✨ This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference where it matters most - helping children and young people feel supported, heard and empowered to thrive, while growing your own skills within a welcoming and supportive team.

Remuneration: $81,748.16 - $144,021 (dependent on qualifications) Per Annum + 12% Super + Salary Packaging

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until June 2028

Position Classification: Clinical Psychologist, Dietitian Level 3, Occupational Therapist Level 3, Physiotherapist Level 3, Psychologist, Registered Nurse, Social Worker Level 3, Speech Pathologist Level 3

Hours Per Week: 24

Location: Preferred Tamworth CHS | New England | Upper Hunter | Wallsend

Requisition ID: REQ701251

Applications Close: Tuesday 17th November 2026

Whilst this position is open to all individuals, it is targeted to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people under section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply and consideration will be given to suitable Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants to promote equal or improved access. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criterion.

? About The Role

As a Health Case Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping brighter futures for children and young people living in out-of-home care, ensuring their health, wellbeing and individual needs remain at the heart of everything you do.

Working as part of a passionate, multidisciplinary team, you’ll collaborate closely with children, young people, their carers and caseworkers to deliver holistic, trauma-informed health assessments, develop tailored care plans and coordinate essential health support. Your ability to build trusting relationships, advocate for individual needs and connect children and young people with the right services will help strengthen their health pathways and create opportunities for them to reach their full potential.

You’ll also have the opportunity to empower children, young people and their carers through meaningful health education, while advocating for their individual needs to ensure they receive the care and support they deserve. Working across the Local Health District, you’ll enjoy a varied and community-focused role, building strong partnerships and connecting with a broad network of services to create coordinated, responsive and lasting support.

? Feel supported, connected and empowered to grow. From day one, you’ll be welcomed into a friendly and collaborative team, with guidance and support from experienced Health Case Managers, a Clinical Lead and the District Coordinator, who will provide a comprehensive onboarding and orientation experience. With regular team communication and a genuine willingness to share knowledge, you’ll have the support and encouragement to confidently settle into your role.

? Invest in your development and professional growth. You’ll have access to dedicated training in local systems and processes, e-learning modules and a range of relevant professional development opportunities to strengthen your skills and build your confidence.

? Enjoy flexibility and work-life balance, with the opportunity to work from home up to one day per week.

? Where You’ll Be Working

Join the Hunter New England Out of Home Care (OOHC) Health Pathways team, a dedicated service committed to improving the health, wellbeing and long-term outcomes of children and young people living in out-of-home care across the district.

You’ll become part of a friendly, knowledgeable and supportive multidisciplinary team working across a diverse geographical area, bringing together a wealth of specialist expertise and a shared passion for making a meaningful difference in young lives. The team plays a vital role in delivering comprehensive health assessments,



coordinating essential care and ensuring children and young people receive the support they need to achieve the best possible health outcomes.

Working in close partnership with carers, caseworkers and other key stakeholders, you’ll help navigate individual health needs, strengthen care pathways and ensure every child has the prospect to thrive.

? Location: Tamworth and Wallsend is the preferred base for this position; however, applications from candidates based elsewhere in the New England Upper Hunter region or Newcastle will also be considered.

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Making a move can feel overwhelming, but support is available.

The Welcome Experience is a free service designed to help health workers and their families settle into regional communities.

From connecting you with local schools, childcare providers, sporting clubs, housing information, and community networks,

the program helps make your transition smoother so you can feel at home sooner and start enjoying everything your new community has to offer.

Learn More: www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience

What We Can Offer You

At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:

Supportive and collaborative team environment

Ongoing professional 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 a degree in Social Work, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Psychology or Speech Pathology or other qualification deemed equivalent by the employer, which provides eligibility or membership of the relevant professional association/full registration through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
- Minimum of 3 years experience relevant to working with children and young people with a thorough understanding of trauma informed and culturally safe practice. Demonstrated understanding of culturally competent healthcare and effects of generational trauma.

If this sounds like you, we would love you to apply: ? You bring a strong appreciation of cultural diversity, community connections and the importance of delivering culturally safe, inclusive and trauma-informed care that respects each child's individual experiences and needs. ? You have demonstrated knowledge and experience working with children and young people, with the ability to identify health needs, coordinate appropriate support and advocate for positive health outcomes.

? You are a confident relationship builder who works collaboratively with children, young people, carers, caseworkers and multidisciplinary professionals to strengthen care and support networks.

? You demonstrate initiative, sound judgement and the ability to work autonomously, while contributing positively within a supportive, multidisciplinary team.

✨ You are passionate about improving the health and wellbeing of children and young people, bringing compassion, adaptability and a genuine commitment to helping every child reach their full potential.

Bring your dedication, professionalism, and heart for healthcare to our team - we can’t wait to hear from you!

Additional Information

- An eligibility list will be created for future temporary part time vacancies.
- Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people,



aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
- At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace.

Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process.

We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact [email protected] for confidential support.

- To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

How To Apply

Click apply online, submit your information and resume, and address the criteria listed below providing examples that demonstrate your ability.

- Extensive demonstrated experience working with children/young people, with a focus on child development, trauma informed psychosocial screening and/or physical health assessment (within scope of practice), and the creation/implementation of care plans.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of child protection policies and their impact on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, including awareness of the causes of over representation in OOHC and the importance of culturally safe and community-led care.
- Knowledge and understanding of trauma, including intergenerational trauma on Aboriginal children and young people, and the impacts on child development, including short and long term impact on health outcomes. Demonstrated experience implementing current best practice within a case management and/or therapeutic setting.

Need more information?

- Click here for the Position Description
- Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Bryarne Bielefeld on [email protected]

Information For Applicants

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2

Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay!

Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via [email protected] or 1300 40 25 23.

Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.

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📌 Out Of Home Care - Health Case Manager - Targeted (Tamworth)
🏢 Hunter New England Local Health District
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