Out of Hospital Care Coordinator - Location Negotiable

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Clinician Lvl 3 - (Counsellor Lvl 3, Dietitian Lvl 3, Diversional Therapist Lvl 3, OT Lvl 3, Physiotherapist Lvl 3, Psychologist, SW Lvl 3, Speech Pathologist Lvl 3, Welfare Off Lvl 3)
Remuneration: 116892 - 120680
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ645214
Advertising closes: 1 April 2026

Employment with Mid North Coast LHD requires candidates to hold a valid authority to work in Australia (Aust Work Rights Visa). 

What you'll be doing
Out of Hospital Care (OHC) incorporates the ComPacks, Safe and Supported at Home (SASH) and End of Life (EoL) programs. OHC supports hospital discharges and prevents avoidable admissions by providing short and medium-term packages of non-clinical care. 
The Out of Hospital Care Coordinator is the central point of coordination for MNCLHD, ensuring smooth transitions across the continuum of care by facilitating effective and sustainable initiatives, building strong collaborative relationships, and providing leadership and guidance to services supporting clients accessing Out of Hospital Care packages. 

This position is located within Mid North Coast LHD 

About you
Do you have qualification in one of the following: Clinical Psychologist (Masters in Clinical Psychology), or Registered Psychologist with a 4-year accredited psychology degree; Registered Physiotherapist (Physiotherapy Board of Australia); Occupational Therapist with qualifications recognised by the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia; Bachelor level Counsellor; Social Worker Degree eligible for AASW membership; Dietitian with a Nutrition and Dietetics degree eligible for full DAA membership; Speech Pathologist with eligible qualifications for Speech Pathology Australia membership; Diversional Therapist with a degree recognised by DTA; Community Welfare degree or relevant qualifcation for Welfare officer role and demonstrated clinical knowledge in caring for clients with broad scope of comorbidities, health and care needs including dementia and end of life.

Diversity and Inclusion lies at the heart of how we recruit

Mid North Coast Local Health District is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects and understands the community we serve. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace culture where everyone feels respected, valued and that they belong. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from candidates of all cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences.

We encourage you to reach out if you require any adjustments or assistance during the recruitment process to ensure you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Please contact our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Manager.

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive for Category A positions prior to offer. 

All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined under the General questions section at Occupational assessment screening and vaccination - FAQ

Salary will be accordance with NSW Health State Awards for the advertised classification/s.  These awards are available at http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/careers/conditions/pages/default.aspx.

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A TALENT POOL MAY BE CREATED FOR FUTURE ROLES AND WILL REMAIN VALID FOR 18 MONTHS.