Greater Newcastle School-Link Coordinator

Make a real difference at the intersection of youth mental health and education.

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time Until July 2027
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 2
Remuneration: $118,821 - $140,201 Per annum + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 14
Requisition ID: REQ680923 
Location: Newcastle or Lake Macquarie 
Applications Close: Sunday, 6^th September 2026

About the Opportunity

Hunter New England Local Health District is seeking a passionate, strategic and emotionally intelligent School-Link Coordinator to strengthen the connection between schools and Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) in Greater Newcastle. This is a senior coordinating role suited to a forward-thinking professional who thrives on systems thinking, collaboration and problem-solving. You’ll work autonomously acting as a trusted connector between education settings and mental health services to support better outcomes for young people.

About the Role

In this influential role, you will:

• Build and maintain strong partnerships between schools, CAMHS, and key stakeholders in the Greater Newcastle area. 
• Provide high-level consultative advice to schools and services on youth mental health support pathways
• Act as a key mediator, navigating and resolving differences between education and health perspectives
• Support early identification, coordinated responses and smoother referral pathways for young people
• Drive proactive, system-wide solutions that improve collaboration and service integration
• Represent the region in strategic forums and contribute to statewide initiatives

This role requires confidence, independence and the ability to operate comfortably in complex environments where competing priorities exist. 

About You

You are:

• A systemic thinker who sees the big picture and proactively finds solutions
• Highly emotionally intelligent, with strong influencing and networking skills
• Comfortable working independently in a senior role
• Experienced in school-based environments (e.g. school counselling, teaching, wellbeing, or CAMHS-school partnerships)
• Passionate about youth mental health and improving connections between education and health systems
• Skilled at mediation, consultation and stakeholder engagement across diverse services
• Calm, credible and confident when navigating complexity and conflict

Essential Requirements

• Tertiary qualifications in an education or health-related discipline, or equivalent work experience or a combination of relevant study and work experience.

• Valid unrestricted drivers' licence for use in NSW/Australia and willingness to travel in the course of employment.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to shape how youth mental health and education systems work together
• Supportive, values-driven organisation committed to Closing the Gap
• Contribute to work that transforms opportunities for young people and builds stronger communities.
• Proximity to shopping and other services  
• Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)  
•  4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)  
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance 
• Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing  
• Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family  
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members 

Need more information? 
  1) Click here for the Position Description 
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For role related queries or questions contact Sue-Ellen Trevett on SueEllen.Trevett@health.nsw.gov.au

Additional Information: 

At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace.  Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact HNELHD-Diversity@health.nsw.gov.au  for confidential support. 

To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.  

We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position. 

✅ An eligibility list will be created for future temporary part-time vacancies. 

Information for Applicants: 

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2  
  
Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp  

This is a Category B position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category B positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy. 

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.  

Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.   
  
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