District Out of Home Care Health

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time

Position Classification: Health Manager Level 2

Remuneration: $114,251 - $134, % Super + Salary Packaging

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ619836

Location: Wallsend or Tamworth preferable (negotiable across HNE for right candidate)

Applications close: Thursday 27th of November

Interviews to be held the week of December 1st.

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.

Are you an experienced health leader who is passionate about improving outcomes for vulnerable children and young people? Hunter New England Health is seeking a dynamic and resilient District OOHC Coordinator to lead the Out of Home Care Health Pathways Program across the district.

In this pivotal leadership role, you will operationally manage a multidisciplinary team responsible for delivering health assessments and care planning for children entering statutory Out of Home Care. With a team of approximately 15 staff across nursing, allied health, paediatrics and administration, you will guide service delivery across a dispersed geographic area and ensure the program continues to deliver culturally competent, trauma-informed, high-quality care.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide operational management and strategic leadership to a district-wide multidisciplinary OOHC team.
• Lead recruitment, onboarding and retention to maintain a skilled and engaged workforce across diverse locations and part-time arrangements.
• Ensure effective systems and processes are in place to meet client needs, track performance, and uphold the Excellence Framework (Every Patient, Every Time).
• Embed culturally safe practice and foster strong relationships with Aboriginal communities and key partner agencies.
• Build and maintain collaborative partnerships with internal services, external agencies, and the broader human services sector.
• Provide expert guidance on child health assessment processes and ensure alignment with NSW Health OOHC Clinical Practice Guidelines.
• Manage program resources, workload prioritisation and reporting requirements.
• Navigate competing priorities with agility and confidence, ensuring staff are supported when working with complex and vulnerable populations

About You

You will be a proactive, compassionate leader with:

• Relevant qualifications in health management, leadership, nursing or allied health.
• Experience providing healthcare to vulnerable or at-risk populations, ideally children and young people.
• Strong capability in leading multidisciplinary teams, including those working across dispersed locations.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and complex matters.
• Demonstrated ability to switch between strategic priorities and operational demands with agility.
• Commitment to cultural safety, reflective supervision, and continuous improvement.

Why Join Us?

• Lead a meaningful program that directly improves the health, safety and wellbeing of children and young people.
• Work within a supportive leadership structure, with access to development opportunities and a strong statewide network.
• Be part of a values-driven team committed to equity, collaboration and excellence in care.

We offer:

• Monthly Allocated Day Off (ADO) for full-time employees
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time)
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees)
• Salary packaging – up to $11,600 + novated leasing options
• Fitness Passport– discounted gym memberships for you and your family
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and their families
• Opportunities to collaborate with diverse clinical and non-clinical teams
• A commitment to sustainable healthcare and cultural respect

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

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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 or

This is a targeted recruitment under Rule 26 of the Government Sector Employment (General) Rules 2014 where only Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people are considered eligible to apply for this role.

To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.

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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