Aboriginal Health Care Coordinator
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- South Eastern Sydney Local Health District
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- REQ629073 Requisition #
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until 30 June 2026
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2, Counsellor Level 3, Dietitian Level 3, Occupational Therapist Level 3, Pharmacist Grade 2, Physiotherapist Level 3, Social Worker Level 3, Speech Pathologist Level 3, Welfare Officer Level 3.
Remuneration: $58.83 - $62.51 per hour plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 30
Requisition ID: REQ629073
Location: Sutherland Hospital, Caringbah
Applications close: Sunday 4 January 2026
This position is Targeted for Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander people by exception under Section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977, NSW. Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply and greater consideration will be given to suitable Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander applicants. Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal / Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criterion.
The Role
The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional care, healthier lives’. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.
The Aboriginal Health Care Coordinator (Integrated Team Care Program) is responsible for working collaboratively with patients and families, general practitioners, practice staff and Aboriginal health services to co-ordinate multidisciplinary care and services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with chronic, long-term health challenges, within the guidelines of the Integrated Team Care program. Care coordination functions are carried out in accordance with the care plan developed by the patient’s GP.
The Care Coordinator will provide culturally appropriate care and advocate on behalf of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients.
Benefits:
• Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
• Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
• Discounted Private Health Insurance.
Selection Criteria:
- Relevant clinical qualifications as an Allied Health professional with current AHPRA registration (where applicable) or as a Clinical Nurse Specialist 2 with relevant post-registration qualifications and at least 3 years’ experience working in the clinical area of the specified post-graduate qualification and AHPRA registration.
- Extensive post graduate clinical experience in chronic disease managementor community work with relevant clinical experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients.
- Excellent negotiation, decision making and advocacy skills including the ability to interact constructively and collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders, throughout all organisational levels.
- Demonstrated ability to provide high level clinical advice, education and support to others in providing service excellence.
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and to apply advanced reasoning skills and independent professional judgement when dealing with situations of a novel, complex or critical nature.
- Demonstrated ability to initiate, lead, complete and share quality improvement initiatives and service evaluation processes.
- Current unrestricted NSW drivers licence (P2 licence acceptable).
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Karina Crutch on karina.crutch@health.nsw.gov.au
Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.
We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.
Reasonable Adjustments
NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment-PaCH@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know.
Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.
Information For Applicants
- An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies
- Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
- Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description
- Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer
- We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website
