Community Care Coordinator

Neami National; Sydney; Vor Ort; AUD 92.000 - 99.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Generous leave entitlements including…

Optional monthly Accrued Day Off (ADO)

17.5% Annual Leave Loading

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development through...

Learning and Development programs

Fitness Passport membership

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Zusammenfassung

Neami National is seeking a Community Care Coordinator in Sydney (Hurstville area) to provide compassionate, consumer-led psychosocial support after distress or suicide-related events. The role involves short-term, one-on-one care coordination, safety planning and navigating health and community services with families and external partners.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team, building relationships to support holistic care, with a focus on culturally appropriate approaches and

Qualifikationen

• Relevant tertiary qualification and/or equivalent experience and understanding of working with people experiencing distress, with mental health challenges, suicidality and/or deliberate self-harm.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with partner agencies and organisations to strengthen community-based prevention and intervention initiatives.
• Strong emotional resilience including the ability to sit with discomfort, distress and people in crisis.
• Experience liaising with external service providers, including specialist mental health services, GP's and other community-based services and organisations.
• Ability to establish respectful professional relationships that have clear boundaries with consumers, staff and partner organisations.

Aufgaben

• Provide compassionate, strengths-based, consumer-led care and support after suicide attempt or distress.
• Deliver short-term, one-on-one, flexible psychosocial support and care coordination via assertive outreach.
• Support clients to co-create safety plans and wellbeing plans guiding their support.
• Coordinate care with consumers, families and external stakeholders to navigate services and supports.
• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders and community partners to enable holistic care.

Jobbeschreibung

Community Care Coordinator

For all people in Australia living with mental health and wellbeing challenges to live a life that is meaningful to them.

Position Details

• Full time, Maximum Term Contract until 30 June 2027 (Parental Leave coverage)
• Classification: SCHADS Level 4 with a salary range of $92,378 - $99,393 per annum pro rata + Superannuation
• Salary packaging arrangements providing tax benefits available for living and entertainment expenses increasing your take home income where part of your wage is paid tax free each pay, savings thousands in tax each year
• Location: Hurstville, NSW 2220

About your new role

Community Care Coordinators will provide compassionate, strengths based, consumer-led and culturally appropriate care and support to people after a suicide attempt or experience of distress/suicidal crisis.

Community Care Coordinators will provide short-term, one-on-one, flexible, psychosocial support and care coordination through assertive outreach. People will be supported to co-create safety plans and to develop wellbeing plans that guide their support. Support includes coordinating care with consumers, families and external stakeholders to navigate systems, services, and connection with supports available to them. Community Care Coordinators will build and maintain relationships with a number of stakeholders and community partners to facilitate holistic care for people accessing the service.

What you will bring to the role

• Relevant tertiary qualification and/or equivalent experience and understanding of working with people experiencing distress, with mental health challenges, suicidality and/or deliberate self-harm.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with partner agencies and organisations to strengthen community-based prevention and intervention initiatives.
• Strong emotional resilience including the ability to sit with discomfort, distress and people in crisis.
• Experience liaising with external service providers, including specialist mental health services, GP's and other community-based services and organisations.
• Ability to establish respectful professional relationships that have clear boundaries with consumers, staff and partner organisations.
• Proficient in the language of Mandarin would be beneficial, however not mandatory
• Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (police check) - disclosable outcomes considered
• Current Working with Children Check - required before commencement of work
• Current Australian drivers licence
• Australian working rights

What will Neami offer

• Generous leave entitlements including Gratis Leave, Wellness Leave and Parental Leave
• Optional monthly Accrued Day Off (ADO)
• 17.5% Annual Leave Loading
• Flexible work arrangements are available for maintaining your work-life balance
• Professional development through regular practice development sessions and coaching with your supervisor
• Ongoing extensive in-house Learning and Development programs to encourage learning and skill-building
• Fitness Passport membership to support your health and wellbeing (available in most States/Territories and subject to minimum working hours and/or length of service)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through TELUS - providing holistic health and wellness supports and resources to Neami staff and their immediate family

Applications Close: 23 November 2026

Be Yourself

-Neami values and celebrates diversity including multidisciplinary teams and the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that is accessible, inclusive and reflects the community in which we live.

Neami is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We commit to providing accessible and safe physical and online environments for all children and young people. Click https://www.neaminational.org.au/about/our-approach/children-and-young-people/ for full statement.

If you have any further questions regarding this role which are not addressed in the job advertisement or position description, or if you require any adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact:

Ingrid Stefan, Service Manager- The Way Back Hurstville - *************@neaminational.org.au