Clinical Nurse Consultant Aboriginal Health - Identified

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Remuneration: $149,408.12 - $152,392.73 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Gde 2

Requisition ID: REQ693922

Location: New England/North West

Application close date: Monday 12th October 2026

This is a position identified for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people on the basis of a genuine occupational qualification under section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criteria.

About The Role

As the Clinical Nurse Consultant, you will provide expert clinical consultancy and leadership to strengthen the quality, safety and cultural responsiveness of care delivered through Aboriginal Health Service Unit (AHSU) and Aboriginal Health Care Coordination (AHCC) services.

This is an opportunity to combine advanced nursing practice, cultural knowledge and service improvement to help shape culturally safe, coordinated care for Aboriginal patients, families and communities.

Working alongside Aboriginal Health Practitioners, Aboriginal Health Workers, nursing, medical and allied health colleagues, you will contribute to the design, implementation and ongoing development of AHSU services across the region, supporting a multidisciplinary approach that places Aboriginal patients, families, culture and community at the centre of care.

Your Day-to-day Work Will Include

• Providing specialist clinical advice and supporting complex patient care and transition planning.
• Strengthening continuity of care across hospital, community and Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service settings.
• Mentoring and supporting staff to develop clinical capability and culturally safe practice.
• Identifying clinical risks and contributing to quality, safety and practice improvement.
  
  

About You

We are looking for an experienced Registered Nurse who understands that culturally safe care is built through relationships, listening, respect and accountability to Aboriginal patients, families and communities.

You Will Bring

• Advanced clinical capability and sound professional judgement.
• Cultural humility, professional integrity and a commitment to culturally safe care.
• Confidence to advocate for patients while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
• A proactive and approachable style, with the ability to turn identified gaps into practical improvements.
• The ability to build constructive partnerships with Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services and other community partners.
  
  

Knowledge of local systems, AHSU processes, project management, evaluation and education can be further developed in the role.

Essential Requirements

• Demonstrated strong connection to Aboriginal culture, Country and community, with the ability to apply cultural knowledge, protocols and perspectives in a professional health setting.
• Registered Nurse with current Authority to Practice with AHPRA who has at least 5 years full time equivalent post registration experience, with at least 3 years full time equivalent experience in this specialty field.
• Approved postgraduate nursing qualifications relevant to Aboriginal Health, advanced clinical practice, public health, or a related field, or a demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Eligibility to drive in NSW and the ability and willingness to drive for work purposes.
  
  

Why join us?

This is an exciting opportunity to help shape a developing Aboriginal-led service and make a meaningful contribution to the care experienced by Aboriginal patients and families.

✅Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero

✅Relocating? The Welcome Experience offers free support to help you and your family settle into your new community.

✅Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)

✅4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)

✅6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full time nurses)

✅Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife 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

Need more information?

• Click here for the Position Description
• Find out more about applying for this position
  
  

For role related queries or questions contact Martin Roberts on Martin.Roberts1@health.nsw.gov.au

Additional Information

• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
• To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
  
  

Information For Applicants

Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) 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. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

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: http://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp.

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2023_022: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific 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 HNELHD 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.

HNE 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.

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