Out of Home Care Health Pathways Program (OOHC-HPP) Case Manager (Social Worker / Occupational Therapist or Psychologist
Out of Home Care Health Pathways Program (OOHC-HPP) Case Manager (Social Worker / Occupational Therapist or Psychologist)
Are you passionate about supporting children, young people within our communities? Come join our dedicated team to support some of the most vulnerable members of our community.
Financial:
12% superannuation
Salary packaging and novated leasing
Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
Work-Life Balance:
Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
Paid maternity/ parental leave (for more information)
Generous leave options like long service and carers leave
Health & Wellbeing:
Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance
About the role:
NSW Health provides coordinated health assessments and intervention for children and young people entering statutory OOHC who are expected to remain in care for longer than 90 days.
The program also focuses on the needs of young people expected to leave care within the next year. The OOHC Health Pathway ensures children entering out of home care are provided with a comprehensive health and developmental assessment and health management plan.
The program aims to support earlier identification of health and wellbeing issues for children and young people in OOHC, providing timely intervention when required. The overall aim is to improve the short and long-term health, development and wellbeing outcomes for children and young people in OOHC, as well as support carers and placement stability.




Your contribution as a healthcare professional will have a meaningful and positive impact, which is felt at individual and a community level.
Employment Type and Position Classification
Employment Type
: Contract Full Time until 30 June **** (pending ongoing funding)
Position Classification
: Psychologist / Social Worker Level 1/2 / Occupational Therapist 1/2
Remuneration:
$79,****** - $122,****** per annum (+ super +17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Hours Per Week:
up to 38
Requisition ID:
REQ******
Location:
Wagga Wagga
What We're Looking For
Hold relevant Australian recognised tertiary qualification with registration or professional peak body eligibility.
Current NSW WWCC
Ability to provide comprehensive psychosocial assessments of children and young people
Willingness to participate in an on-call roster
Strong critical thinking, problem solving, and decision-making ability.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
For role related queries or questions contact Corrinne Hansnicki, Clinical Leader - Child Protection Team on ************ or for a confidential chat.
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined inthe NSW Health OASV Policy
MLHD values diversity and is committed to building an inclusive workplace culture that reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from diverse community groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTI, people with a disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants can access recruitment application support through the Stepping Up initiative.
NSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of Recent South Wales. It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders past and present, and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today.
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📌 Out Of Home Care Health Pathways Program (Oohc-Hpp) Case Manager (Social Worker / Occupational Therapist Or Psychologist (Wagga Wagga)
🏢 Southern NSW Local Health District
📍 Wagga Wagga