Registered Nurse Level 4 Grade 1 – Child Protection Liaison Officer (
Job Number:
02PNU)
Description
Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent Classification: Registered Nurse Level 4.1 (P00103)Salary: $144,410 (Plus 12.5% Super) Location: Canberra Health ServicesSection: Women, Youth and ChildrenClosing Date: 04 March 2026
What can we offer you:
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City living without the traffic – click here to see why you should live in Canberra.
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Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital.
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Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions.
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Flexible working conditions.
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Reimbursement of relocation expenses for interstate candidates (subject to review and approval).
To find out more on what a career at CHS can give you, the benefits of working with us and why Canberra is Australia’s happiest city click here: Benefits of working with us – Canberra Health Services (act.gov.au)
About the Role:
Are you ready for your next challenge? Then this is the role for you!
Step into a pivotal leadership role as our Child Protection Liaison Officer, where you’ll champion best‑practice advice, mentorship and education to strengthen child safety across Canberra Health Services and the Office for Children, Youth and Family. In this influential position, you’ll work autonomously to build strong communication pathways, drive cross‑directorate collaboration, and support positive outcomes for children and families. Bringing advanced clinical insight, high‑level interpersonal skills and confidence in delivering child‑protection training, you’ll guide multidisciplinary teams through complex decision making with professionalism and compassion. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone adaptable, knowledgeable and passionate about improving the lives of vulnerable children.
For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description.
Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:
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Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.
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Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.
To Apply:
Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a 2-page cover letter or pitch, responding to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description.
***Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position***
Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website.
Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our communityOur Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind
CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply.
The new state-of-the-art Building 5 is now officially open at Canberra Hospital. This 44,000sqm, nine-storey facility, the largest healthcare infrastructure project in the Territory’s history, delivers cutting-edge acute clinical services. Building 5 seamlessly integrates with existing campus buildings, ensuring smooth public access, patient transportation, and efficient logistics.
If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Libby Coonan at libby.coonan@act.gov.au
Job
: Registered Nurses & Midwives
Salary Range
: 144,410.00 – 144,410.00
Contact Name
: Elizabeth Coonan
Contact Email
: Libby.Coonan@act.gov.au
Closing Date
: 04/Mar/2026, 12:59:00 PM
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