Clinical Nurse/Midwife Consultant (Grade 2) - Substance Use in Pregnancy and Parenting Service (SUPPS)

Clinical Nurse/Midwife Consultant Grade 2- Substance Use in Pregnancy and Parenting Service (SUPPS)

The Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) Substance Use in Pregnancy and Parenting Service (SUPPS) is a specialist, coordinated, multidisciplinary service supporting women with substance use challenges from the antenatal period to six months post-birth, with extended support up to two years in exceptional cases. SUPPS aims to improve health and social outcomes for pregnant women and their families by providing care navigation, support, and facilitating engagement with necessary services.

Our benefits:

Financial:

12% superannuation

Salary packaging and novated leasing

Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)

Work-Life Balance:

Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)

Paid maternity and parental leave (for more information)

Generous leave options like long service and carers leave

Health & Wellbeing:

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

Employment type: Permanent Full - Time

Position classification: Clinical Nurse / Midwife Consultant - Grade 2

Remuneration: $145,056.42– $147,952.34 per annum (+ super +17.5% leave loading where applicable)

Hours per week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ672422

Vaccination Category: A

Location: Wagga Wagga

What you’ll be doing

The Clinical Nurse/Midwife Consultant – Substance Use in Pregnancy and Parenting Service is responsible for delivering specialist drug and alcohol nursing and midwifery consultancy services across inpatient, outpatient, and community settings. This role also carries significant responsibilities for clinical leadership, education, and participation in research, quality improvement initiatives, and clinical services planning. Based in Wagga Wagga, the position provides outreach and telehealth consultations across the district, including consultation services to NSW residents within the Albury Wodonga Health catchment.

Candidates will be required to meet the following criteria:

Current authority to practice as a Registered Nurse/Midwife (Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, AHPRA) with a minimum of five years full-time equivalent post-registration experience, including at least three years in the drug and alcohol specialty, and postgraduate qualifications relevant to the field

NSW Working with children clearance

Compliance with Vaccination category A

Current driver’s licence and willingness to travel as required

More information:

1) Download the Position Description

2) Find out more about applying for this position.

For role related queries or questions contact Casey Doyle, A/Manager Strategic Development Drug & Alcohol & Early Intervention Programs on 0461 397 602 or casey.doyle@health.nsw.gov.au

Applications close: 17 July 2026

This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.

MLHD values diversity and is committed to building an inclusive workplace culture that reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from diverse community groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTI, people with a disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds

NSW Health is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

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