- Lead culturally safe chronic care for Aboriginal communities
- Strengthen care coordination and improve health outcomes
- Mentor nurses and drive quality clinical practice
Lead, coordinate and deliver culturally safe chronic care, building trusted relationships and improving health outcomes for Aboriginal families.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2
Remuneration: $124,565.90 - $128,661.92 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38 (Job Share may be considered for part time hours)
Location: Mount Druitt Community Health Centre
Where you'll be working
Join Western Sydney Local Health District at Mount Druitt Community Health Centre, working within a dedicated Aboriginal Chronic Care Program. You’ll be part of a team committed to equity, cultural respect and improving long-term health outcomes across Western Sydney.
- Collaborative and culturally focused community health environment
- Strong partnerships with Aboriginal Health services and community
- Supportive leadership with opportunities for professional growth
- Involvement in innovative models of chronic and complex care
- Access to networks, education and continuous learning
What you'll be doing
As a Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2, you will provide advanced clinical leadership in Aboriginal chronic care, coordinating services and advocating for culturally appropriate healthcare delivery.
- Coordinate care and support for clients with chronic and complex needs
- Lead culturally responsive nursing practice and clinical improvements
- Build strong partnerships with Aboriginal communities and services
- Provide mentorship, guidance and clinical leadership to staff
- Advocate for equitable access and improved health outcomes
How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.
Essential Criteria:
- License: Current Drivers Licence valid within Australia
- Qualification: Post registration graduate qualifications relevant to performing the role of Clinical Specialist Grade 2 for Aboriginal Chronic Care e.g. Advanced Nursing and/ Aged Nursing, Critical Care Nursing and /or Diabetes Management, and /or Renal Nursing or equivalent
- Registration: Current Registered Nurse division 1 Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
Selection Criteria:
1. Current Registered Nurse division 1 Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) with recent postgraduate clinical nursing experience three (3) years full time equivalent post registration experience.
2. Demonstrated extensive experience working with Aboriginal people with chronic and complex health issues and their families.
3. Post registration graduate qualifications relevant to performing the role of Clinical Specialist Grade 2 for Aboriginal Chronic Care e.g. Advanced Nursing and/ Aged Nursing, Critical Care Nursing and /or Diabetes Management, and /or Renal Nursing or equivalent.
4. Demonstrated skills and knowledge in case management, including care coordination and education on self-management for Aboriginal people living with complex and chronic conditions, using culturally appropriate and advanced clinical skills in patient/client Assessment and care planning.
5. Demonstrated ability to provide leadership in the provision and development of clinical practice by utilisation of evidence based research and best practice organisations.
6. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with Aboriginal clients, carers and a diverse range of health care providers including those in government, non-government and community
7. Demonstrated ability to work within a multidisciplinary team, with an emphasis on service delivery, quality of care and team cohesion with an ability to identify and improve opportunities to enhance continuity of care between the acute sector, primary care providers and community based services.
8. Demonstrate ability to utilise information technology within a variety of applications and willingness to undertake training.
Requisition ID: REQ670069
Applications Close: 8th July 2026
Previous applicants need not apply.
Need more information?
- Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.
- Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
This is an Aboriginal targeted position. As priority is given to a suitable candidate who is Aboriginal, applicants will need to provide information to corroborate their Aboriginality.
People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ .
Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
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