▷ (27/10/2025) CCLHD - Care Navigator – Paediatric Behavioural Triage

CCLHD - Care Navigator – Paediatric Behavioural Triage

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time

Position Classification: Health Clinician Level 3

Remuneration: Depending upon Qualifications

Hours Per Week: 24

Location: Gosford

Requisition ID: REQ616532

Applications Close: Sunday 2 November 2025 at 11.59pm

Are you ready to make a lasting impact in the lives of children and families on the Central Coast?

Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) is looking for a compassionate and skilled Care Navigator to join our dedicated Paediatric Behavioural Triage team. Based in the Women, Children and Families Directorate, this part‑time role at Gosford Hospital offers a unique opportunity to guide children, young people, and their families toward the care and support they need most.

About the Role

As a Care Navigator, you will play a key role in improving access to services for children and young people (and their parents/carers) with suspected co‑morbid neurodevelopmental, behavioural, and mental health issues.

You will:

- Provide coordinated ‘service navigation’ support, ensuring families are connected to the most appropriate services.

- Collaborate closely with clinicians, NGOs, and Community Managed Organisations (CMOs) to establish and maintain referral pathways.

- Support families across various care settings, including hospitals, community services, and through telehealth and telephone-based engagement.

- Facilitate a smoother experience for families navigating the health and social service systems.

- Contribute to the development of culturally safe and accessible services for all families.

- Tertiary qualification in Health Sciences, Social sciences, Allied Health, Nursing or demonstrated industry experience with certificate IV in Mental Health. Please upload a copy of your qualification(s) to your application.

- Experience working in health, mental health, or social/community services, ideally with children, young people, and families.

- Strong understanding of neuro developmental, behavioural, and mental health challenges in children and adolescents.

- Knowledge of local service systems and the ability to collaborate across sectors (government, NGO, CMO).

- Experience working in health, mental health, or social/community services, ideally with children, young people, and families.

- Strong understanding of neurodevelopmental, behavioural, and mental health challenges in children and adolescents. Knowledge of local service systems and the ability to collaborate across sectors (government, NGO, CMO).

Applicants must have current work rights in Australia or be a permanent resident or citizen. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applicants who do not meet this requirement.

Benefits

Work-Life Balance – Enjoy an accrued day off each month, 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave.

Financial Benefits – Boost your take‑home pay with salary packaging, save on car costs with novated leasing, and access relocation assistance.

Health & Wellbeing – Stay active with discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport), free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling for you and your family. Plus, access discounted private health insurance.

Career Growth – Advance your career with free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.

For more information, please visit Benefits at CCLHD.

Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health

Central Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the Stepping Up initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process.

Vaccination Requirements

All NSW Health workers are required to comply with the Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive (PD2024_015). This includes:

Category A positions: Mandatory evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis assessment.

Applicants must provide appropriate evidence of compliance prior to commencement. For detailed information, please refer to the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Policy.

NSW Health strongly recommends all workers stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as per the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation guidelines. However, COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.

Additional Information

An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full‑time and part‑time positions.

Need More Information?

For role‑related queries, please contact Frances Brogan on:

Phone: 02 4394 7584

Email: frances.brogan@health.nsw.gov.au

Click here to find out more about applying for this position.

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You are encouraged to complete applications on a weekday where Technical Support is available Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm by phoning ROB Help Desk on 1300 679 367.

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