Aboriginal Health Care Coordinator-Targeted
South Eastern Sydney Local Health District
REQ663537
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until June 2027
Remuneration: $58.83 - $62.51 per hour plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 14
Location: Caringbah, Sydney
Applications Close: Sunday 24 May 2026
Where you'll be working
Population and Community Health (PaCH) is part of South Eastern Sydney Local Health District.
PaCH provides community health services that give care to individuals, families and carers, as well as population health services that focus on the whole community or key groups within the community.
PaCH's services are provided at the District's hospitals, community-based facilities including child and family health centres, community health centres and specialist clinics. We work with other service providers across South Eastern Sydney Local Health District, including hospitals and mental health services.
Learn more about us here: South Eastern Sydney Local Health District.
What you'll be doing
The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is 'exceptional care, healthier lives'.
SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.
The Aboriginal Health Care Coordinator (Integrated Team Care Program) is responsible for working collaboratively with patients and families, general practitioners, practice staff and Aboriginal health services to co-ordinate multidisciplinary care and services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with chronic, long-term health challenges, within the guidelines of the Integrated Team Care program.
Care coordination functions are carried out in accordance with the care plan developed by the patient's GP.
The Care Coordinator will provide culturally appropriate care and advocate on behalf of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients.
Benefits
* Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
* Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport.
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
* Discounted Private Health Insurance.
Selection Criteria
* Relevant clinical qualifications as an Allied Health professional with current AHPRA registration (where applicable) or as a Clinical Nurse Specialist 2 with relevant post-registration qualifications and at least 3 years' experience working in the clinical area of the specified post-graduate qualification and AHPRA registration.
* Extensive post graduate clinical experience in chronic disease management or community work with relevant clinical experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients.
* Excellent negotiation, decision making and advocacy skills including the ability to interact constructively and collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders, throughout all organisational levels.
* Demonstrated ability to provide high level clinical advice, education and support to others in providing service excellence.
* Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and to apply advanced reasoning skills and independent professional judgement when dealing with situations of a novel, complex or critical nature.
* Demonstrated ability to initiate, lead, complete and share quality improvement initiatives and service evaluation processes.
Reasonable Adjustments
NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email or and let us know.
Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.
NSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of New South Wales. It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders past and present, and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today.
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