Lead with clinical expertise, inspire recovery and shape the future of mental health rehabilitation

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until May 2027

Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Lvl 4, Psychologist, Registered Nurse, Social Worker Lvl 4, Counsellor Level 4

Remuneration: $81,748.16 - $134,775 Per Annum (Dependant on Qualifications) + 12% Super + Salary Packaging

Hours Per Week: 38

Location: Negotiable

Applications Close: Monday 26th October 2026

About The Role

As the Rehabilitation Coordinator, you will step into a senior clinical leadership position, balancing direct mental health rehabilitation practice with service coordination, clinical guidance and operational responsibilities. You will provide expert consultation and professional leadership across the service, supporting clinicians to deliver high-quality, evidence-based rehabilitation that empowers consumers to achieve meaningful recovery and improved functional outcomes.

In Your Role As Rehabilitation Coordinator, You Will

- Deliver high-quality, evidence-based clinical care to consumers across the Northwest District, promoting recovery, wellbeing and improved quality of life.
- Coordinate and deliver tailored clinical rehabilitation services using targeted, evidence-based interventions to minimise the impact of mental illness, prevent functional decline and enhance consumers' independence and everyday functioning.
- Build and strengthen collaborative partnerships across health and community sectors to support coordinated care and improved consumer outcomes.
- Provide senior clinical guidance, support and direction to clinicians, promoting consistent practice and effective day-time service coordination.




- Act as a key escalation point for complex clinical concerns and operational matters, providing timely advice and supporting effective decision-making.
- Uphold professional, legal and ethical standards while fostering a culture of clinical excellence, accountability and evidence-informed practice.
- Oversee service delivery, monitor clinician workloads and performance, and provide ongoing supervision, mentorship and support to maintain safe, responsive and coordinated care.
- Contribute to operational planning, drive continuous service improvement and support the achievement of service targets and key performance indicators (KPIs), ensuring high standards of service delivery.

Support, Supervision and Professional Development

You'll be supported by a dedicated leadership team, including the Northwest Community Mental Health Team Manager, Clinical Coordinator, Clinical Lead and New England Northwest Mental Health Service Manager, ensuring access to guidance, collaboration and clinical leadership throughout your appointment.

Discipline-specific supervision is a mandatory component of the position, supporting professional accountability, ongoing learning and the continued development of your clinical expertise.

As part of the broader Hunter New England Local Health District Mental Health Service network, you'll also benefit from access to district-wide expertise,



professional education and support from key clinical and operational leaders, helping you strengthen your practice and contribute to the ongoing advancement of mental health rehabilitation services.

Where You'll Be Working

The Northwest Community Mental Health Team is seeking a passionate and dedicated Rehabilitation Coordinator to join the team on a temporary basis. You'll become part of a contemporary, forward-thinking service delivering specialised mental health rehabilitation and consultation across communities throughout the Northwest District.

Working alongside a diverse multidisciplinary team of medical and allied health professionals, you'll contribute to a collaborative environment focused on innovative, person-centred care and meaningful outcomes for people accessing mental health services.

With a strong clinical governance framework and committed multidisciplinary leadership, the service champions evidence-based rehabilitation practices and consistent, high-quality care - Every Patient, Every Time. Driven by a shared commitment to continuous improvement, the team embraces innovation and leads the ongoing evolution of ambulatory mental health services across the district.

What We Can Offer You

- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Ongoing career development opportunities across the administrative network
- Career progression opportunities within NSW Health
- Annual leave and paid parental leave for eligible employees
- Salary packaging options to increase take-home pay
- Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support wellbeing

Essential Requirements

- Must hold as a minimum appropriate tertiary qualifi

📌 Northwest Mental Health Rehabilitation Coordinator (Sydney)
🏢 Hunter New England Local Health District
📍 Sydney