CCLHD - Mental Health Family and Carer Consultant

Role Title: Mental Health Family and Carer Consultant 
Employment Type: Temporary Part-Time until August 2026
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 1
Remuneration: $87,813 - $116,824 per annum, pro-rata
Hours Per Week: 16
Location: Gosford Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ632784
Applications Close: Thursday, 29 January 2026 at 11:59pm

Do you want to make a meaningful difference for families and carers within mental health services? Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) is committed to Trusted Care, Better Health for Everyone and is seeking a skilled Mental Health Family and Carer Consultant to strengthen family inclusive practice across our mental health services.

About the Opportunity

This role plays a critical part in supporting families and carers as key partners in mental health recovery. Working within Central Coast Mental Health, the position provides consultancy, education and coordination to ensure family and carer voices are embedded in service delivery. In this role you will:

• Provide expert advice to inform mental health policies, procedures and service development with a family and carer focus.
• Coordinate consumer and carer experience measures and support managers with action planning and evaluation.
• Deliver education and training to clinicians on contemporary family inclusive and recovery-oriented practice.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with internal teams, community managed organisations and state-wide stakeholders.
• Represent family and carer needs on local and state committees, working groups and key forums.

For more information about this role, please view the Position Description

About You

We are looking for someone who has:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in health, social science or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Advanced knowledge of mental health recovery and trauma informed principles in family and carer work.
• Proven experience providing consultancy, education and training to clinicians and service teams.
• Demonstrated ability to build effective partnerships across health services, community and government sectors.
• High level written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills to support collaboration and advocacy.

Applicants must have current work rights in Australia or be a permanent resident or citizen. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applicants who do not meet this requirement.

Benefits

• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy 17.5% annual leave loading and paid parental leave.
• Financial Benefits: Boost your take-home pay with salary packaging, save on car costs with novated leasing, and access relocation assistance.
• Health & Wellbeing: Stay active with discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport), free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling for you and your family. Plus, access to discounted private health insurance.
• Career Growth: Advance your career with free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.

Need More Information?
Loran Hutchison
Phone: 0457 601 960
Email: loran.hutchison@health.nsw.gov.au

Click here to find out more about applying for this position.

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Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health 

Central Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the Stepping Up initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process. You’re also welcome to reach out to Nathan Bramston in our Aboriginal Workforce Development Team at CCLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au or call 02 4320 3519 for one-on-one support.

Vaccination Requirements

All NSW Health workers are required to comply with the Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive. This includes:

• Category A positions: Mandatory evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis assessment. 
• Category B positions: Vaccination is recommended but not mandatory. 

Applicants must provide appropriate evidence of compliance prior to commencement. For detailed information, please refer to the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Policy.

NSW Health strongly recommends all workers stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as per the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation guidelines. However, COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.

Additional Information

An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.

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You are encouraged to complete applications on a week day where Technical Support is available Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm by phoning ROB Help Desk on 1300 679 367.