Assistant in Nursing - Batlow / Adelong

Southern NSW Local Health District; Batlow; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Southern NSW Local Health District in Batlow is seeking an Assistant in Nursing to deliver person-centred, evidence-based care in a rural setting within the NSW public health system.

You’ll work with multidisciplinary teams, support continuous quality improvement and contribute to a culture of safety. Enjoy a relaxed rural lifestyle, generous salary packaging, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Acute Care) or one year completion of Undergraduate Registered Nursing or Midwifery degree.
• 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

Person-centred care

Collaborative teamwork

Quality improvement

Cultural safety

Education

Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Acute Care)

Undergraduate Nursing 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.

About You

• 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.
• 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.

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.

NSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of New South Wales. It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders past and present, and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today.