Allied Health Care Coordinator - REQ593465

NSW Health; Council of the City of Sydney; On-site; AUD 112,000 - 117,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading health service provider is seeking a Level 3 Allied Health Care Coordinator for a temporary part-time position to support Aboriginal children and families in Randwick. The role focuses on managing chronic conditions and connecting families to health services, while working in a supportive multidisciplinary team. Ideal candidates will possess substantial experience in allied health practices aimed at children and have a sound knowledge of Aboriginal community resources.

Benefits

Salary packaging for tax savings

Meal entertainment savings

Accrued Day Off for Full Time employees

Access to the Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Passport

Flexible Work Practice Opportunities

Qualifications

• Significant post graduate experience in various allied health interventions/modalities.
• Knowledge of psycho-social challenges facing Aboriginal families.
• Current NSW Drivers Licence.

Responsibilities

• Coordination of care for Aboriginal children and families.
• Manage chronic conditions and link to primary health care services.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.

Skills

Post graduate experience in Allied Health/Care Coordination

Crisis intervention

Case management

Counselling

Group work

Education

Relevant qualifications in Allied Health

Job description

Overview

Sydney Children\'s Hospitals Network is the largest paediatric health care entity in Australia. We care for thousands of children each year in our hospitals and in their homes — with one purpose in mind — to help young people live their healthiest lives.

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time up to 30 June 2026
Position Classification: Allied Health Clinicians Level 3
Remuneration: 112396 - 116038 - Full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 24
Location: Randwick
Application Close: Midnight 2 October 2025

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 for 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 and programs for Aboriginal children and their families in the La Perouse community and elsewhere in South Eastern Sydney. The multidisciplinary team is highly supportive and includes Aboriginal staff. The role includes clinical supervision with opportunities for further education and training. The role is temporary with a view to longer term employment. 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.

An exciting opportunity exists for a Level 3 Allied Health Care Coordinator with the Aboriginal Care Coordination Team (ACCT) at Sydney Children\'s Hospital Randwick. This is a temporary 0.63FTE part-time position commencing September 2025 and ending 30 June 2026.

This role will provide care coordination for Aboriginal children and their families to manage their chronic conditions and link them into primary health care services. The role will work closely with the existing part-time Care Coordinator, Aboriginal Health Worker and the La Perouse Aboriginal Clinic team, 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. The Care Coordinator will aim to support access, health promotion and preventative health services to Aboriginal communities living within the CESPHN catchment area.

About You

We’re looking for someone who:

As an experienced Clinician, they possess substantial post graduate experience in Allied Health/Care Coordination practice with children and their families. This includes significant post graduate experience in a variety of allied health interventions/modalities including clinical supervision, crisis intervention, case management, counselling, and group work.

• A well-developed knowledge of the psycho-social challenges facing Aboriginal families in the relevant clinical area and a sound knowledge of relevant community resources and support services available to the children and families.
• Demonstrated advanced reasoning skills and can operate autonomously with minimum direct clinical supervision. This includes the ability to apply professional knowledge and judgement when performing novel, complex or critical tasks specific to their discipline.
• Holds current NSW Drivers Licence.

How to Apply

Click \u2018Apply Online\u2019 and submit your application including:

• A resume detailing relevant knowledge, skills and experience (maximum 5 pages)
• Answers to the selection criteria in the Position Description

Additional Benefits (for eligible employees)

• Salary packaging for tax savings
• Meal entertainment savings
• Accrued Day Off (ADO) for Full Time employees
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fitness Passport
• Flexible Work Practice Opportunities

Need more information?

• Position Description
• Applying for this position
• The Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network
• Aboriginal recruitment tool: Stepping Up

Further Contacts and Support

For role related queries or questions contact Louis Sealy. This email address is provided for applicants: [e-mail]

We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Children\’s Hospitals Network. For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to SCHN’s Aboriginal Workforce Consultant, please contact [e-mail].

For technical support please contact the customer services team on 1300 679 367.

Child Safe Standards

SCHN is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health\’s commitment to implementing 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

Applicants will be assessed against the essential criteria in Position Description. Please ensure that you review this document to understand the full requirements of the role.

NSW Health is committed to accessibility and may provide adjustments to the recruitment and interview process as needed, including physical adjustments, interview setup, or scheduling needs.

SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity - we acknowledge the vibrancy that a diverse workforce brings to enhance both our workplace culture and our service delivery to children, young people and their families and carers.

Employment of temporary visa holders is only considered if no suitable permanent resident or citizen is identified after labour market testing. Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

All workers must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting employment. See PD2024_15 for more detail.

This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Office of the Children’s Guardian Website.

For roles that require formal qualifications, overseas qualifications must be assessed by the Department of Education or the relevant authority appointed by the Australian Government for skilled migration purposes.

Eligibility List

An eligibility list may be created for future temporary part time vacancies. (temporary PT adverts)

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