Community Care Coordinator - Universal Aftercare
For all people in Australia living with mental health and wellbeing challenges to live a life that is meaningful to them.
Full Time, Permanent Position
Classification:SCHADS Level 4, with a salary range of$92,378- $99,393 per annum + Superannuation
Salary packaging arrangements providing tax advantages available for living and entertainment expenses increasing your take home income where part of your wage is paid tax free each pay, savings thousands in tax each year
Location: Campbelltown NSW
About your new role
Funded by South Western Sydney Primary Health Network, Universal Aftercare is a non-clinical, psychosocial support service that provides compassionate and non-judgemental follow-up care to people and their loved ones after a suicidal crisis or suicide attempt.
Community Care Coordinators within Universal Aftercare provide community-based care and coordination to people following a suicide attempt or suicidal crisis.
The Community Care Coordinator will provide strengths based, consumer-led and culturally appropriate care and support to people after a suicide attempt or experience of distress/suicidal crisis.
Community Care Coordinators will provide one-on-one, flexible, psychosocial support and care coordination for approximately three months, to:
Develop a safety plans and multi-agency care with individuals
Provide one-on-one service navigation, coordination and guidance to establish and maintain clinical and social networks to support safety and recovery.
Establish a strong therapeutic alliance ensuring continuity of care, including engagement with the individuals GP, or in the case where there is not a regular GP, linking them with one




Engage the persons support network, providing resources and culturally appropriate support where required.
Provide a one month follow up as required to ensure people remain linked with their appropriate health network to facilitate ongoing care
What you will bring to the role
Relevant qualifications (minimum Cert IV level or other relevant qualification in human services) and/or experience in mental health or suicide prevention work
Experience and understanding of working with people with suicidality and/or deliberate self-harm
Sound understanding of the personal, family, and social intersectionality often associated with suicidal ideation and attempts, including awareness of groups identified to be more likely to experience suicidal thoughts
Experience liaising with external service providers, including specialist mental health services, GP's and other community-based services and organisations.
Ability to work well autonomously and within a multidisciplinary team
Computer literacy
National Criminal History Check (police check) – disclosable outcomes considered
Current Working with Children Check–required before commencement of work
Australian working rights
A valid driver's licence
What will Neami offer
Generous leave entitlements including Gratis Leave, Wellness Leave and Parental Leave




Optional monthly Accrued Day Off (ADO)
17.5% Annual Leave Loading
Flexible work arrangements areavailable for maintaining your work-life balance
Professional development through regular practice development sessions and coaching with your supervisor
Ongoing extensive in-house Learning and Development programs to encourage learning and skill-building
Fitness Passport membership to support your health and wellbeing (available in most States/Territories and subject to minimum working hours and/or length of service)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through TELUS -providingholistic health and wellness supports and resources to Neami staff and their immediate family
If you have any further questions not addressed in the job advertisement or position description, or if you require any adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact:
Aretha Paterson, Service Manager ******** *** -
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Applications Close:
5 October ****
Be Yourself
- Neami values and celebrates diversity including multidisciplinary teams and the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that is accessible, inclusive and reflects the community in which we live.
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📌 Community Care Coordinator (Sydney)
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