Assistant In Nursing | Reproductive & Sexual Health | Metro Clinic
10/12/2025
09/01/2026
$34.53 - $36.21
Casual
Metro Clinics
Integrated Health Services
Metropolitan Clinics - Casual positions
Standard shifts are 8:30am - 5:00pm on weekdays (please note, there are no guaranteed and/or regular hours)
Opportunities for travel to regional NSW
Professional support and development provided
Assistant in Nursing (AIN) casual pool position available at reproductive & sexual health clinics in Newington, Fairfield and Penrith (candidates must be able to work across all three locations). State of the art facilities with comprehensive clinical supports and opportunities to build your clinical skills in procedural assisting, monitoring vital signs, reprocessing of medical devices (sterilising) and supporting clients. Opportunity to travel to our regional clinics (Newcastle and Dubbo).
Develop and expand your AIN skillsin reproductive and sexual health with opportunities to provide procedural assistance, monitor vital signs, reprocess medical devices (sterilising) and support clients through their healthcare journey. The position is responsible for the provision of high quality clinical care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Medical Officer.
Family Planning Australia (FPA) is the leading provider of reproductive and sexual health services in NSW. As an independent not-for-profit organisation, we offer expert clinical care, information, and advice for everybody in every family as well as education and training and evidence-based research to support doctors, nurses, and other professionals.
Your benefits
Reproductive and sexual health focused scope of practice
Learning & development support
Modern clinical facilities
Multidisciplinary team
Comprehensive clinical support structures
Fully accredited against the National Safety & Quality Healthcare Standards
The AIN plays an important role in supporting the operation of Family Planning Australia (FPA) clinics. This is a multi-faceted role which is responsible for providing clinical support to the organisation including assisting medical officers and registered nurses with the care of clients.
Casual pool positions
Flexibility across our Metropolitan Clinics (Newington, Fairfield and Penrith)
Base hourly rate: $34.53 - $36.21 (hourly rate dependent on experience)
FPA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply.
We encourage applicants to submit your current resume and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria listed in the position description as soon as possible. We will be reviewing applications regularly, interviewing and placing candidates on an ongoing basis, and the advertisement may be closed early if the position is successfully recruited to.
Family Planning Australia does not accept unsolicited agency resumes or applications and is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited agency resumes or applications.
We are currently recruiting for part time AIN hours, please refer to our FPA Careers page for further information
Desired Skills and Experience
Essential criteria
Basic knowledge and understanding of the principles of infection control
Demonstrated ability to support clients and provide assistance during clinical procedures
Current CPR certificate
Willingness and ability to work across Family Planning Australia clinic locations
Sound computer skills, including MS Office applications
Demonstrated ability to provide reception and administrative support including billing, cash handling and reconciliation
Proven strong interpersonal, negotiation, written and oral communication skills
Demonstrated high level customer service skills, including conflict resolution
High level ability to manage competing demands and adapt effectively to change
Ability to perform tasks under the direction of the clinician with minimal supervision, as well as within a broader team
Must have Australian working rights
Desirable criteria
Current NSW driver’s license
Experience in a clinical/primary health care setting including use of, or willingness to develop competency in, the use of autoclaves and medical appointment booking systems
Experience working with priority populations including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, young people, people with disability, LGBTQ people and/or culturally and linguistically diverse people
Other requirements
A Criminal Record Check and Working with Children Check are required prior to commencement
