Care Program Coordinator

Southern NSW Local Health District; Warrawong; On-site; AUD 67,000 - 89,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Allocated Days Off

Novated leasing

Fitness Passport

Career progression, professional dev.

Job summary

Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District is seeking a Carer Program Coordinator to develop partnerships between consumers, carers and health service providers across the region.

You will work with key stakeholders to increase carers' access to services and improve communication with health professionals, while initiating strategies to enhance local health service effectiveness for carers.

Qualifications

• Health professional with hospital or community program management experience.
• Experience building partnerships between carers, consumers and health services.
• Registration or membership of relevant professional group where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Develop partnerships between consumers, carers and health service providers locally.
• Increase carers access to services and facilitate communication with health professionals.
• Initiate strategies to improve local health services for carers and promote carer initiatives.

Skills

Program management

Health services coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Hospital experience

Community health

Education

Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field

Job description

REQ692686 Requisition #

Access lifelong learning and career development opportunities that can only be found in the largest health system in Australia.

$46.06 - $61.28 per hour + 12% super & salary packaging | Permanent Part-Time 28 hours per week| Warrawong District Executive Office | REQ692686 | Grade: Health Manager Level 1 | Applications close: 24 September 2026

Join us in shaping healthier futures. Together we can do more.

Carer Program Coordinators are responsible for the development of partnerships between consumers, carers and health service providers at the local level. Carer Program Coordinators will work closely with key stakeholders to increase carers access to a range of services and to facilitate communication between carers and health professionals.

The Carer Program Coordinator role will initiate strategies to improve the effectiveness of local health services in meeting the needs of carers, through the provision of structures to promote carer initiatives. These may include education for both carers and health professionals and networking with all key stakeholders within government and non-government organisations. This position will suit a health professional with hospital/community and program management experience.

From Helensburgh in the north to North Durras in the south, ISLHD covers an area of 5,687 square kms. That’s 5,687 square kms of beautiful beaches, coastal cycling tracks, lush rainforests, incredible bushwalks and friendly people. The region is also host to many annual food, wine and arts festivals and events.

ISLHD operates seven hospital sites, employ over 8,500 staff and provide community health services across 58 locations. Commute times are short, childcare and schooling options are plentiful, and Sydney and Canberra are close by.

Benefits of working with ISLHD.

We understand that balancing career aspirations with the demand of the everyday, as well as maintaining a healthy work-life balance, can be a challenge. To help with this, we offer a range of benefits which include:

• - Allocated Days Off (ADO) - once a month take a paid day off (eligible full-time employees)
• - Novated leasing - lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees)
• - Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)
• - Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities

• - Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category B role.
• - Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field, or equivalent work experience, or a combination of study and work experience with eligibility for registration/membership of relevant professional group where applicable, eg. ASSW, APS, etc.
• - Current NSW Driver’s Licence Class C.

ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

ISLHD 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 wellbeing of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

- Visit the Stepping Up website here . Stepping Up supports Aboriginal people to navigate the recruitment process and find a career or employment in NSW Health.

- Visit The Welcome Experience website here . The Welcome Experience is a free service supporting essential workers (and their families) who are considering applying for or have accepted a job in regional NSW.

ISLHD acknowledges that our health district is located on the unceded lands of the Aboriginal people who are the Traditional Custodians of the NSW South Coast.

NSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of New South Wales. It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders past and present, and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today.