Child Wellbeing Coordinator
Fantastic opportunity to join a team committed to improving the responses to children and young people at risk and their families across Northern Sydney Local Health District (NSLHD)
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until 2 November 2026 (with possibility of ongoing employment)
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 2
Remuneration: $55.40 - $65.37 per hour
Hours Per Week: 24
Requisition ID: REQ615447
Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.
NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.
Where you'll be working
Northern Sydney Local Health District, based on the Royal North Shore Hospital Campus
What you'll be doing
This position provides a coordination function across NSLHD to improve management of vulnerable children, young people and their families. The role provides advice, support and education to staff within NSLHD to determine the level of risk to a child or young person; identifies potential agency responses or services and drives better alignment and coordination of agency service systems. This role ensures NSLHD’s staff adhere and implement Child Protection Policies and Procedures ensuring all suspected risk of significant harm (ROSH) matters are reported to the Child Protection Helpline. This role acts as a key link between the Health Child Wellbeing Unit and NSLHD.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
- Tertiary qualifications in a clinical discipline, social work, psychology or other relevant social sciences discipline and/or relevant experience. Current unrestricted Drivers Licence which is valid in NSW.
- Considerable experience and understanding of child protection principles and practice with an ability to interpret the legislative context within child protection interventions and an understanding of current and previous reforms within the sector.
- Demonstrated ability to apply advanced problem solving and analytical skills in relation to child protection and wellbeing risk appraisal and decision making.
- Demonstrated ability to build and sustain collaborative relationships, networking with a range of stakeholders, and the ability to understand processes, to foster flexible approaches to delivery of services with an ability to work in isolation, in an environment of high and competing demands.
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For role related queries or questions contact Rachel Wolfe on Rachel.Wolfe@health.nsw.gov.au or 0407 783 767.
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
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Applications Close: 11 November 2025
