- Lead complex disability care and NDIS navigation across Western Sydney
- Shape pathways that improve patient flow, discharge and continuity of care
- Build staff capability and partnerships that make a meaningful difference

Navigate complex disability and NDIS pathways, connecting patients, teams and community supports for better care and timely discharge.

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to 20 April 2027)
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 3, Physiotherapist Level 3, Social Worker Level 3, Speech Pathologist Level 3
Remuneration: Dependent on Qualifications
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Westmead Hospital

Where you'll be working
Located at Westmead Hospital, you’ll join Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) in a role that connects clinical expertise, patient advocacy and operational coordination. You’ll work across multidisciplinary teams and with the NDIS, community providers and other agencies to improve outcomes for people with disability.

- Work within a diverse, multidisciplinary healthcare environment at Westmead Hospital.
- Partner with clinicians, executives, community services, carers and external agencies.
- Help strengthen NDIS capability and disability-inclusive practice across WSLHD.
- Contribute to service improvement, clinical pathways, education and resource development.
- Be part of a collaborative team focused on protected, coordinated and person-centred care.

What you'll be doing
As the Disability Navigator, you’ll use advanced clinical reasoning and complex disability expertise to help patients access the right supports and progress NDIS applications and discharge planning. You’ll play a key role in reducing avoidable delays and strengthening continuity between hospital and community care.

- Coordinate NDIS access, evidence gathering, planning and hospital discharge pathways for inpatients.
- Navigate complex interactions between NDIS and services including ACAT, housing, aged care and community supports.
- Lead strategies,



education and resources that build disability and NDIS capability across WSLHD.
- Coordinate complex discharges and escalate patient and service issues to achieve timely, safe outcomes.
- Build strong partnerships across health, disability and community services to improve patient flow and prevent avoidable admissions.

Make a difference with NSW Health
Bring your expertise, initiative and passion for person-centred care to a role where your work can directly improve the experience and outcomes of people with disability. Apply Now.

How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.

Essential Criteria:

- Qualification: Tertiary qualifications for relevant profession. Social Worker – Must hold as a minimum a bachelor’s degree in social work which provides eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.

- Registration: General registration with AHPRA (for relevant professions)

Selection Criteria:

- Relevant tertiary qualifications and relevant clinical experience as an allied health clinician Level 3 as required by the health professionals state award.

- Demonstrated advanced clinical reasoning, experience and practice skills as relevant to assessment and treatment of people with a disability and/or functional impairment, including a high level understanding of the NDIS.

- Demonstrated ability to apply advanced clinical reasoning skills, exercise independent professional judgment and operate autonomously with minimum direct clinical supervision.





- Demonstrated ability to work with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders to resolve complex issues impacting on the safety and independent functioning of patients.

- Experience coordinating/navigating care for people with complex needs (including where behaviours of concern are present) across multiple services and agencies and the understanding of applying reasonable adjustments in the hospital setting.

- Demonstrated experience of effective negotiation, collaboration and communication skills with a wide range of stakeholders including presenting information to a wide audience.

- Hold a current driver’s license valid within Australia

Requisition ID: REQ708717
Applications Close: 19 November 2026

Need more information?

- Discover more about the application process.

- Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.

- Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.

- For inquiries about the role, contact Indiana Foerster on [email protected].

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations.

Westmead Hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability.

Please note: In accordance with NSW Health policy, priority will be given to Australian citizens and permanent residents. A person who is not an Australian citizen or permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or the advertised position.

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