Connections Transition Coordinator - PFT - Sydney Metro

NSW Health; Council of the City of Sydney; On-site; AUD 77,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in New South Wales is seeking a Health Clinician to join the Connections Program. This role involves improving continuity of care for patients with drug and alcohol problems exiting correctional facilities. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications and experience in managing health needs, and a passion for community health services. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, including training opportunities and on-site parking.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Salary packaging benefits

Fitness passport

Training & education opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience managing clients with chronic and complex health needs.
• Demonstrated understanding of treatment approaches.

Responsibilities

• Link patients to relevant health and welfare services pre and post release.
• Work within a team to address patient needs.

Skills

Experience managing continuity of care

Knowledge of Drug and Alcohol treatment approaches

Ability to work with community-based networks

Education

Qualifications in allied health discipline

Job description

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Clinician Lvl 3 including classifications of Social Worker, Counsellor, Occupational Therapist, Psychologist
Remuneration: $77,358 - $116,038 per annum + super
Location: Sydney Metro

Just the place to grow your career and be part of a valued team delivering care where it's needed most!

If you're passionate about delivering healthcare with the greatest impact, then come and join us at Justice Health NSW. Be part of a supportive environment, where you can apply your skills to address complex healthcare needs while broadening your treatment capabilities to maximise patient outcomes.

Justice Health NSW is a challenging yet rewarding place to take your career even further. With industry-leading safety standards, you can focus on doing your best work alongside skilled colleagues while gaining job training to progress your career.

The Role

The Connections Program aims to improve continuity of care for patients who are in public correctional Centre with Drug and Alcohol problems, that are being released to the community. The Connections Program works within an assertive linkagemodel that aims to link patients with relevant health and welfare service providers pre and post release.

The Connections Transition Coordinator will utilise a broad array of contacts, both in the correctional and community environments to assertively link patients into services appropriate to their individual needs.

Salary & Benefits

Your salary of $112,396 (Year 1) - $116,038 (Year 2) for Social Worker, Counsellor and Occupational Therapist classifications or $77,358 (Year 1) to $113,226 (Year 9) for Psychologists + super and leave loading is just the beginning. You’ll also have access to:

• Additional allowances may apply
• Free on-site parking to minimise your commute time.
• Access to salary packaging benefits.
• Fitness passport (if you’re eligible)
• Fantastic training & education opportunities available

Please note that this is a vaccination category A position, if successful you will need to provide proof of vaccination for measles, mumps, rubella, hepatitis B, varicella, diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis and influenza.

Ready to Apply?

The first step is to submit your resume and answers to the following targeted questions:

• Outline your experience in managing continuity of care for clients with chronic and or complex health needs
• Outline your experience of working with community based networks and demonstrated understanding of Drug and Alcohol treatment approaches
• Please outline your qualifications and allied health discipline

Need more information? You can find out more about applying for this position or contact Jade Isbister on [e-mail] for role related queries.

Applications Close: Thursday 16 October 2025, 11:59pm