Requisition Number: REQ658426
Employment Type: Permanent, Fulltime
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant-Grade 1
Remuneration: $130,524.69 - $133,191.02 per annum, + super + 17.5% leave loading
Hours per Week: 38 hrs per week
Applications Close: 16th June 2026
Location: Wagga
Vaccination Category: 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 11).
Lead Change. Enhance Care. Make a Difference in Aged Care
About the Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 1 (CNC1) to join the Aged and Related Care team at Wagga Wagga Base Hospital.
About You
We are looking for a skilled and compassionate nurse leader who thrives in a collaborative healthcare environment and is passionate about improving care for older people.
Our ideal candidate will demonstrate:
Extensive clinical experience in aged care, rehabilitation, chronic and complex care, or related specialties
Strong leadership and consultancy skills with the ability to influence and support best practice care
Commitment to evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and service innovation
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills across multidisciplinary teams
Experience supporting education, mentoring, and capability development of nursing staff
Ability to contribute to strategic service planning and clinical practice development
Essential Criteria
Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
Minimum 5 years full-time equivalent post registration experience with approved post registration qualifications relevant to the specialty or equivalent experience deemed appropriate
Current NSW Working with Children Check
National Police Check
To find out more, please review the Position Description.
Why join MLHD?
At Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD), we offer more than a job — we offer the chance to make a real difference.
Meaningful Impact – Play a vital role in supporting essential services to our diverse and vibrant regional communities.
Flexible Working Arrangements – Designed to support work-life balance, aligned with NSW Health policy.
Generous Salary Packaging – Access up to $20,600 per annum tax-free for living expenses, plus the option for novated car leasing.
Professional Development – Take advantage of ongoing learning and career development opportunities.
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.
Click here to discover why MLHD is the right place to contribute to healthier communities.
How to Apply
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, Apply Now. Please contact [email protected] if you have any questions about this role.
Your application will need to include:
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 11). 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
