Job Specifications
Support tiny humans, empower their parents and build brighter beginnings in Narrabri
Remuneration: $37.48 - $52.62 Per Hour + Super + Salary Packaging
Location: Narrabri Community Health Service
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time | Temporary Part Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Hours Per Week: 20
Requisition ID: REQ615183
Applications Close: Sunday 14th December 2025
Where you’ll be working
Narrabri Community Health is tucked inside the Narrabri Hospital precinct, making it a central hub for care across every stage of life. Our team looks after everything from mental health and chronic disease management to women’s health, Aboriginal health, child and family health and aged care. We’re big on making healthcare feel personal, accessible and genuinely supportive, no matter where people are on their journey.
About The Community
Narrabri is an absolute gem for anyone who loves a mix of country comfort and outdoor adventure. You’ve got Mount Kaputar and the Namoi Valley right on your doorstep, plus incredible volcanic formations, camping, canoeing, cycling and some seriously gorgeous sunsets. Fresh local produce, friendly faces and easy flights to Sydney and Brisbane make it the kind of place where life feels balanced in the best way.
About The Role
As a Child and Family Health Nurse, you’ll be a trusted guide for families with little ones aged zero to five. You’ll work above the level of a registered nurse as part of a primary health model, helping parents build confidence through evidence based assessments, practical resources and calm, responsive care. You’ll spot any developmental concerns early, create tailored care plans and walk alongside families as they navigate these huge early years. Every day brings something new, meaningful and full of heart.
Why you’ll love it
You’ll join a dynamic, passionate team who care deeply about supporting families and cheering on the wins, big and small. You’ll work in a service that genuinely values growth, with opportunities to build your skills through the professional development framework and a workplace culture that has your back. Most of all, you’ll get to make a real, lasting difference in the lives of children and parents during some of their most important moments.
At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:
Be rewarded with up to $10,000 in the first 12 months PLUS up to $5,000 each year thereafter in fortnightly payments under the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme.*
Access to The Welcome Experience - settle into your new community with all the support you need to embrace rural NSW.
Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full time nurses)
Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true work-life balance
Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professional
If you’re ready to bring your care, creativity and kindness to Narrabri, we’d love to have you.
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Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Krystle Brown on Krystle.Brown@health.nsw.gov.au
Additional Information
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp
This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.
Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.
If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment pro
About the Company
Our Vision Exceptional rural healthcare. Healthier together. Care tailored to people's needs. MLHD provides a range of public health services across southern NSW. As the largest employer in the region, with over 5,000 healthcare staff working across 33 hospitals and 12 primary health care centres, we are supported by volunteers who make an invaluable contribution to enriching the lives of people in our care. We have a wide range of career pathways available; so why not explore the benefits of working and living in regional N...
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