Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and 5 years full time equivalent post registration experience.

Approved post graduate nursing qualifications in a field relevant to the specialty field or such other qualifications or experience deemed appropriate by the organisation.

Demonstrated evidence of strategies used to maintain current knowledge of clinical practice advances and research in the specialty area of communicable diseases.

Demonstrated ability to apply expert knowledge to provide safe compassionate quality care and advice that is culturally responsive to key stakeholders.

Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and engage with a range of key stakeholders and a multidisciplinary health care team to identify and ensure responsiveness and flexibility to service provision to meet community needs.

Demonstrated capacity to interact with others in a personable and professional manner and personally resolve conflicts when they arise.

Demonstrated evidence of the use of critical thinking as it relates to the delivery of advanced evidenced based nursing care focused on communicable diseases.

Demonstrated understanding and participation in risk management, work health and safety and quality improvement in the workplace.

Proven ability to consult, review, and develop, both new and existing policies and procedures within the relevant specialty of communicable diseases.

Demonstrated ability to lead and undertake communicable disease surveillance, investigations and response.

• We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact

  **********@health.nsw.gov.au

• We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.

• 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

• 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

• 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

• May be considered if no suitable citizen or permanent resident is found.

• 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.