Child and Family Health Nurse Midwife

NSW Health; Newcastle; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A health organization in Australia seeks a Birra Li Child and Family Health Nurse/Midwife to support Aboriginal families through their pregnancy and early childhood journeys. Responsibilities include providing essential child health checks and immunisations while collaborating with healthcare professionals. The role requires current registration as a Registered Nurse/Midwife and Child and Family Health qualifications. This position offers full-time and part-time opportunities, emphasizing cultural safety and community connections.

Qualifications

• Must have current registration as a Registered Nurse/Midwife with AHPRA.
• Child and Family Health qualifications or working towards these qualifications are required.

Responsibilities

• Support Aboriginal families during pregnancy and early childhood.
• Provide child health checks and immunisations up to school age.
• Collaborate with families and community organisations to enhance child development.

Skills

Child and Family Health qualifications or working towards

Current registration as a Registered Nurse/Midwife with AHPRA

Job description

Birra Li Child and Family Health Nurse/Midwife

Remuneration: $37.48 - $52.62 Per Hour, 12% Super, Salary Packaging
Employment Type: Permanent (Full Time / Part Time)
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Newcastle Community Health Centre, Awabakal Country
Requisition ID: REQ618408
Applications Close: Thursday 4th December 2025

About the role

As a Birra Li Child and Family Health Nurse/Midwife you will support 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 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 is a valued part of the role, extending high‑quality care to families who need it most.

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

Where you'll 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 immunisations up to school age.

Nestled in the heart of Newcastle, the Newcastle Community Health Service is in a prime location just moments from breathtaking beaches, surrounded by thriving café culture and seamlessly connected to public transport.

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 Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
• To be eligible for permanent employment you must be an Australian Citizen, a permanent resident of Australia or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport.
• 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. For assistance addressing selection criteria, visit the NSW Health Indigenous Employment Tool. All new employees must comply with the Policy Directive PD2024015: Occupational Assessment Screening and Vaccination for Category A positions.

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Experience

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Vacancy

1

Hourly Salary

$37 - $52