Safe Start Co-Ordinator (Health Manager Lvl 2) - Perinatal Mental Health - Temp PT
Employment Type: Temporary part Time, up to 20 hours per week until 30/06/2026
Location: SWSLHD District Wide Service
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 2
Remuneration: $57.62 - $67.98 per hour
Requisition ID: REQ626965
Application Close Date: 14/12/2025
Interview Date Range: 15/12/2025 - 19/12/2025
Contact Details: Natalie Medel - 0472 865 329 | natalie.medel@health.nsw.gov.au
About The Opportunity
We are excited to be recruiting to a new districtwide position at SWSLHD, which will make a difference to the lives of women with moderate to severe mental health issues!
The Safe Start Co-Ordinator will be based across our services in Liverpool, Campbelltown and Bankstown and will be responsible for the co-ordination of Safe Start screening and referral processes.
Are you interested in taking the next step in your career and moving into a project based role?
For existing health staff, this temporary role may be a great opportunity to take on a secondment (subject to your managers approval) to build new skills and advance your career!
If this role sounds like the right fit for you, we look forward to receiving your application.
What You'll Be Doing
This position works collaboratively with the District SAFE START Strategic Advisory committee on embedding the NSW Health SAFE START policy framework within SWS. The role supports the District SS Advisory Committee in the strategic coordination, monitoring and reporting of Multidisciplinary Case Discussion (MCD) meetings and Sector SAFE START Advisory committees.
Provide consultation liaison to Maternity Services, Children Young People and Families Services, Mental Health Services, Drug and Alcohol Clinical Services, Violence Abuse and Neglect Services and Aboriginal Services to ensure compliance with Safe Start Policy.
SWSLHD Community Mental Health Services provide comprehensive, community-based mental health care across South Western Sydney.
These services cater to different age groups, including children, adolescents, adults, and older persons, ensuring specialised care throughout various life stages. The multidisciplinary teams offer a range of supports, including mental health assessments, crisis intervention, care coordination, and therapy. They work closely with inpatient services, GPs, and other community organisations to provide holistic care.
The focus on community health and wellbeing makes SWSLHD Community Mental Health Services an ideal place to work, providing opportunities for professional growth and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the community.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.
- Tertiary qualifications in health or social sciences relevant to Acute or Community Maternity, Child and Family Health, Drug and Alcohol, Violence Abuse and Neglect or Mental Health services and/or extensive experience working with vulnerable women and families, or a combination of study/relevant experience.
- Describe a time when you led strategic coordination to embed a policy or framework across multiple services and stakeholders. How did you manage governance, stakeholder engagement, and ensure compliance with NSW Health policies and legal requirements throughout the project?
- How have you successfully driven planning, implementation, and evaluation of service improvements for vulnerable women and families? Include examples of how you collaborated with multiple stakeholders and embedded policy requirements into practice.
- Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.
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Additional Information
Salary Packaging
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.
Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.
Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
