With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.
Achieve Something Great
Make a lasting difference for children and families in their first 2,000 days of life.
This role provides an exciting opportunity for a Child and Family Health Nurse to deliver evidence-based, family-centred care that supports the health, development and wellbeing of children aged 0-5 years and their families. Working across home visiting and clinic settings, you will partner with families to assess needs, develop tailored care plans and coordinate care that empowers parents and carers to give their children the best possible start in life.
A key focus of this role is supporting vulnerable children and families, including those experiencing complex health, social, emotional or environmental challenges. You will play a critical role in identifying risk early, providing targeted support, advocating for families, and connecting them with the services and resources needed to improve outcomes and reduce inequities. Through a strengths-based and family partnership approach, you will help build resilience, enhance parenting capacity and support families to navigate periods of vulnerability and change.
As a valued member of a multidisciplinary team, you will provide culturally safe and compassionate care, ensuring families receive the right support at the right time. Your work will have a direct impact on child health outcomes, early intervention, parenting confidence and family wellbeing, particularly for those with complex needs or who may face barriers to accessing healthcare and support services.By working alongside families during some of their most critical and challenging life stages, you will help create positive and lasting impacts for children, families and future generations.
Are You the Right Fit?
We're looking for a compassionate and experienced Child and Family Health Nurse who is passionate about improving outcomes for children and families, particularly those experiencing vulnerability and adversity.
You will bring:
- Strong clinical assessment, care planning and decision-making skills in child and family health.
- Experience supporting vulnerable families facing complex psychosocial, health and social challenges.
- Excellent communication, engagement and advocacy skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships with diverse families.
- A commitment to trauma-informed, culturally safe and family-centred care.
- Experience working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and community services to coordinate care and navigate support pathways.
- Sound knowledge of child safety, mandatory reporting and professional nursing standards.
- A passion for mentoring others, continuous improvement and delivering high-quality care.
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Strong organisational, documentation and digital skills, including experience with electronic medical records.
Above all, you are a resilient and proactive clinician who understands the difference early intervention can make in a child's development.
Selection Criteria
To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.
- Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Child and Family Health nursing qualifications or commitment to obtain in first 12 months, with relevant experience
- Describe a recent example where you provided nursing care to a child, family or client with complex needs. In your response, outline: The clinical setting and your role. How you assessed, planned and delivered evidence-based care. How you ensured care was culturally responsive, safe and person-centred. How you communicated and collaborated with the client, family/carers and multidisciplinary team. The outcome and what you learned from the experience.
- Provide an example of a situation where you identified a risk, quality improvement opportunity or workplace challenge and took action to address it. In your response, outline: The issue and your role in responding to it. How you used critical thinking and professional judgement. How you managed communication with colleagues and resolved any differing views or conflict. How your actions contributed to work health and safety, risk management and/or improved quality of care. The outcome for clients, families, the team or service.
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Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.
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Position Information
Applicants will be assessed against the criteria in the Position Description.
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How to Apply
Read our application guide and tips for improving your application.
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Diversity, Culture & Inclusion
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact [email protected]
We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.
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Aboriginal Workforce
For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to our Aboriginal Workforce Team, please contact [email protected]. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.
More Than Just a Job - Why Work With Us?
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Financial Perks
12% superannuation
Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary
Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
One extra day off each month for full-time employees
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Work-Life Balance
Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
Paid maternity and parental leave
Generous leave options like long service and carers leave
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Grow Your Career
Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.
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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
Additional Information
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Vaccination Requirements
All staff must meet NSW Health's vaccination and screening requirements before starting.
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Child Safe Employment
South Western Sydney Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health's commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
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Temporary Positions
For fixed-term or temporary contracts, there may be opportunities for ongoing permanent employment, subject to policy and organisational requirements.
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