Position Highlights

- Coordinate paediatric care for children and their families within an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander primary healthcare setting
- Combine care coordination with direct clinical care
- Work collaboratively with internal and external services to support children and families
- Contribute to health promotion, immunisation programs and regular health checks
- Access in-house training, staff wellness activities and opportunities to participate in community events
- $101,937 - $119,925 plus superannuation and salary packaging

Employment Type

- Permanent – Full-Time

Practice Information
The organisation provides a coordinated and integrated approach to the planning, development and delivery of comprehensive primary health care services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across Southeast Queensland.
The role sits within a regional and specialist healthcare team encompassing specialist, mental health and wellbeing, primary healthcare, birthing and early childhood, and child and youth services. The organisation is committed to culturally safe, transparent and responsive care and provides a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Position Description
The Paediatric Coordinator will coordinate care for children, predominantly under eight years of age and extending to 16 years where necessary, and their families. The position combines care coordination with direct clinical care and is primarily based in Waterford West.
Key responsibilities include:

- Manage and triage referrals to paediatrician services
- Deliver clinical services, including assessment of the needs of children and their families




- Coordinate care throughout each child and family's engagement with the paediatrician service
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, coordinate case conferences and maintain links with relevant services
- Refer children and families to appropriate internal and external services to support their wellbeing
- Deliver health promotion activities and support engagement with clinic staff and services, including immunisation programs and regular health checks

Position Requirements

- Current AHPRA registration as a nurse
- Current Queensland C Class Driver Licence
- Current Queensland Disability Worker Screening Check (Yellow Card)
- Postgraduate qualification in Child Health, Public Health or a related field
- Current First Aid and CPR certificates
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and/or communities is desirable but not mandatory
- Demonstrated commitment to creating culturally protected environments where children and young people are respected, heard and protected from harm

About Location
Waterford West is located within the Logan area of Southeast Queensland, providing access to the broader services and amenities of the Brisbane metropolitan region.

For more information on this position, please contact our team via [email protected].

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Following successful placement, eligible candidates may be entitled to receive support and financial assistance through Health Workforce Queensland's comprehensive workforce attraction and retention incentives. This position may be eligible for a scholarship or bursary for ongoing professional development.

JOB – 10004284

📌 Paediatric Coordinator | ACCHO | Waterford West QLD (10004284)
🏢 Health Workforce Queensland
📍 Waterford West