Requisition Number: REQ605929
Employment Type: Temporary Full - Time – (until 30 June 2027)
Hours per week: 38
Remuneration: $131,870.90 - $134,500.70 per annum (+ super + 17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant – Grade 2
Applications Close: 19 October 2025
Location: Negotiable within MLHD

Lead with Expertise, Care with Compassion – Shape the Future of Liver & Upper GI Cancer Care in MLHD

About Us
Be part of a passionate organisation delivering exceptional care to over 240,000 people across regional NSW. Spanning 125,000+ km², Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) is the region’s largest employer, with 5,000+ staff across 33 hospitals, 12 community health centres, and a range of specialist and mental health services.
At MLHD, you’ll support diverse and meaningful work, with opportunities for career growth, access to cutting-edge technology and a wide range of employee benefits and incentives.

About the Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) – level 2 to join us in this to join us in this exciting and dynamic new role to deliver service to all persons requiring liver and upper GI cancer services.

As the CNC you will be responsible for:

• Expert Clinical Knowledge & Experience
• Demonstrated advanced clinical expertise in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of evidence-based care for patients with liver and upper GI cancers across the continuum (diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, follow-up, and palliative care).
• Leadership & Consultancy Skills
• Proven ability to provide expert clinical advice, leadership, and guidance to patients, carers, and multidisciplinary health professionals, building strong referral networks and collaborative partnerships across hospital, community, and palliative care settings.
• Education & Supportive Care Delivery
• Experience in delivering tailored patient and carer education, information, and psychosocial support that promotes self-management, informed decision-making, and improved health outcomes.
• Research & Evidence-Based Practice
• Capacity to critically appraise, integrate, and contribute to research and clinical trials, with a demonstrated commitment to evidence-based practice and translation of research into improved models of care.
• Service Planning, Management & Adaptability
• Strong skills in planning, coordinating, and managing specialised cancer care services in line with clinical guidelines and organisational frameworks, with the ability to adapt to changing health care environments, competing priorities, and complex care needs.

To find out more, please review the Position Description

About You
Our ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Advanced clinical knowledge and leadership in cancer care, with at least 5 years fulltime equivalent post registration, with 3 years’ experience in oncology and or palliative care.
• Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Ability to provide tailored education, psychological support, and clinical coordination, with clinical expertise, clinical service planning and clinical leadership in the liver and upper GI care (and/or oncology nursing).
• Strong leadership and advocacy within clinical settings – inclusive of research and knowledge in the delivery of research and clinical trials
• Effective collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
• Commitment to accurate data reporting aligned with McGrath Foundation standards.

Why join MLHD?

At Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD), we offer more than a job — we offer the chance to make a real difference.

• Make a Meaningful Impact – Play a vital role in delivering essential health services to our diverse and vibrant regional communities.
• Attractive Remuneration – Enjoy competitive pay aligned with your skills and experience.
• Flexible Working Arrangements
• 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 advancement 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 grow your career and contribute to healthier communities.

How to Apply
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click apply now! Please contact Lucy Dunstan via [email protected] or if you have any questions about this role.

Make a Change. Make a Difference.

Murrumbidgee Local Health District is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.

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