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Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to 31 Dec 2022)

Position Classification: Nurse Manager Level 3

Remuneration: $127,159.18 - $129,522.86 pa (plus super)

Hours per week: 38

Location: Dubbo or Orange

Nurse Manager - Child and Family Wellness

Integrated Care Directorate

About the role:

The Nurse Manager of Child and Family Wellness is responsible for the operational management of the Wellbeing Nurse Coordinators and associated programs for Western NSW LHD.

The Nurse Manager Child and Family Wellness will be responsible for managing and leading the team based within the Integrated Care Directorate including Statewide Hearing Screening, Statewide Eyesight Screening, Wellbeing and Health In-Reach Nurse Coordinators, and other initiatives as identified. The Manager will support the broader Midwifery, Paediatrics, Child and Family Health teams; and work collaboratively with all members of the Integrated Care Directorate team members as required.

This is a targeted position in accordance with GSE Rule 26: Employment of eligible persons. Whereby Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply and, where found suitable, will be given higher priority under affirmative action in order to improve access to employment and career opportunities. In the event there are no suitable Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants, then applications from non-Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants will be considered.

Where you’ll be working:

Western NSW is rich in Aboriginal culture, and home to beautiful country landscapes, fine regional art galleries, an internationally renowned wildlife sanctuary, tranquil national parks, breathtaking views, friendly towns, outdoor adventures and untouched natural wonders. The region is abundant in lush family-owned farms and organic local produce, and host to some of the best wineries and award-winning restaurants in Australia.

Living and working in Western NSW is very much a personal experience – there is something here for everyone.

About us:

is the largest employer in the region, with over 7,700 dedicated staff working across 3 major rural referral hospitals, 50 community health centres, numerous corporate and executive offices and 38 inpatient facilities – which include 25 multipurpose services and 4 district health services.

We are committed to building a workplace that values diversity, inclusion and belonging, by recognising and valuing the skills and strengths each person can bring to our organisation. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse groups.

Watch our video to find out what it is like to work with the Western NSW Local Health District.

Some of the include:

Genuine support in an inclusive, compassionate and caring team environment.

Interesting and challenging work that will bring your purpose to life, broaden your scope and fast track your career.

Greater autonomy and responsibility to reach your full potential.

Opportunities to make an impact and shape the future of rural health through involvement in projects, innovations and research.

Opportunities for learning and development, including access to a mentoring program and in-house training with our Organisational Development Unit and eLearning system.

Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefits

Paid leave entitlements

Flexible work practices

Access to

and free and confidential counselling services.

How to apply:

Candidates must read the Position Description and address the Selection Criteria for the role, providing examples where required. You must also upload a copy of your current CV as part of your application. For assistance, see our For further information on the remuneration and conditions, visit .

Applications will close 5 May 2022 – 11:59pm.

For role related enquiries, please reach out to Tammy O’Connor on (02) 6809 6560 or

COVID-19 Response:

All NSW Health workers are required to have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine by 30 September 2021 and two doses by 30 November 2021 or have an approved medical contraindication certificate. You will be required to provide a record of your COVID-19 vaccination status if successful for this role.

Talent Pool

If we identify a surplus of suitable candidates for this role, you may also be invited to an eligibility list where you could be offered an alternative position per the relevant Award.