Aboriginal Targeted Allied Health Care Coordinator
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until 30 June 2027
Position Classification: Health Clinician Lvl 3 including classifications of Allied Health Lvl 3
Remuneration: 121568 - 125507 full-time equivalent base salary range (+12% super + 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ690862
Location: Randwick
Applications Close: Midnight on 22 September 2026
For role related queries or questions contact Louise Sealy on Louise.Sealy@health.nsw.gov.au
At the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network, every role helps children and young people live their healthiest lives.
As the largest paediatric health service in Australia, we care for thousands of children each year, in hospital and at home. Our people are united by compassion, collaboration and excellence in care.
An exciting opportunity exists for an Allied Health Care Coordinator (Level 3) with the Aboriginal Care Coordination Team (ACCT) at Sydney Children’s Hospital Randwick. This is a temporary full-time position ending 30th June 2027. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families.
For application support, visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application, or contact the SCHN’s Aboriginal Workforce Consultant at SCHN-EA-AboriginalHealthDirectorate@health.nsw.gov.au The Allied Health Care Coordinator is based in the Community Child Health Team and works closely with the Aboriginal Health Worker to assist in care co-ordination for Aboriginal children and their families to manage their chronic conditions and link them into primary health care services.
The Allied Health Care Coordinator works closely with the Aboriginal Health Directorate to ensure Aboriginal staff are supported in their cultural wellbeing and professional development. As an Aboriginal employee being part of a specific Aboriginal program, you will have access to Cultural Supervision and through the Directorate be connected to the larger Aboriginal workforce.
Whilst this position is open to all individuals, it is targeted to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people under section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply and consideration will be given to suitable Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants to promote equal or improved access. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criterion.
What you'll be doing
Additional Benefits (where applicable): Flexible work opportunities, Salary packaging and meal entertainment benefits, accrued days off (ADOs), fitness passport, employee assistance program (EAP)
How to Apply:
Click ‘Apply Online’ and submit your application including:
A resume (maximum 5 pages) outlining your experience
Responses to the questions below:
- This position is targeted to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people under section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply and consideration will be given to suitable Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants to promote equal or improved access. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criterion.
- Tertiary qualifications in a relevant health-related discipline that meets the eligibility for State Award, current registration with professional body (e.g AHPRA or eligibility to equivalent peak professional body) with demonstrated clinical experience in relevant Allied Health practice with families and children and/or in health context.
- Demonstrated substantial post graduate experience in Allied Health/Care Coordination practice with children and their families, along with experience working with Aboriginal families, encompassing a broad range of evidence-based interventions/modalities. This includes significant experience in clinical supervision, crisis intervention, case management, counselling, and group work.
- Knowledge of the psycho-social challenges facing Aboriginal families in the relevant clinical area and a sound knowledge of relevant community resources and support services available to the children and families.
- Excellent demonstrated interpersonal and written communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
- Demonstrated advanced reasoning skills and can operate autonomously with minimum direct clinical supervision. This includes the ability to apply professional knowledge and judgement when performing novel, complex or critical tasks specific to their discipline.
- Demonstrated skills and experience in clinical supervision, professional education activities, service planning, and quality improvement activities.
- Competent computer skills and ability to adapt to new IT systems and current unrestricted NSW Drivers License (Class C or equivalent)
Child Safe Standards:
SCHN is committed to maintaining a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, in line with NSW Health’s commitment to 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 well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
Additional Information:
SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity, recognising that a diverse workforce strengthens our culture and enhances the care we provide to children, young people and their families.
Permanent NSW Health roles require Australian citizenship or permanent residency. Temporary visa holders may be considered where no suitable Australian citizen or permanent resident is identified.
NSW Health vaccination and screening requirements must be met prior to commencement.
This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian.
Where required, overseas qualifications must be formally assessed by the Department of Education or relevant authority for recognition in Australia.
An Eligibility List may be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.
Need more information?
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families. For application support, visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application, or contact the SCHN’s Aboriginal Workforce Consultant at SCHN-EA-AboriginalHealthDirectorate@health.nsw.gov.au
For technical support please contact 1300 679 367
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