At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide vital health services to Aboriginal children and families, ensuring cultural safety.
- Company: Join Armajun Aboriginal Health Service, dedicated to community health and wellbeing.
- Benefits: Full-time role with competitive pay and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with a focus on cultural respect and community relationships.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in early childhood health and support families in your community.
- Qualifications: Must be an Authorised Nurse Immuniser with experience in child health nursing.
The predicted salary is between 21.6 - 26.4 $ per hour.
Armajun Aboriginal Health Service - First 2000 Days is seeking a Child & Family Health Nurse. This role is based in the New England Region and involves full-time, fixed-term contract work under the NSW Health Award Equivalent.
The Mission: ACCHO First 2000 Days teams focus on early childhood health, aiming to catch developmental delays early, support confident parenting, and help families build strong foundations from birth to age five. Immunisations and cultural respect are both taken seriously in this role.
What You’ll Do:
- Provide specialised primary health services to Aboriginal infants, children, and families, including:
- Comprehensive child health checks and growth assessments (0–5 years)
- Immunisations as an Authorised Nurse Immuniser
- Practical clinical education on infant feeding (breastfeeding, formula, solids), sleep/settling, growth and wellbeing
- Early referrals to allied health and paediatrics when screening indicates needs
- Culturally safe home visits & outreach clinics with Aboriginal Health Workers
- School readiness checks (vision/hearing) and early childhood hygiene support
- Accurate documentation in Communicare and participation in clinical governance / CQI
Why You’ll Love This Role:
You’ll be part of an ACCHO-led model where relationships, culture, and community strengths are central. You will also experience the satisfaction of improving measurable outcomes such as immunisation coverage milestones and strong documentation and cold-chain compliance.
Who You Are:
- Clinical experience equivalent to RN Year 8
- Authorised Nurse Immuniser qualification in NSW (or near completion)
- Knowledge of early development milestones and ASQ tools
- Demonstrated ability to deliver culturally safe care
- Current driver’s licence and willingness to travel
- WWCC and National Police Clearance
- Postgraduate qualification in Child & Family Health Nursing
- Identifies as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
- Experience working in an ACCHO
The Funny Part (That Still Means Serious Work): Explain the “what now?” steps clearly, support early intervention, and keep care coordinated.
Child & Family Health Nurse in Armidale employer: Armajun Aboriginal Health Service
Armajun Aboriginal Health Service is an exceptional employer dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of Aboriginal communities across the New England region. With a strong focus on culturally safe, trauma-informed care, employees benefit from a supportive work culture that promotes professional development and leadership growth. The flexible employment options and commitment to inclusivity make it an ideal workplace for passionate mental health professionals looking to contribute to community wellbeing.
Contact Details:
Armajun Aboriginal Health Service Recruitment Team
