Child & Family Health Nurse (First 2000 Days)

Armajun Aboriginal Health Service; Armidale; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Armajun Aboriginal Health Service is seeking a Child & Family Health Nurse (First 2000 Days) to support Aboriginal infants and families across NSW Health Award-equivalent terms. The role includes comprehensive checks, immunisations, and education, with outreach supported by Aboriginal Health Workers.

The ideal candidate will have postgraduate credentials in Child & Family Health Nursing, current Nurse Immuniser status in NSW, and a commitment to culturally safe care and strong documentation.

Qualifications

• Clinical experience equivalent to RN Year 8.
• Authorised Nurse Immuniser qualification.
• Knowledge of early development milestones.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialised primary health services to Aboriginal infants, children and families.
• Perform immunisations as an Authorised Nurse Immuniser.
• Deliver practical clinical education on infant feeding, sleep, growth and wellbeing.
• Refer early to allied health and paediatrics when screening indicates needs.
• Conduct culturally safe home visits and outreach clinics with Aboriginal Health Workers.

Skills

RN Year 8

Authorised Nurse Immuniser

Culturally safe care

Education

Postgraduate qualification in Child & Family Health Nursing

Authorised Nurse Immuniser qualification

Job description

Child & Family Health Nurse (First 2000 Days)

Armajun Aboriginal Health Service - First 2000 Days | Child & Family Health Nurse

Now Hiring: Child & Family Health Nurse (First 2000 Days)

New England Region | Sites & Mobile Outreach
Full Time / Fixed Term Contract|NSW Health Award Equivalent

The Mission (No Pressure… Just Tiny People and Big Outcomes)

ACCHO First 2000 Days teams are whereearly childhood health becomes life-changing—because the first years are when we can catch developmental delays early, support confident parenting, and help families build strong foundations frombirth to age five.

And yes—we take immunisations seriously.
But we also take cultural respect seriously.
So basically you’ll be doing both:clinical excellence + culturally safe care (with a sense of humour that doesn’t compromise professionalism).

What You’ll Do

You’ll provide specialised primary health services to Aboriginal infants, children, and families, including:

• Comprehensive child health checks+ growth assessments (0–5 years)
• Immunisations as an Authorised Nurse Immuniser
• Practical clinical education on:
  • infant feeding (breastfeeding, formula, solids)
  • sleep/settling
  • growth and wellbeing
• Early referrals to allied health and paediatrics when screening indicates needs
• Culturally safe home visits & outreach clinics with Aboriginal Health Workers
• School readiness checks (vision/hearing) and early childhood hygiene support
• Accurate documentation in Communicare+ participation in clinical governance / CQI

Why You’ll Love This Role

Because you’ll be part of anACCHO-led modelwhere relationships, culture, and community strengths are central—not an “add-on.”

You’ll also get the satisfaction of improving outcomes you can measure:

immunisation coverage milestones (including the “we nailed it” >90% target),

strong documentation and cold-chain compliance (vaccine safety = non-negotiable).

Who You Are

• Clinical experience equivalent to RN Year 8
• Authorised Nurse Immuniser qualification in NSW (or near completion)
• Knowledge of early development milestones +ASQ tools
• Demonstrated ability to deliver culturally safe care
• Current driver’s licence + willingness to travel
• WWCC and National Police Clearance
• Postgraduate qualification in Child & Family Health Nursing
• Identifies as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
• Experience working in an ACCHO

The Funny Part (That Still Means Serious Work)

• explain the “what now?” steps clearly,
• support early intervention,
• and keep care coordinated like it’s your job…