Are You the Right Fit?
The ideal candidate is an experienced and confident senior nurse with advanced clinical and forensic skills, strong critical thinking, and the ability to lead in high‑pressure situations. You will bring expertise in trauma‑informed care, exceptional communication, and the capacity to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary and interagency teams. Your strengths include sound clinical judgement, attention to detail, and a commitment to maintaining high standards of care, evidence integrity, and service responsiveness. You are proactive, adaptable, and driven to improve outcomes for victim‑survivors through compassionate, expert nursing leadership.
Selection Criteria
To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.
1. Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (APHRA). At least 5 years fulltime equivalent post registration clinical experience including 3 years' experience in the specialty and post graduate qualifications relevant to Sexual Health, Women's Health or Midwifery.
2. Describe how you apply advanced clinical and trauma‑informed nursing practice when responding to acute sexual assault presentations.
3. Explain how you have led or contributed to service improvement, clinical governance, or interagency collaboration in a complex healthcare environment.
4. Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.
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More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?
Financial Perks
12% superannuation
Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary
Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
One extra day off each month for full-time employees
Work-Life Balance
Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
Paid maternity and parental leave
Generous leave options like long service and carers leave
Grow Your Career
Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.
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
Additional Information
Temporary visa holders
Vaccination Requirements
Child Safe Employment
South Western Sydney Local Health District 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.
