Employment Type: Permanent Full - Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse / Occupational Therapist – Level 1-2
Remuneration: $76,364.00 - $108,943.00 per annum (+ super +17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ658612
Location: Wagga Wagga Community Health Centre
Vaccination Category: A
Are you a talented Registered Nurse or Allied Health Professional looking to make a significant impact within regional communities?
About the role:
Join the Murrumbidgee Local Health District as a clinician within the Community Transition Aged Care Program (TACP), where you will play a vital role in helping elderly clients safely return home from hospital. Working as part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team in Wagga Wagga and surrounding areas, you will conduct comprehensive assessments, develop personalised care plans, and deliver both direct and virtual care. This rewarding position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of older Australians and their families, while working within a supportive, values-driven organisation committed to equity, quality and person-centred care.
Our ideal candidate will:
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Hold relevant tertiary qualifications as an Allied Health Professional or Registered Nurse with full AHPRA registration, a minimum of three years clinical experience, and demonstrated experience working with elderly clients in aged care settings.
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Possess sound knowledge of the aged care system, including My Aged Care, Transition Care Programs, Aged Care Assessment Service (ACAS), and Out of Hospital Care Programs.
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Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, including in virtual care environments.
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Show a proven ability to implement virtual care technologies and models of care to improve client access and outcomes, while thinking critically to manage complex clinical situations in a rapidly changing environment.
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Reflect the NSW Health CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect, and Empowerment, with a genuine commitment to working in partnership with clients, families, and medical practitioners to achieve client-centred goals.
What MLHD offer:
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Make a Meaningful Impact – Play a vital role in delivering essential health services to our diverse and vibrant regional communities.
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Attractive Remuneration – Enjoy competitive pay aligned with your skills and experience.
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Flexible Working Arrangements
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Generous Salary Packaging – Access up to $20,600 per annum tax-free for living expenses, plus the option for novated car leasing.
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Professional Development – Take advantage of ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
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Health & Wellbeing Support – Benefit from our comprehensive wellness programs for you and your family, including Employee Assistance Programs Fitness Passport and initiatives to support both physical and mental health.
More information:
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about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Amanda Eyres on
[email protected]
Applications close: 3 June 2026
MLHD welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and the LGBTIQ+ community.
If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, you can access recruitment application support through the Stepping Up initiative.
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 (Page 1. You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
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