Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 Hours per Week
Location: Campbelltown Hospital
Position Classification: Clinical Midwife Consultant Grade 2/Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2
Remuneration: $131,870.90 - $134,500.70

Requisition ID: REQ555921
Application Close Date: 09/03/2025
Interview Date Range: 12/03/2025 - 19/03/2025
Contact Details: Sibusisiwe Teckler Matutu | 0439305080 | [email protected]

About The Opportunity
Are you flexible, adaptable, and driven? The Drug Health Services team at South Western Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD) is looking for a passionate Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) or Clinical Midwifery Consultant (CMC) to join our Substance Use in Parenting and Pregnancy Service (SUPPS).

SUPPS is a dedicated service supporting pregnant women experiencing problematic substance use. We provide intake assessments and treatment services for pregnant women with current or recent substance use, case management support during pregnancy and postpartum, and plans to extend care to families for up to two years postnatally.

We are seeking a dynamic, engaging professional who is passionate about supporting mothers with substance use issues, their babies, and their families, using a trauma-informed approach.

If you're ready to make a difference and join a growing, supportive team, CLICK APPLY NOW!

What you'll be doing
The Clinical Midwife Consultant (CMC) is an expert practitioner who, through leadership facilitates evidence based practice. The CMC will promote a service which fosters clinical excellence, research and professional leadership.

The CMC contributes to quality health care by collaborating with the health care providers and consumer groups, developing clinical practice standards and evaluating their outcomes. The CMC is responsible for providing services which facilitate effective management of the care in the given specialty.

Where you'll be working
South Western Sydney is rapidly growing and is a great place for young people and families to build a life. We are close to public transport, a short drive to the beach and the natural wonders of the Blue Mountains and Royal National Park.

The area is growing exponentially with many major shopping centers, great entertainment venues and the development of Sydney’s new airport all located within minutes of new housing estates.

As part of the greater Sydney area, we have bustling metropolitan hubs as well as areas that maintain their rural heritage. It is an incredible place to explore with adventure or relaxation are at your fingertips.

How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.

How do you ensure that communication barriers, cultural differences, or hierarchies do not hinder effective collaboration and understanding among members of the multidisciplinary team?

Describe your experience in case management for complex care patients, particularly in the context of pregnancy and postnatal care. How did you collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to achieve positive outcomes?

1. Current Authority to Practice as a Midwife/Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
   At least 5 years full time equivalent post registration experience, with at least 3 years full time equivalent experience in the specialty field. In addition, the employee must have approved postgraduate nursing/midwifery qualifications relevant to the field in which the employee is appointed, or such other qualifications or experience deemed appropriate by the public hospital or public health organisation. Drug and Alcohol experience is essential.
   
   
2. How do you actively maintain your expertise and stay updated with the latest clinical advancements and research in your specialty? Can you provide an example of how you've implemented new findings or innovations into your clinical practice?

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Additional Information

Salary Packaging
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.

Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.

Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.

To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.

SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.

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