Aboriginal Targeted Allied Health Care Coordinator

Sydney-Childrens-Hospital-Network; Sydney; On-site; AUD 122,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work opportunities

Salary packaging and meal娱乐?

Job summary

Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network is seeking an Allied Health Care Coordinator (Level 3) within the Aboriginal Care Coordination Team at Randwick, NSW. This is a temporary full-time role ending 30 June 2027, encouraging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants.

The role works with the Community Child Health Team to support Aboriginal children and families in managing chronic conditions and linking to primary care services.

Responsibilities

• The primary focus of this position is for Aboriginal children and families to have access to high quality, evidence based and culturally-safe community services to support optimal health, development and wellbeing.

Job description

Employment Type: TemporaryFull Time until 30 June 2027

Position Classification: Health Clinician Lvl 3 including classifications of Allied Health Lvl 3

Remuneration: 121568 - 125507 full-time equivalent base salary range (+12% super + 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging)

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ690862

Location: Randwick

Applications Close: Midnight on 22 September 2026

For role related queries or questions contact Louise Sealy on [e-mail]

At the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network, every role helps children and young people live their healthiest lives.

As the largest paediatric health service in Australia, we care for thousands of children each year, in hospital and at home. Our people are united by compassion, collaboration and excellence in care.

An exciting opportunity exists for an Allied Health Care Coordinator (Level 3) with the Aboriginal Care Coordination Team (ACCT) at Sydney Children’s Hospital Randwick. This is a temporary full-time position ending 30th June 2027. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families.

For application support, visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application, or contact the SCHN’s Aboriginal Workforce Consultant at [e-mail] The Allied Health Care Coordinator is based in the Community Child Health Team and works closely with the Aboriginal Health Worker to assist in care co-ordination for Aboriginal children and their families to manage their chronic conditions and link them into primary health care services.

The Allied Health Care Coordinator works closely with the Aboriginal Health Directorate to ensure Aboriginal staff are supported in their cultural wellbeing and professional development. As an Aboriginal employee being part of a specific Aboriginal program, you will have access to Cultural Supervision and through the Directorate be connected to the larger Aboriginal workforce.

Whilst this position is open to all individuals, it is targeted to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people under section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply and consideration will be given to suitable Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants to promote equal or improved access. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criterion.

What you’ll be doing

The primary focus of this position is for Aboriginal children and families to have access to high quality, evidence based and culturally-safe community services to support optimal health, development and wellbeing. This role will work as a Care Coordinator in the Community Child Health team with Aboriginal children and their families to manage their chronic conditions and link them into primary health care services. The Community Child Health team offers comprehensive and accessible services, programs, and advocacy for Aboriginal children and their families in the La Perouse community plus further beyond The Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network. The role will work as part of a multidisciplinary team. The role includes clinical supervision with opportunities for further education and training. The role will work very closely with other members of the Aboriginal Chronic Care Team (ACCT) and the La Perouse Family Support Team (FST), which is based with the Community Child Health team. The role is a joint initiative between The Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network (SCHN) and Central and Eastern Sydney Primary Health Network (CESPHN) to increase care in the community for Aboriginal children.

Additional Benefits (where applicable)

• Flexible work opportunities
• Salary packaging and meal entertainment benefits
• accrued days off (ADOs)
• fitness passport
• employee assistance program (EAP)

Child Safe Standards

SCHN is committed to maintaining a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, in line with NSW Health’s commitment to the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Additional Information

SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity, recognising that a diverse workforce strengthens our culture and enhances the care we provide to children, young people and their families.

Permanent NSW Health roles require Australian citizenship or permanent residency. Temporary visa holders may be considered where no suitable Australian citizen or permanent resident is identified.

NSW Health vaccination and screening requirements must be met prior to commencement.

This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian.

Where required, overseas qualifications must be formally assessed by the Department of Education or relevant authority for recognition in Australia.

An Eligibility List may be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.

Learn more about The Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network.

For technical support please contact 1300 679 367