Employment Type: Temporary Full Time
Position Classification: Health Clinician Level 2
Remuneration: Please refer to your specific award
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ689438
Applications Close: Monday 21st September 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
To provide safe, compassionate and high quality person centred assessment and case coordination to clients.

Ensuring care is delivered in collaboration with clients, their families/carers and a multidisciplinary team to achieve identified goals and outcomes in line with MNCLHD Aged Care Assessment Service guidelines (ACAS).

This is a temporary opportunity with possibility of ongoing employment

About You
You are a dedicated and compassionate health professional with recognised qualifications in social work, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, psychology, nursing, or a related discipline, and a strong commitment to supporting older people to maintain independence, wellbeing, and quality of life. Drawing on your experience across acute and community healthcare settings, you deliver comprehensive, person-centred assessments and develop tailored care strategies that address the complex health, functional, and social needs of older individuals and their families.

You have a strong understanding of geriatric care, chronic disease management, rehabilitation, and reablement principles, enabling you to support clients in achieving the best possible outcomes while maximising their independence and participation in daily life. Your clinical expertise includes working with people experiencing complex comorbidities, dementia, frailty, and end-of-life care needs, allowing you to confidently navigate challenging situations and provide holistic,



evidence-based support.

A skilled communicator and collaborative practitioner, you build strong professional relationships with clients, carers, general practitioners, community providers, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams. You are adept at identifying key issues, coordinating services, and facilitating effective communication to ensure seamless care delivery and positive outcomes for those you support.

Highly organised and technologically proficient, you are experienced in using a range of clinical information systems, data management platforms, and Microsoft Office applications to support assessment, care planning, documentation, and service coordination. With a current unrestricted Australian Driver Licence and a willingness to travel, you are committed to providing accessible, high-quality aged care services across a range of community and healthcare settings.

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 prospect to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Please contact [email protected] .

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.

Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Katrina Russell-Cargill on ••••@health.nsw.gov.au

For Diversity, Equity & Inclusion enquiries, please contact the District Manager - [email protected]

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