Birra Li Child and Family Health NurseMidwife Targeted

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





About the role:

As a Birra Li Child and Family Health Nurse/Midwife youll play a meaningful role in supporting Aboriginal families through pregnancy the antenatal and postnatal journey and early childhood. You will provide essential child health checks and immunisations up to school age working side-by-side with families community organisations and primary care partners to strengthen child development enhance maternal wellbeing and nurture connection to culture.

You will join a warm highly collaborative team of around 25 dedicated professionals - including nurses midwives a lactation consultant a social worker and Aboriginal Health Workers/Practitioners - who work closely together to share clinical expertise cultural knowledge and deep community connections. Each clinician partners directly with an Aboriginal Health Worker ensuring care is culturally safe strengths-based and truly person-centred.

This role offers clinical supervision rich professional development opportunities and a team culture built on respect empathy and collective wellbeing. Daily travel to outreach clinics across our footprint forms a valued and rewarding part of the role helping extend high-quality care to the families who need it most.

Together we contribute to improving outcomes for Aboriginal families and advancing Closing the Gap priorities across our community.

Where youll be working:

Birra Li Aboriginal Maternal and Child Health Service provides culturally safe family-centred care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women babies and children across the Newcastle Lake Macquarie and Port Stephens area. We support families during pregnancy antenatal and postnatal periods and deliver child health checks and immunisation up to school age. Our team works in partnership with families community organisations and primary care providers to strengthen child development maternal wellbeing and connection to culture.

Nestled in the heart of Newcastle Newcastle Community Health Service boasts a prime location just moments from breathtaking beaches creating an inspiring and uplifting work environment. Surrounded by a thriving café culture and seamlessly connected to public transport with frequent trams and a nearby train line our facility offers both convenience and a vibrant atmosphere.


At Hunter New England Health enjoy a career where youre challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:

Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero

Proximity to shopping and other services

Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)

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

6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full time nurses)

Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance

Salary packaging options - up to $11600 plus novated leasing

Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members

Requirements:

• Current Registration as a registered Nurse/Midwife with AHPRA.

• Child and Family Health Qualifications or working towards.

Additional information:

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

• This position is full time; however part time/job share arrangements may also be considered.

• Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people aligned with NSW Healths 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.

  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. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact for confidential support to ensure an equitable barrier-free application process.

  To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen or a permanent resident of Australia or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.

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

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Information for Applicants:

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information please visit: is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024015: Occupational Assessment Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

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 or.

Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefitssuch 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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