Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2
Remuneration: $2458.89 - $2539.80 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Gosford Public Health and Health Promotion
Requisition ID: REQ687654
Applications Close: Sunday 13 September 2026 at 11:59pm
Are you an experienced Registered Nurse with a passion for immunisation, communicable disease control and public health nursing? Central Coast Local Health District is seeking an experienced and motivated Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 – Public Health to join our team.
About the Opportunity
As a Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 – Public Health, you will play a key leadership role in the delivery of safe, high-quality, evidence-based immunisation programs and communicable disease control initiatives.
This position plays a key role in providing clinical leadership and expertise in immunisation and communicable disease control to promote safe, evidence-based, high-quality public health care across the Central Coast. In this role you will:
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Provide expert clinical leadership in immunisation and communicable disease control.
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Deliver safe, evidence-based care to children, families and the community.
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Mentor, educate and support staff to strengthen clinical practice and capability.
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Drive quality improvement and service development across Public Health programs.
For more information about this role, please view the Position Description
About You
We are looking for someone who has:
Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse (Division
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Accredited Authorised Immuniser status and demonstrated expertise in safe, high-quality immunisation practice.
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Strong clinical leadership skills, with the ability to mentor, educate and support nursing and multidisciplinary teams.
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A commitment to evidence-based practice and quality improvement, with a drive to lead positive change in Public Health.
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Excellent communication, collaboration and digital health skills, together with a current NSW Driver’s Licence.
Applicants must have current work rights in Australia or be a permanent resident or citizen. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applicants who do not meet this requirement.
Benefits
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Work-Life Balance: Enjoy an accrued day off each month, 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave.
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Financial Benefits: Boost your take-home pay with salary packaging, save on car costs with novated leasing, and access relocation assistance.
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Health & Wellbeing: Stay active with discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport), free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling for you and your family. Plus, access discounted private health insurance.
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Career Growth: Advance your career with free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.
Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health
Central Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the
Stepping Up initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process. You’re also welcome to reach out to Nathan Bramston-Dean in our Aboriginal Workforce Development Team at
[email protected] or call 02 4320 3519 for one-on-one support.
Vaccination Requirements
All NSW Health workers are required to comply with the Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive. This includes:
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Category A positions: Mandatory evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis assessment.
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Category B positions: Vaccination is recommended but not mandatory.
Applicants must provide appropriate evidence of compliance prior to commencement. For detailed information, please refer to the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Policy.
NSW Health strongly recommends all workers stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as per the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation guidelines. However, COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.
Additional Information
An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.
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You are encouraged to complete applications on a week day where Technical Support is available Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm by phoning ROB Help Desk on 1300 679 367.
