Wellbeing Nurse - Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2

Murrumbidgee Local Health District; Griffith; Hybrid; AUD 128,000 - 133,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

Relocation assistance considerations

Flexible hybrid work options

Parental leave

Job summary

Murrumbidgee Local Health District is seeking a Wellbeing Nurse – Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 in Griffith. The role delivers early intervention and coordinated support across school and community settings, building partnerships with families, schools, and health services to help children and young people thrive.

Permanent part-time position with hybrid working options. Remuneration in the $128,301.89–$132,523.13 per annum range, pro rata, plus superannuation and leave loading where

Qualifications

• Registered with NMBA/AHPRA and current practice to standards.
• Postgraduate qualification in relevant area and substantial clinical experience.
• Ability to exercise clinical judgment and autonomy.

Responsibilities

• Identify health, wellbeing and social needs of children and families.
• Coordinate care and connect students with needed services.
• Provide holistic, evidence-based care and early intervention.
• Collaborate with schools and health professionals for specialist advice.
• Develop coordinated pathways of care across services.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Communication

Autonomy

Team collaboration

Education

NMBA/AHPRA registration

Postgraduate qualification

3+ years clinical experience

Tools

Driver's licence

Job description

Make a meaningful difference in the lives of children, young people and families by joining our team as a Wellbeing Nurse – Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 in Griffith. Working across school and community settings, you’ll identify health, wellbeing and social needs, provide early intervention and coordinated support, and build strong partnerships with families, schools, health services and community providers to help young people thrive.

Employment type: Permanent Part Time Position classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist – Grade 2 Renumeration: $128,301.89 - $132,523.13 per annum, pro rata (+ super + 17.5% leave loading where applicable) Hours per week: up to 32 Requisition ID: REQ701766

Location: Griffith

About the role As the Wellbeing Nurse, you’ll make a meaningful difference in the lives of children, young people and families by identifying health, wellbeing and social needs and connecting them with the right support. Working across school and community settings, you’ll build trusted relationships and collaborate with education, health and social services to provide holistic care, early intervention and coordinated support that helps young people thrive

Key Responsibilities

• Build trusted relationships with children, young people and families to identify and assess their health, wellbeing and social needs.
• Coordinate care and support to improve access to health and social services for students and families.
• Promote early intervention and prevention through holistic, evidence-based care that supports positive health and wellbeing outcomes.
• Partner with schools and education staff to provide specialist advice and support for health issues that may impact a young person’s participation in education.
• Strengthen connections between health, education and community services by developing collaborative networks and coordinated pathways of care for children, young people and families.

Our benefits

• Financial
  • 12% superannuation
  • Salary packaging and novated leasing
  • Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
  • Relocation assistance considerations
• Work-Life Balance
  • Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
  • Paid maternity and parental leave
  • Generous leave options including long service and carers leave
• 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

What We’re Looking For

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA/AHPRA), with demonstrated practice in accordance with relevant professional standards, codes, guidelines and frameworks.
• Relevant postgraduate qualifications and at least three years’ full-time equivalent clinical experience in the specialty area related to your postgraduate qualification.
• An experienced and confident clinician who can exercise professional judgement and autonomy, undertake comprehensive assessments and contribute to high-level, patient-centred, evidence-based care.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively with children, young people, families, schools, health professionals and multidisciplinary services.
• A collaborative and adaptable nursing professional who can provide clinical leadership and specialist advice, support innovative practice and respond effectively within a changing healthcare environment, with a current Class C driver’s licence and willingness to travel across MLHD for work purposes.

This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Applications close: 10 November2026

MLHD values diversity and is committed to building an inclusive workplace culture that reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from diverse community groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTI, people with a disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants can access recruitment application support through the Stepping Up initiative. NSW Health is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.