Assistant in Nursing - Batlow / Adelong

Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD); Batlow; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to AU$20,600 p.a.

Novated car leasing option

Professional development opportunities

Health & wellbeing programs

Job summary

MLHD invites applications for Assistant in Nursing in Batlow/Adelong, offering a balanced rural lifestyle with strong community ties. The role delivers patient-centred care, supports multidisciplinary teams, and participates in safety and quality initiatives within a NSW Health framework.

The position supports up to 38 hours per week, with remuneration ranging from AU$65,150 to AU$71,479 per year, pro rata, plus superannuation and 17.5% leave loading where applicable.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Acute Care) or one year completion of Undergraduate Registered Nursing or Midwifery degree.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team and respond flexibly to changing clinical priorities.
• Commitment to cultural safety and continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centred, evidence-based care in accordance with relevant standards and legislation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Engage in continuous quality improvement activities and contribute to a culture of safety and learning.

Skills

Team collaboration

Cultural safety

Professional development

Education

Certificate III Health Services Assistant (Acute Care)

Undergraduate RN or Midwifery (1 year completed)

Job description

Requisition Number: REQ687837

Employment Type: Permanent Full - Time / Part- Time and Casual opportunities

Position Classification: Assistant in Nursing

Remuneration: $65,150.16 - $71,479.42 per annum, pro rata (+ super + 17.5% leave loading where applicable)

Hours per week: Up to 38

Applications Close: 30 September 2026

Vaccination Category: A

Location: Batlow / Adelong

Find Your Balance in Batlow - Adelong.

About The Opportunity

Enjoy a relaxed rural lifestyle in the foothills of the Snowy Mountains, with affordable living, short commutes and a strong community spirit. Surrounded by orchards, nature and local produce, it’s a place to recharge and belong, while staying connected to Tumut, Wagga Wagga and Canberra. In Batlow–Adelong, you’re not just taking a job, you’re gaining a lifestyle and making a real difference.

As The Assistant In Nursing, You Will

• Deliver person-centred, evidence-based care in accordance with relevant standards and legislation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Engage in continuous quality improvement activities and contribute to a culture of safety and learning.

To find out more, please review the Position Description

About You

Our ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Certificate lll in Health Services Assistance (Acute Care) or one year completion of Undergraduate Registered Nursing or Midwifery degree.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team and respond flexibly to changing clinical priorities.
• A commitment to cultural safety and continuous professional development.

Why join MLHD?

• At Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD), we offer more than a job, we offer the chance to make a real difference.
• Make a Meaningful Impact – Play a vital role in delivering essential health services to our diverse and vibrant regional communities.
• Attractive Remuneration – Enjoy competitive pay aligned with your skills and experience.
• 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 advancement 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.

This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined inthe 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.

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.